Endoscopy Reprocessing Technician

UNC Health; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Pardee UNC Health Care in North Carolina is seeking an Endoscopy Technician to safely reprocess endoscopy equipment and manage par levels of supplies. You will follow manufacturer instructions and regulatory guidelines to ensure patient safety and high-quality care.

The role requires an Endoscopy Technician Certification (CRCST, CSPDT, CST), a High School diploma, and BLS certification. Work is onsite, 40 hours per week in the Operating Room.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Endoscopy Technician Certification, CRCST, CSPDT, CST.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs pressure leak testing on endoscopes.
• Meticulously cleans the endoscopes per manufacturers instructions for use to ensure that all bioburden has been removed.
• Visually inspects scopes for any damage and performs Adenosine Triphosphate Testing as appropriate.
• Prepares scope for high level disinfection in scope washing machine.
• Ensures all surfaces of scope have been thoroughly dried prior to being stored in scope drying cabinet.
• Manages supplies within the department and ensures they are available to provide safe and efficient care.

Skills

Endoscopy reprocessing

Regulatory compliance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

Summary:
The Endoscopy Technician is responsible for safely reprocessing endoscopy equipment for patient use according to the manufacturer instructions for use and in compliance with regulatory guidelines. They are also responsible for stocking, ordering, and maintaining adequate par levels of endoscopic supplies.

Responsibilities:

• Performs pressure leak testing on endoscopes.
• Meticulously cleans the endoscopes per manufacturers instructions for use to ensure that all bioburden has been removed.
• Visually inspects scopes for any damage and performs Adenosine Triphosphate Testing as appropriate.
• Prepares scope for high level disinfection in scope washing machine.
• Ensures all surfaces of scope have been thoroughly dried prior to being stored in scope drying cabinet.
• Manages supplies within the department and ensures they are available to provide safe and efficient care.

Other information:

Required

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Endoscopy Technician Certification, CRCST, CSPDT, CST
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Preferred

• Prior Endoscopy experience

Job Details

Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC

Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: Operating Room

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: PARDEEHOSP

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.