Endoscopy Tech

CommonSpirit Health; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI Health Immanuel in Omaha, NE is seeking an Endoscopy Tech to support endoscopic procedures and patient safety. You will prepare, maintain, and sterile-process endoscopy equipment, assist physicians, and ensure accurate room setup.

The role requires on-the-job training readiness, a High School diploma or GED, and Basic Life Support (CPR). You will work with nurses and physicians in a fast-paced clinical setting, upholding aseptic practices and documentation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; on-the-job training available with a structured competency regimen.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required.
• Willingness to learn sterile processing and endoscopy procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain endoscopy equipment and sterile processing per protocol.
• Assist physicians during endoscopy procedures and ensure patient safety.
• Prepare rooms and maintain accurate documentation and supplies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Technical proficiency

Team collaboration

Sterile processing knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As an Endoscopy Tech, you will provide crucial technical support during endoscopic procedures, ensuring patient safety and efficiency.

Every day you will meticulously prepare, maintain, and sterile process endoscopy equipment, assist physicians during procedures, and prepare rooms while maintaining accurate documentation.

To be successful, you will demonstrate strong technical proficiency, meticulous attention to detail in sterile processing, and collaborative skills in a fast-paced clinical setting, contributing to positive patient outcomes.

Performs endoscopy tasks and functions that are performed with other members of the endoscopy team that includes:

• Prepares the endoscopy suite for endoscopy procedures by ensuring the equipment is functioning properly and safely.
• Prepares the endoscopy suite and the field for the procedures by preparing supplies, scopes and equipment used during the procedure.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the human anatomy and pathophysiology and how it relates to the patient.

Performs tasks as directed by the physician and nurse during the procedure.

• Performs duties according to department specific expectations as identified and assigned.
• Assists with patient care activities under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse.
• Anticipates usual and unexpected events during the endo procedure and responds in an efficient manner.
• Adheres to aseptic practices providing and maintaining a safe environment.
• Handles and processes surgical specimens according to established policy/procedure.

Job Requirements

• High School Graduate General Studies or High School GED General Studies
• Graduates who are willing to do on the job training with a structured competency regimen.
• Basic Life Support - CPR

Where You’ll Work

CHI Health Immanuel, located in North Omaha just off of I-680 on 72nd Street, offers a full-service hospital, cancer center, rehabilitation center, specialty spine hospital and more. For well over a century, our commitment to serve our community inspires our staff to provide the highest quality of care to all who we have the privilege to serve.