Endoscopy Tech

Penn State Health; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking an Endoscopy Tech to provide critical technical support during endoscopic procedures and ensure patient safety. You will prepare, maintain, and sterilize endoscopy equipment, assist physicians, and keep accurate documentation.

The role requires strong technical proficiency, meticulous sterile processing, and collaborative teamwork in a fast-paced clinical setting to contribute to positive patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Ion completion: gastroenterology or endoscopy technician training program, or 1 year of related healthcare experience.
• Completion of CMA, operating room tech or nursing aide program upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintains cleaning, disinfection and storage of endoscopes and accessories daily.
• Documents disinfectant solutions for efficacy in a logbook.
• Assists in preparing procedure areas and maintaining equipment.
• Provides patient care assistance during endoscopy procedures as directed by licensed staff.
• Performs routine maintenance and troubleshooting of scopes.
• Participates in infection control studies.

Skills

Sterile processing

Patient care assistance

Procedural support

Team collaboration

Education

Gastroenterology/Endoscopy technician training program

CMA/Operating Room Tech/Nursing Aide program

Tools

Endoscope

Disinfection equipment

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.

• Maintains cleaning processes for scopes and the cleaning, disinfecting and storage areas on a daily basis.
  • Mechanical and automated cleaning and disinfecting of endoscopes and accessories according to manufacturer’s instructions and SGNA/ASGE Standards for Reprocessing of Flexible Gastrointestinal Endoscopes.
• Documents the disinfectant solutions for efficacy in a logbook.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of basic anatomy of a fiberoptic and videoscopes and the types of scopes and the how and why of when they are used.
• Assists in preparing procedure areas.
  • Prepares and maintains endoscopy video cart, light source, supplies, endoscope, instillation pump and lab containers.
• Gathers necessary supplies, equipment and instruments; maintains and orders appropriate types and volume of supplies.
• Perform restocking duties as necessary.
• Prepares rooms before and after procedures, including cleaning, laundry and biohazardous waste removal
• Provides assistance, within scope of licensure/certification, to a licensed health care practitioner with patient care during endoscopy procedures.
  • Assists with positioning patient on procedure carts and patient care as directed by licensed health care practitioner.
  • Assists nursing personnel with movement of patients including transporting patients to procedure rooms.
• Assists with the collection of specimens during procedure.
• Performs routine maintenance of scopes and endoscopic equipment.
  • Troubleshoots scopes in response to reports problems.
• Participates in infection control studies.

Job Requirements

Required

• Completion of a gastroenterology or endoscopy technician training program or 1 year of related experience in a health care setting with completion of a Certified Medical Assistant, Operating Room Tech or Nursing Aide program., upon hire and
• Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor, upon hire or
• Certified Nursing Assistant: WA, upon hire or
• Surgical Technologist Registration: WA, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Where You’ll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.