Endoscopy Tech: Flexible Day Shifts in Ambulatory Care

Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital is seeking an Endoscopy Lab Scope Reprocessing Technician to support the RN in providing high-quality patient care in an ambulatory setting. You will reprocess endoscopes and operate scope washing equipment under supervision.

Responsibilities include maintaining equipment and inventory, ensuring patient safety during transport, and aiding in schedule efficiency.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• CPR – Basic Life Support required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains competencies in the reprocessing of endoscopes and operating the scope washers.
• Identifies actual or potential problems with the integrity of the endoscopes and assists the charge nurse in orchestrating repair.
• Maintains documentation regarding the inventory and repair of endoscopes.
• Uses proper patient identification procedures in transporting of patients.
• Safely transports patients by wheelchair or stretcher.
• Expedites on time starts and efficient turnover between procedures.
• Locates, obtains, and restocks supplies and equipment.
• Performs services requiring technical and manual skills under the direction of a physician and/or nurse.
• Maintains a clean and orderly environment.
• Assists the nurse in the preparation of the patient prior to and after the procedure.

Skills

CPR (BLS)

Patient care

Ambulatory care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor of Science Degree

Job description

Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital is seeking an Endoscopy Lab Scope Reprocessing Technician to support the RN in providing high-quality patient care in an ambulatory setting. You will reprocess endoscopes and operate scope washing equipment under supervision.

Responsibilities include maintaining equipment and inventory, ensuring patient safety during transport, and aiding in schedule efficiency.