Endoscopy Tech: GI Scope Specialist & Reprocessing Expert

Universal Health Services; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services is seeking an Endoscopy Tech to work closely with the endoscopy team. The role involves preparing the endoscopy suite for procedures, assisting with endoscopy and minor surgeries, and maintaining equipment per AAMI standards.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or GED, BLS certification, and experience with endoscopes. Training in CER is preferred, with emphasis on English communication and adherence to the hospital's Compliance Program.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; current BLS certification.
• Graduate from Surgical Technologist program or 1 year of surgical tech duties or military program completion preferred.
• Certified: Nursing assistant, Surgical tech or GI Technical Specialist (GTS) preferred.
• Solid working knowledge of medical terminology.
• Computer skills with instrument management software (Provation, OneSource).
• Working knowledge and clinical experience with endoscopes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the endoscopy suite according to patient age, medical condition, and physician preference.
• Assist the endoscopy team during procedures and minor surgery.
• Follow policies, procedures and maintain competency in endoscopy reprocessing and aseptic technique.
• Maintain the scope processing area per AAMI standards.

Skills

Medical terminology

Aseptic technique

Endoscopy equipment handling

Compliance knowledge

English proficiency

Education

High School diploma or GED

Surgical Technologist program or 1 year duties or military cert

CNA / Surgical tech / GI Tech certification preferred

BLS certification

CER certification preferred

Tools

Provation

OneSource

Job description

Universal Health Services is seeking an Endoscopy Tech to work closely with the endoscopy team. The role involves preparing the endoscopy suite for procedures, assisting with endoscopy and minor surgeries, and maintaining equipment per AAMI standards.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or GED, BLS certification, and experience with endoscopes. Training in CER is preferred, with emphasis on English communication and adherence to the hospital's Compliance Program.