Endoscopy Tech — Procedure Support & Patient Care

Ochsner Health; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health is seeking a qualified professional to assist physicians during GI endoscopy procedures, ensuring proper handling, cleaning, and disinfection of endoscopes. The role maintains equipment and stays current with technical and professional knowledge in a busy GI lab.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, BLS certification, and experience with endoscopic procedures, with flexibility to travel between facilities and work a varied schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with endoscopic procedures preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• CER/CFER/CBSPD certifications preferred.
• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational and time management skills.
• Willingness to travel between facilities and work a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Assists physicians during procedures.
• Ensures cleanliness and disinfection of endoscopes while maintaining quality control measures.
• Maintains all equipment.
• Maintains technical and professional knowledge.
• Provides effective care and adapts to change in a positive constructive manner.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Computer literacy

Verbal & written communication

Organization

Time management

Travel flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

CER/CFER/CBSPD certifications preferred

Tools

Endoscope reprocessing equipment

Electronic health records (EHR) systems

Job description

Ochsner Health is seeking a qualified professional to assist physicians during GI endoscopy procedures, ensuring proper handling, cleaning, and disinfection of endoscopes. The role maintains equipment and stays current with technical and professional knowledge in a busy GI lab.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, BLS certification, and experience with endoscopic procedures, with flexibility to travel between facilities and work a varied schedule.