Endoscopy Technician

IU Health; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health in North Indianapolis is seeking an Endoscopy Technician for the Douglas Rex Endoscopy Suite. You will ensure equipment and supplies are ready for procedures, assist physicians during exams, and manage room turnover. Post-procedure reprocessing of endoscopes and basic patient care support are included.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, BLS certification, and preferred CNA/CER/CRCST/CST credentials. Prior endoscopy knowledge is advantageous.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent is required.
• Basic Life Support certification through the AHA is required.
• CNA, CRCST, CER or CST certification is preferred.
• Knowledge of endoscopic procedures and equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare endoscopy room with equipment and supplies before procedures.
• Assist the physician during endoscopic procedures as allowed by standards.
• Clean and reprocess endoscopes after procedures and expedite room turnover.
• Maintain endoscopic equipment and inventory of supplies.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Basic Life Support certification (AHA)

CNA/CER/CRCST/CST certification preferred

Tools

Endoscopic equipment knowledge

Job description

Overview

Located just south of 106th Street on Illinois Street in North Indianapolis, the Douglas Rex Endoscopy Suite at IU Health Spring Mill Surgery Center features modern, fully equipped procedure rooms with advanced technology to support safe, efficient, high-quality patient care. Endoscopists at this location perform a wide range of gastroenterology procedures, including general gastroenterology, colonoscopy, upper endoscopy, endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), flexible sigmoidoscopy, and rectal ultrasound (RAU).

Endoscopy Technicians provide service and support before, during and after endoscopic procedures. Ensures the presence and proper arrangement of equipment and supplies in the endoscopy room prior to each procedure, assists the physician during the endoscopic procedure as allowed by professional and legal standards, cleans the endoscope after the procedure and expedites room turnover. Provides basic care and some diagnostic tests. Responsible for maintaining the endoscopic equipment and maintaining supply inventory.

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Current certification as a CNA, CRCST, CER, or CST is preferred
• Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.
• Knowledge of various endoscopic procedures and previous experience preferred.
• Requires knowledge of name and function of various endoscopes and related endoscopic equipment.