Endoscopy Technician

MU Health Care; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

MU Health Care is seeking an Endoscopy Technician to support clinical teams during procedures in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You will help with room setup, scope handling, specimen processing, and infection control to ensure safe and efficient patient care.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, calmness under pressure, and a proactive approach to learning and contributing behind the scenes in a busy academic health system.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CFER certification within two years as a condition of continued employment.

Responsibilities

• Complete pre-procedure room setup, including endoscope, video tower, supplies and specimen management.
• Assist physicians with specimen management, including proper labeling and processing.
• Communicate key procedural elements to the RN in collaboration with the physician.
• Handle endoscopes, perform immediate bedside cleaning, and report damage for repair.
• Maintain endoscopic instruments and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions.
• Keep patient care areas clean and safe; follow infection control procedures and SGNA guidelines.
• Facilitate room turnover and assist with bedside cleaning and preparing rooms for the next procedure.
• Monitor supplies in endoscopy rooms and scope room; assist with inventory under supervision.
• Participate in cost-effective care and assist with patient transfer and positioning.
• Contribute to quality improvement and compliance with accreditation standards.

Skills

Clinical experience in CNA/PatientCare

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor GI Scope Certification (CFER) CBSPD within 2 years

Job description

Shift: Monday through Friday and occasional Saturday. 8-10 hours starting at 630am or 700am. Will need to float to any of the locations we staff. Potentially call to cover nights, weekends, and holidays.

Work Arrangement: On-Site

Department: Endoscopy Center, University Hospital

Facility: University Hospital - 1 Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO)

Compensation

• Base Pay Range: $19.15 (entry level experience) - $30.23 (highly experienced) per hour, based on experience.

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health Care is looking for a Endoscopy Technician who is dependable, detail-oriented, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is calm under pressure, passionate about patient care, and takes pride in supporting clinical teams during critical procedures. If you're proactive, eager to learn, and ready to make a meaningful impact behind the scenes, we invite you to join our team and help deliver exceptional care every day.

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

MU Health Care is proud to be named one of Forbes' Best-in-State Employers seven years in a row, and that's largely a result of the incredible culture and team we've built. At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. Here, we believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger - to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.

Our academic health system - the only in mid-Missouri - is home to seven hospitals, including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital, as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions - with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
• Generous paid leave and paid time off, including ten holidays
• Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8%and full vesting in three years
• Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)
• Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more
• See a comprehensive list of benefits here.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

• Complete pre-procedure room set up, including but not limited to: endoscope set up, video tower set-up, supply set up, and specimen management supplies.
• Assists physicians with specimen management, including proper labeling and processing.
• In collaboration with the physician, actively communicates key procedural elements to the RN, including specimen types and location.
• Properly handles scopes. Completes immediate bedside cleaning of scopes prior to transport to decontamination. Reports known damage to endoscopes and equipment and follows departmental processes to remove from service and implement repairs.
• Maintain endoscopic instruments and accessories in working order. Troubleshoot and recognize malfunctions with equipment. Anticipate the needs of the endoscopist and endoscopy team.
• Maintain a clean and safe patient care environment. Implement and follow infection control procedures according to the hospital policy and SGNA guidelines, while following departmental policy and manufacturer guidelines for cleaning and disinfection of equipment.
• Facilitate room turnover for efficient delivery of care. Assist with bedside cleaning of the scopes. Clean rooms after completion of procedures and set up room for next procedure.
• Maintain appropriate levels of supplies in each endoscopy room and scope room. Assist with managing inventory under the direction of the nursing supervisor/manager.
• Perform duties in a cost-effective manner, to avoid waste of hospital resources. Assist with transferring and positioning of patients as needed.
• Participate in quality improvement activities; assist in maintaining compliance with hospital accreditation and other internal and external regulatory standards.
• May complete unit/department specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be obtained is required.
• Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor GI Scope Certification (CFER) by the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) within two (2) years as a condition of continued employment in this job classification.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Clinical experience as Certified Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Tech, Medical Assistant, Surgical Technician, or similar position
• Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and requires ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.