Endoscopy Technician

Parkview Health; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkview Health in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking an Endoscopy Technician to support the endoscopy suite. You will ensure sterilization and maintenance of endoscopic equipment, manage supplies, and assist with room turnover and setup.

The role includes patient transport and assisting RNs, physicians and staff during procedures. The position supports Quality Improvement and Infection Control efforts, with a focus on safety and adherence to standards.

Qualifications

• Current CPR certification required.
• Two years of healthcare or hospital experience preferred.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds and assist with 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality, maintenance and sterilization/reprocessing of endoscopic equipment and supplies.
• Order inventory and stock supplies; assist with procedure room setup and turnover.
• Transport patients and assist RNs, physicians and staff with procedures.
• Participate in Quality Improvement and Infection Control activities; suggest process improvements.

Skills

Communication skills

On-call availability

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical-related coursework preferred

Tools

CPR certification

Sterile technique training

Job description

Summary

Under the direction of the department leader, the Endoscopy Technician is responsible for ensuring the quality, maintenance and sterilization/reprocessing of endoscopic equipment and supplies; ordering inventory and stocking supplies; assisting with procedure room set up and turnover and providing the highest quality of care for Parkview Health patients. This individual will be involved in assisting with patient care through transportation of patients and assisting RNs, physicians and staff with endoscopic procedures. Performs Quality Improvement and Infection Control functions; recommends process improvements.

Under the direction of the department leader, the Endoscopy Technician is responsible for ensuring the quality, maintenance and sterilization/reprocessing of endoscopic equipment and supplies; ordering inventory and stocking supplies; assisting with procedure room set up and turnover and providing the highest quality of care for Parkview Health patients. This individual will be involved in assisting with patient care through transportation of patients and assisting RNs, physicians and staff with endoscopic procedures. Performs Quality Improvement and Infection Control functions; recommends process improvements.

Education

High school graduate or equivalent GED required. Additional college courses in a medical related field, training in sterile techniques, surgical technology program or radiology program preferred.

Licensure/Certification

Experience

Experience

Current CPR certification required. CRCST or CST preferred.

Two years experience in healthcare, medical or hospital setting, preferably in an area handling equipment, e.g. , Central Service, X-ray, Nursing, EMT, or Nursing Assistant preferred. Computer related training in a healthcare setting required; additional on-the-job training provided.

Other Qualifications

Must have good verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to work potential on-call which includes weekends, holidays and coverage for all shifts. Must be able to lift 50 pounds and assist with 100 pounds. Continuous education and training to follow guidelines as set forth through equipment manufacturing recommendations and nationally recognized organizational standards.