Endoscopy Technician

Meritus Health External; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Meritus Health is seeking an Endoscopy Technician to join our endoscopy team. You will assist physicians and nurses during procedures, prepare rooms and equipment, and support patient care before, during, and after endoscopy.

You’ll also help with clinic duties including scheduling, patient check-in, and clerical tasks. Responsibilities include maintaining infection control, assisting with specimen collection and labeling, handling endoscopy instruments, and coordinating with the monitoring

Qualifications

• 3+ years in ambulatory surgery or endoscopy preferred
• Strong interpersonal communication and attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Prepare the endoscopy room and maintain infection control standards
• Assist physicians during procedures and ensure proper specimen collection and labeling
• Clean, maintain, and handle sensitive endoscopy instruments and scopes
• Position and connect patients to monitoring equipment; assist with transport and recovery
• Manage routine and special procedure supply ordering and stocking
• Provide clerical support including answering phones, checking in patients, and assembling charts

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Endoscopy Technician Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Certified Nursing Assistant (Maryland) preferred

Job description

Meritus Health is seeking a dedicated Endoscopy Technician to join our endoscopy team. In this role, you’ll assist physicians and nurses during procedures, prepare rooms and equipment, and support patient care before, during, and after endoscopy. You’ll also help with clinic responsibilities, including scheduling, patient check-in, supply management, and clerical support.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare the endoscopy room and maintain infection control standards
• Assist physicians during procedures and ensure proper specimen collection and labeling
• Clean, maintain, and handle sensitive endoscopy instruments and scopes
• Position and connect patients to monitoring equipment; assist with transport and recovery
• Manage routine and special procedure supply ordering and stocking
• Provide clerical support including answering phones, checking in patients, and assembling charts

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required
• Experience: 3+ years in ambulatory surgery or endoscopy preferred
• Certification:
  • Endoscopy Technician Certification preferred
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (Maryland) preferred
  • Current BLS (CPR) certification required
• Skills: Strong interpersonal communication and attention to detail

Physical Requirements

This position requires standing, walking, bending, lifting up to 50 lbs., and fine hand-eye coordination. Must be comfortable working with exposure to blood, body fluids, and cleaning agents.

Caring for Our Team

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and professional growth. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the first day of the month following 30 days of employment, along with life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage. Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one, and we also provide a 401k plan, an education assistance program, and an employee assistance program. Additionally, employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential, adding even more value to your role

Happy to Help

At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Basic Life Support

Equal Opportunity Employer

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