Endoscopy Technician

UNC Health; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health is seeking an Endoscopy Technician to reprocess endoscopy equipment and maintain supplies in the operating room. The role requires completing certifications (CRCST/CSPDT/CST) and BLS, with duties spanning cleaning, testing, drying, and equipment prep.

This full-time, onsite position supports patient care in a hospital setting, typically 40 hours per week, with day shifts and consistent on-site work. Prior experience in endoscopy is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Endoscopy Technician Certification (CRCST, CSPDT, CST) required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs pressure leak testing on endoscopes.
• Meticulously cleans endoscopes per manufacturers instructions to remove bioburden.
• Visually inspects scopes for damage and performs ATP testing as appropriate.
• Prepares scope for high level disinfection in scope washing machine.
• Ensures all surfaces of scope are dried prior to storage in scope drying cabinet.
• Manages department supplies to ensure safe and efficient care.

Skills

Endoscopy procedures

Equipment reprocessing

Education

High School Diploma

Endoscopy Certification (CRCST/CSPDT/CST)

BLS Certification

Job description

Description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

Summary

The Endoscopy Technician is responsible for safely reprocessing endoscopy equipment for patient use according to the manufacturer instructions for use and in compliance with regulatory guidelines. They are also responsible for stocking, ordering, and maintaining adequate par levels of endoscopic supplies.

Responsibilities

• Performs pressure leak testing on endoscopes.
• Meticulously cleans the endoscopes per manufacturers instructions for use to ensure that all bioburden has been removed.
• Visually inspects scopes for any damage and performs Adenosine Triphosphate Testing as appropriate.
• Prepares scope for high level disinfection in scope washing machine.
• Ensures all surfaces of scope have been thoroughly dried prior to being stored in scope drying cabinet.
• Manages supplies within the department and ensures they are available to provide safe and efficient care.

Required

Other information:

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Endoscopy Technician Certification, CRCST, CSPDT, CST
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Preferred

• Prior Endoscopy experience

Job Details

• Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC
• Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care
• Organization Unit: Operating Room
• Work Type: Full Time
• Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
• Work Assignment Type: Onsite
• Work Schedule: Day Job
• Location of Job: PARDEEHOSP
• Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
• Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.