Endoscopy Technician

Midland Memorial Hospital; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Midland Memorial Hospital is seeking an Endoscopy Technician I to care for endoscopes and related equipment, following infection control guidelines and hospital policy. This role operates under supervision of licensed staff and performs tasks independently as needed.

Responsibilities include assisting with procedural needs, ensuring timely routine duties, and maintaining clear communication with physicians and the care team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required, infection control principles knowledge expected.
• Continuing education: six hours annually for ASP certification per hospital policy.
• Knowledge of infection control and instrument reprocessing standards.

Responsibilities

• Assess, project and plan for procedural needs.
• Perform routine duties in a timely manner.
• Communicate effectively with physicians and team members.
• Follow hospital policies, procedures and infection control guidelines.

Skills

Procedural planning

Effective communication

Independent task execution

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Infection control principles

Advanced Sterile Processing Certification ongoing CE

Job description

The Endoscopy Technician I is responsible for the care and maintenance of endoscopes and accessory equipment utilized for medical procedures, following infection control guidelines, hospital policies and manufacturer recommendations. Tasks are performed independently and under the supervision of licensed staff.

The Endoscopy Technician I is responsible for the care and maintenance of endoscopes and accessory equipment utilized for medical procedures, following infection control guidelines, hospital policies and manufacturer recommendations. Tasks are performed independently and under the supervision of licensed staff.

SHIFT AND SCHEDULE

Full Time, 7:00am-4:00pm

Essential Functions/Performance Expectations

• Ability to assess, project and plan for procedural needs.
• Perform routine duties in a timely manner.
• Communicate effectively with physicians and team members.
• Supports and practices in accordance with Hospital policy, procedures and protocol.

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of infection control principles.
• Required to complete six (6) hours of hospital provided continuing education upon hire and annually for Advanced Sterile Processing Certification. Education will focus on the standards of practice in instrument decontamination, transportation, and reprocessing.

Physical Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The individual must be able to:

• Stand, walk, sit, stoop, reach, lift, see, speak and hear. Lifting is limited to 35 lbs. for clinical staff and to 50 lbs. for non-clinical staff. The individual must use an assisted-lift device or get another individual(s) to assist with the lift that is over these maximum limits.