Endoscopy Technician

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association; Sahuarita (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association is seeking an Endoscopy Technician to support licensed personnel during endoscopic procedures, handle equipment, assist with biopsies, and ensure patient safety and comfort in a fast-paced GI lab.

The role involves reprocessing and sterilizing endoscopes, monitoring equipment, collecting vital signs and blood samples with RNs, maintaining infection control, preparing carts, and contributing to training and quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of Endoscopy Technician or PCT experience.
• CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assisting licensed personnel during endoscopic procedures, including equipment handling, biopsies, and patient positioning.
• Performing technical skills such as cleaning, reprocessing, sterilizing endoscopes, and monitoring equipment functionality.
• Gathering patient assessment data (vital signs, blood draws, EKGs) in collaboration with RNs.
• Maintaining a safe, clean environment, following infection control and equipment disinfection protocols.
• Preparing procedure carts, managing supplies, and ensuring readiness for scheduled procedures.
• Handling medications and responding to emergencies under supervision.
• Participating in staff training, troubleshooting, quality assurance, and departmental quality improvement efforts.

Skills

Endoscopy procedures

Sterilization

Patient assessment

Emergency response

Equipment handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Endoscopy equipment

Job description

This role is responsible for delivering quality patient care and customer service in an Endoscopy lab environment.

Key Duties Include

• Assisting licensed personnel during endoscopic procedures, including equipment handling, biopsies, and patient positioning.
• Performing technical skills such as cleaning, reprocessing, sterilizing endoscopes, and monitoring equipment functionality.
• Gathering patient assessment data (vital signs, blood draws, EKGs) in collaboration with RNs.
• Maintaining a safe, clean environment, following infection control and equipment disinfection protocols.
• Preparing procedure carts, managing supplies, and ensuring readiness for scheduled procedures.
• Handling medications and responding to emergencies under supervision.
• Participating in staff training, troubleshooting, quality assurance, and departmental quality improvement efforts.

Qualifications Include

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of Endoscopy Technician or PCT experience.
• CPR certification.

Preferred qualifications: Completion of GI Tech or PCT training programs, hospital or GI lab experience.