Endoscopy Technician

Lifepoint Health; Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid Time Off

Tuition assistance

401(k) retirement plan

Wellness programs

Job summary

Central Carolina Hospital, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks an Endoscopy Technician to support the endoscopy suite by preparing scopes and supplies, assisting physicians, and ensuring equipment is clean and functional for each procedure.

You'll help position patients, transport materials, process specimens, and maintain strict adherence to sterilization and safety guidelines across ASGE, AAMI, AORN, TJC and OSHA standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Surgical Technologist Program preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares Endoscopy suite with solutions, scopes, equipment and supplies.
• Ensures good working order of scopes and equipment.
• Assists with preparing, transporting, and positioning patients.
• Passes scopes and supplies to assist the physician during endoscopy procedures.
• Keeps track of supplies during endoscopy procedures.
• Receives and processes specimens for delivery to the laboratory.
• Performs cleaning, disinfection and sterilization of scopes and equipment per guidelines.

Skills

Endoscopy support

Scope reprocessing

Patient transport & positioning

Specimen handling

Sterilization practices

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Surgical Technologist Program

Job description

Schedule:

Days Full Time

Job Location Type: In-person

Your experience matters

Central CarolinaHospital ispartofLifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. Weare driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As aEndoscopy Technicianjoining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute

AnEndoscopy Technician,who excels in this role:

• Prepares Endoscopy suite with solutions, scopes, equipment and supplies. Ensures good working order of scopes and equipment.
• Validates that complete and current reprocessing of the scope has occurred for every procedure.
• Assists with preparing, transporting, and positioning patients.
• Passes scopes and supplies to assist the physician during endoscopy procedures.
• Continually accounts use of supplies during endoscopy procedures.
• Receives and processes specimens for delivery to the laboratory.
• Provides inspection, decontamination, assembly, and high level disinfection of scopes and other patient care equipment in accordance with processing guidelines, ASGE, AAMI, AORN, TJC, and OSHA requirements.
• Operates departmental equipment daily according to manufacturer instructions with emphasis on safety.
• Processes and documents all scopes and supplies using chemical, biological and mechanical indicators to verify sterility in accordance with manufacturer instructions and hospital policy.
• Monitors and performs antimicrobial and disinfection solutions testing according to manufacturer instructions and documentation as required.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage -tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Financial Protection & PTO:Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being:Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Applicants should have:

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent Required; Surgical Technologist Program: Preferred
Licenses: Surgical Tech Preferred
Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS)

EEOC Statement

"Central Carolina Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Central Carolina Hospitalis committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."