Endoscopy Technician

Novant Health; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Novant Health is seeking an Endoscopy Technologist in Wilmington, NC. This role supports patient care under the supervision of physicians and registered nurses across pre-, intra-, and post-procedure phases.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of endoscopy experience. Certification as an Endoscopy Technician is preferred, with certification within one year of hire being desirable. Work hours: 6:45am - 7:15pm.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED, required.
• Experience: Two years endoscopy experience, preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: Endoscopy Technician Certification, preferred; Endoscopy Technician Certification within one year of hire, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care from pre-procedure to post-procedure under physician and RN supervision.
• Maintain effective communication with interdisciplinary team, patients, and providers.
• Assemble equipment and supplies; assist during endoscopy procedures; perform specimen collection, labeling, and transport.

Skills

Patient care

Interpersonal skills

Sterile technique

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

What We Offer

An Endoscopy Technologist, under the direction of Physicians and Registered Nurses, assists with patient care and related services. The technologist must have the ability to assist with care of the adult and pediatric population.

What You'll Do

Essential Functions

• Patient Care: Assists with patient care while complying with Department, Hospital, and Regulatory policies and procedures. Maintains clinical and professional competency, according to department policies, procedures, and protocols, as appropriate for the age of patient(s) served.
• Communication: Practices effective interpersonal communication skills. Possess the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with all members of the interdisciplinary team, patients, providers and all levels of the healthcare.
• Physical Tasks: Must be capable of performing tasks that require dexterity, coordination, strength, flexibility, endurance, as inherent in normal assignment. Organizes the supplies and equipment in the endoscopy suites/operating room. Under the direct supervision of the physician and/or the registered nurse, the Endo Tech will assist/provide direct patient care throughout the entire patient experience including pre-procedure, intra-procedure, and post-procedure for the patient in undergoing and endoscopy procedure. The individual is responsible for assembling required equipment and supplies, assisting the physician during the procedure, performing specimen collection, labeling and transportation. The individual will assist in room turn-around including appropriate cleaning of equipment, supplies, environment including high level disinfection of endoscopes and equipment. Understands concepts of Sterile and Non-Sterile Techniques. Stands for long periods of time and occasionally wearing a lead apron.

Non-Essential Functions

All other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• Education: High School Diploma or GED, required.
• Experience: Two years endoscopy experience, preferred.
• Licensure/Certification:
• Endoscopy Technician Certification, preferred.
• Endoscopy Technician Certification within one year of hire, preferred.
• Additional Skills required: Has knowledge and skills necessary to modify care according to patient (s) age. Has the ability to interpret information to identify each patient's requirements for care relative to his/her age specific needs.
• Additional Skills preferred: Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Work schedule: 6:45am - 7:15pm

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.