Endoscopy Technician - Endoscopy PRN

Washington Gastroenterology; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Long-term disability

Life insurance

401(k)

Profit sharing

PTO

Annual bonuses

Job summary

Washington Gastroenterology is seeking a Per Diem Endoscopy Technician to join our ambulatory surgery center. The role handles high-level disinfection, maintenance of endoscopes, autoclaving, and logs documentation under RN supervision.

Responsibilities include equipment handling, quality checks, biohazardous materials handling, and assisting physicians as needed. Requires high school diploma and BLS; prior endoscopy experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Current BLS certification required.
• This is an Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) position that does not require a State license or certification.
• Previous experience as an Endoscopy Technician or similar type role preferred.
• Knowledge and experience working with biohazardous materials and chemicals is preferred.
• Experience with sterilization of equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle and care for procedure equipment per scope reprocessing and high-level disinfection guidelines.
• Perform quality control checks per manufacturer instructions and document appropriately.
• Document and maintain all logbooks.
• Maintain automatic endoscope reprocessor (AER) and replace solutions/filters per policy.
• Sterilize equipment using an autoclave.
• Transport soiled equipment to decontamination area.
• Follow Universal Precautions when cleaning endoscopes and accessories.
• Report equipment malfunctions to Charge Nurse or Nurse Manager.
• Assist with patient care under RN supervision.
• May be trained to assist physicians with procedures.
• Respond to codes or disasters and assist with patient transport/evacuation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Independent work

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multitasking

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

BLS certification

Job description

Washington Gastroenterology believes that digestive health is the foundation for a healthy life. We are committed to improving the quality of life and longevity of our patients and our communities through the prevention, detection, and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases.

We are WAGI

WAGI is seeking a Per Diem Endoscopy Technicianto join our endoscopy ambulatory surgery center. The Endoscopy Technician is an unlicensed individual responsible for high level disinfection and maintenance of endoscopes and accessory equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform proper handling and care of procedure equipment adhering to policies and procedures for scope reprocessing and high-level disinfection per manufacturer’s instructions
• Preform required quality control checks per manufacturer’s instructions and documents as appropriate
• Document and maintain all logbooks
• Maintain automatic endoscope reprocessor (AER), changing solutions and filters per policy
• Responsible for sterilization of equipment using an autoclave
• Transports soiled equipment from the procedure room to decontamination area
• Adheres to Universal Precautions when cleaning and disinfecting endoscopes and accessories, as well as when changing disinfection solutions
• Reports equipment malfunctions to Charge Nurse and/or Nurse Manager
• Assists with patient care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse
• May be trained to assist the Physician with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
• Responds to all codes and/or disasters and assists with the transporting or evacuation of patients
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Current BLS certification required
• This is an Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) position that does not require a State license or certification
• Previous experience as an Endoscopy Technician or similar type role preferred
• Knowledge and experience working with biohazardous materials and chemicals is preferred
• Experience with sterilization of equipment preferred

S kills and Abilities

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to problem-solve independently
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to maintain accurate recordkeeping

Physical Activities and Requirements

• Individuals in this position will be working in our ambulatory surgery centers (Endoscopy Centers)
• Prolonged periods of standing and walking
• Ability to reach with arms/hands and lift at waist height frequently and over head occasionally
• Ability to bend, stoop, squat and kneel frequently
• Fine manipulation and grip with hands constantly
• Ability to lift 10 pounds frequently, occasional lifting 25 pounds and seldom lifting 50 pounds

Washington Gastroenterology has an excellent compensation and benefit package that includes the following:

• medical
• dental
• vision
• long-term disability
• accidental death and dismemberment
• basic life insurance
• 401(k)
• company provided safe harbor contribution of 3% of annual earnings
• company discretionary profit sharing contribution
• PTO
• annual discretionary bonuses

Employees (and their families) who work full time (defined as working 30 or more hours per week) will be eligible for medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, and basic life insurance. In addition employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan which includes a company provided safe harbor contribution of 3% of annual earnings and the potential for a company discretionary profit sharing contribution.

All employees will be eligible to accrue PTO at a rate of .04 hours per payroll hour (1.6 hours for a 40 hour week) which can be used for and exceeds the required mandatory WA State and other local ordinances.

This is an hourlyposition and the anticipated Compensation range is $24.00 - $31.00. The hired applicant is also eligible for annual discretionary bonuses.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.