Endoscopy Technician I- Endoscopy

Advocate Health; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in High Point, NC seeks a Decontamination Technician for the Endoscopy unit. You will operate the Endora tracking system and perform both manual and automated cleaning of GI scopes and instruments to ensure sterility and readiness for procedures.

Responsibilities include inspecting instruments, assembling carrying containers, documenting decontamination steps, and coordinating with sterilization services.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; six months related experience preferred.
• Current BLS certification required; complete HLD training within first three months of employment; annual renewal.

Responsibilities

• Operates all department equipment in decontamination areas and reports issues promptly.
• Performs manual/automatic decontamination of scopes and instruments.
• Inspects scopes and instruments for cleanliness and functionality.
• Assembles scopes/instruments into correct carrying containers per procedure room needs.
• Packages special instruments per manufacturer instructions.
• Performs decontamination and verifies adequacy of the process.
• Maintains documentation of decontamination processes in the Endora system.
• Stores scopes/instruments in identified locations.
• Collects instruments for special sterilization and coordinates with sterilization areas.
• Participates in monthly meetings and training opportunities.
• Assists team members with workflow and patient throughput as needed.
• Adheres to policies to prevent spread of bloodborne/airborne contaminants.
• Demonstrates competency in assisting GI procedures in Endoscopy, bedside, OR settings.

Skills

Proficient communication

Equipment operation

Infection control knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Endora tracking system

Medivators

Dri-scope

Veriscan

Scope Buddy

Job description

• EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or GED equivalent. Six months of related experience preferred.

• LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: Current BLS certification required. Complete high-level disinfection (HLD) training with first three months of employment with annual renewal.

• ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Operates all department equipment in designated decontamination areas and promptly reports issues to the Assistant Nurse Manager of Endoscopy. 2. Performs manual and/or automated decontamination of scopes and other instruments. 3. Inspects scopes and instruments to ensure cleanliness and proper functionality. 4. Assembles scopes and instruments into proper carrying containers according to procedure room needs. 5. Packages special instruments according to manufacturer's instructions. 6. Performs required decontamination and verifies adequacy of the process. 7. Maintains documentation of decontamination processes utilizing Endora system. 8. Stores scopes and other instruments in identified location. 9. Collects instruments for special sterilization, delivers to the specific areas for sterilization, and picks up instruments post sterilization process for storage or immediate use in the Endoscopy unit. 10. Participates in the department's monthly meetings and educational training opportunities. 11. Assists other team members as needed, such as delivery of specimen to the pathology laboratory area and other errands assisting workflow and patient throughput. 12. Protects self, coworkers, and facility by following policies and procedures concerning the prevention of spreading blood borne and or airborne contaminates/diseases. 13. Exhibits competency in assisting general endoscopic procedures within the Endoscopy unit, at the patient?s bedside in critical care, and in OR such as EGD, colonoscopy, specimen collection, snares, biopsy forceps, and dilations.

• SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS: Proficient communication skills Ability to operate equipment such as Endora tracking system, Medivators, Dri-scope, Veriscan, Scope Buddy, and other devices related to scope decontamination and disinfecting of other instruments Knowledge of instrument IFU?s, care/disposal of solutions in use in the decontamination room, and scope/scope cabinet cleaning schedules Ability to show competency in scope handling during general GI procedures such as EGD, colonoscopy, use of snares and biopsy forceps, dilation procedures, and assistance in doing travel GI cases in critical care.

• WORK ENVIRONMENT: Exposure to hazards associated with bodily fluids and tissue Regular exposure to the risk of blood borne diseases Exposure to chemical agents used in cleaning Subject to varying and unpredictable situations Subject to many interruptions Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries Exposure to some sharp instruments that may result in cuts or abrasions