Endoscopy Technician I- Endoscopy

Atrium Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking an Endoscopy Decontamination Technician to support the decontamination of scopes and instruments in the Endoscopy unit. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and a current BLS certification, with six months of related experience preferred.

The candidate will operate Endora and related equipment, maintain documentation, and assist in GI procedures as needed, ensuring safety and cleanliness throughout the endoscopy workflow.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current BLS certification required.
• HLD training with annual renewal within 3 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Operates department equipment in decontamination areas and reports issues.
• Performs manual and automated decontamination of scopes and instruments.
• Inspects scopes and instruments for cleanliness and function.
• Assembles scopes/instruments into proper carrying containers.
• Packages special instruments per manufacturers' instructions.
• Performs decontamination and verifies process adequacy.
• Maintains documentation of decontamination in Endora system.
• Stores scopes/instruments in identified locations.
• Collects instruments for sterilization and transports as needed.
• Participates in monthly meetings and training opportunities.
• Assists team with specimen delivery and workflow support.
• Adheres to policies to prevent spread of contaminants/diseases.
• Assists in GI procedures at bedside in critical care and OR.

Skills

Proficient communication

Instrument handling competency

Knowledge of instrument IFU's

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. 1. Operates all department equipment in designated decontamination areas and promptly reports issues to the Assistant Nurse Manager of Endoscopy.
  2. 2. Performs manual and/or automated decontamination of scopes and other instruments.
  3. 3. Inspects scopes and instruments to ensure cleanliness and proper functionality.
  4. 4. Assembles scopes and instruments into proper carrying containers according to procedure room needs.
  5. 5. Packages special instruments according to manufacturer's instructions.
  6. 6. Performs required decontamination and verifies adequacy of the process.
  7. 7. Maintains documentation of decontamination processes utilizing Endora system.
  8. 8. Stores scopes and other instruments in identified location.
  9. 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. 10. Participates in the department's monthly meetings and educational training opportunities.
  11. 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. 12. Protects self, coworkers, and facility by following policies and procedures concerning the prevention of spreading blood borne and or airborne contaminates/diseases.
  13. 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 and OR

• 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