Endoscopy Technician I: Patient Care & Decontamination

Advocate Health; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Park Ridge, IL seeks an Endoscopy Technician to support patient care before, during and after procedures. You will transport patients, assist with positioning, handle specimens, and help ensure the safe operation of endoscopic equipment under RN supervision.

Responsibilities include room setup, sterile technique per SGNA guidelines, decontamination of endoscopes, and collaboration with biomedical engineering and lab staff. Flexibility to work rotating shifts is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; related healthcare experience preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of related patient-care experience.
• Knowledge of computer keyboard preferred.
• Good communication and organizational skills required.
• Current CPR certification.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides efficient patient transport to, within and from the unit.
• Assist with positioning of patients and basic patient care during procedures.
• Ensure patient safety during electrocautery and proper grounding of equipment.
• Handle lab specimens; assist in collection, labeling and transportation.
• Assist with procedures under guidance of the RN.
• Set up rooms and equipment to facilitate quick turnover in the procedure room.
• Communicate pertinent information to the RN/Charge Nurse/Manager/Physician.
• Assist in pre and post-procedure patient care under RN guidance.
• Ensure decontamination of endoscopes per SGNA standards and maintain aseptic technique.
• Observe high level disinfection processes and report malfunctions promptly.
• Precept new employees and participate in competency testing.

Skills

CPR certification

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer skills

Keyboard proficiency

Education

High school education or equivalent

Tools

Imaging System

Tracking Board

Job description

Advocate Health in Park Ridge, IL seeks an Endoscopy Technician to support patient care before, during and after procedures. You will transport patients, assist with positioning, handle specimens, and help ensure the safe operation of endoscopic equipment under RN supervision.

Responsibilities include room setup, sterile technique per SGNA guidelines, decontamination of endoscopes, and collaboration with biomedical engineering and lab staff. Flexibility to work rotating shifts is required.