Endoscopy Technician: Precision Prep & Patient Safety

Tennova---Turkey-Creek-Medical-Center-1; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tennova Turkey Creek Medical Center Endoscopy Department is seeking an Endoscopy Technician to support patient-centered care during procedures and maintain endoscopic equipment for safety and compliance. Under RN supervision, you will prepare rooms, disinfect scopes, assist with patient positioning, and document specimens and inventory to ensure procedural readiness and efficient workflows.

QUALIFICATIONS include completing an accredited endoscopy/sterile processing program and 0-2 years of

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Endoscopy Technician or sterile processing program preferred.
• 0-2 years healthcare experience required.
• 1-3 years endoscopy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares procedure rooms and ensures proper setup of equipment, instruments, and supplies for each endoscopic procedure.
• Assists procedural teams by anticipating the needs of the physician and supporting patient positioning during procedures.
• Cleans, decontaminates, and performs high-level disinfection of endoscopic equipment according to manufacturer guidelines and facility policies.
• Troubleshoots and resolves issues with endoscopes and related equipment to minimize procedural delays.
• Ensures proper handling, labeling, and documentation of specimens and cultures in accordance with policy.
• Monitors and maintains inventory of supplies, ensuring all items are in stock and removing expired items as needed.
• Maintains accurate department records, including quality control documentation for decontamination and equipment maintenance.
• Assists with scheduling, preoperative calls, and medical record organization to support procedural readiness.
• Transports patients and supplies as necessary, ensuring timely and safe movement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Endoscopy knowledge

Documentation

Equipment maintenance

Team support

Patient transport

Education

Endoscopy/sterile processing program

CMA-AAMA preferred

CNA preferred

CPCT preferred

Job description

The Tennova Turkey Creek Medical Center Endoscopy Department is seeking an Endoscopy Technician to support patient-centered care during procedures and maintain endoscopic equipment for safety and compliance. Under RN supervision, you will prepare rooms, disinfect scopes, assist with patient positioning, and document specimens and inventory to ensure procedural readiness and efficient workflows.

QUALIFICATIONS include completing an accredited endoscopy/sterile processing program and 0-2 years of