Endoscopy Technician: Procedural Support & Sterile Tech

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. in Indiana Fort Wayne is seeking an Endoscopy Technician to support high-quality patient-centered care by assisting with endoscopic procedures and maintaining equipment.

Under supervision of a Registered Nurse, you will prepare procedure rooms, disinfect equipment, manage supplies, document accurately, and help with scheduling and patient transport. Requirements include completion of an accredited Endoscopy Technician program and 0-2 years healthcare experience;

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare procedure rooms and ensure proper setup of equipment for each endoscopic procedure.
• Assist procedural teams by anticipating physician needs and supporting patient positioning.
• Clean, decontaminate, and perform high-level disinfection of endoscopic equipment per guidelines.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with endoscopes to minimize delays.
• Handle, label, and document specimens and cultures per policy.
• Monitor and maintain inventory of supplies, including removing expired items.
• Maintain department records and quality control documentation for decontamination and equipment maintenance.
• Assist with scheduling, preoperative calls, and medical record organization.
• Transport patients and supplies as needed, ensuring safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned and maintain reliable attendance.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Skills

Endoscopy procedures knowledge

Aseptic techniques

Organizational multitasking

Documentation accuracy

Patient transport assistance

Education

Accredited Endoscopy Technician program

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. in Indiana Fort Wayne is seeking an Endoscopy Technician to support high-quality patient-centered care by assisting with endoscopic procedures and maintaining equipment.

Under supervision of a Registered Nurse, you will prepare procedure rooms, disinfect equipment, manage supplies, document accurately, and help with scheduling and patient transport. Requirements include completion of an accredited Endoscopy Technician program and 0-2 years healthcare experience;