Endoscopy Technician — Procedure Support & Equipment Care

Tennova Healthcare- North Knoxville Medical Center; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennova Healthcare- North Knoxville Medical Center is seeking an Endoscopy Technician to support high-quality, patient-centered care by assisting with endoscopic procedures and maintaining equipment for safety and compliance.

Under RN supervision, you will prepare rooms, disinfect equipment, manage supplies, document procedures, and help with scheduling and patient transport to ensure procedural readiness.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepares procedure rooms and ensures proper setup of equipment for each endoscopic procedure.
• Assists procedural teams by anticipating physician needs and supporting patient positioning.
• Cleans, decontaminates, and performs high-level disinfection of endoscopic equipment.
• Troubleshoots and resolves issues with endoscopes to minimize delays.
• Handles specimens and cultures with proper labeling and documentation.
• Monitors inventory and removes expired items.
• Maintains department records including decontamination QC documentation.
• Supports scheduling, preoperative calls, and medical record organization.
• Transports patients and supplies as needed and maintains attendance and compliance.

Skills

Endoscopy procedures

Aseptic techniques

Infection control

Equipment maintenance

Documentation

Patient transport

Team communication

Education

Endoscopy Technician program or sterile processing program

Job description

Tennova Healthcare- North Knoxville Medical Center is seeking an Endoscopy Technician to support high-quality, patient-centered care by assisting with endoscopic procedures and maintaining equipment for safety and compliance.

Under RN supervision, you will prepare rooms, disinfect equipment, manage supplies, document procedures, and help with scheduling and patient transport to ensure procedural readiness.