Endoscopy Technician: Safe, Efficient Patient Care

CommonSpirit Health; Federal Way (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking an Endoscopy Tech to provide technical support during endoscopic procedures, ensuring patient safety and efficiency. You will prepare, maintain, and sterile-process endoscopy equipment, assist physicians, and prepare rooms while maintaining accurate documentation.

The role requires strong technical proficiency, meticulous sterile processing, and collaboration in a fast-paced clinical setting to contribute to positive patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Completion of gastroenterology or endoscopy technician training program or 1 year of related experience in a health care setting with completion of a CMA, ORT or Nursing Aide program.
• Two years of directly-related work experience as Endoscopy Tech (or equivalent) within the last three years or any combination of related experience or education.
• Certified Medical Assistant, Operating Room Tech, Nursing Aide, Surgical Technologist registrations/certifications on hire as applicable.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification on hire. WA-specific certifications may be required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintains cleaning processes for scopes and the cleaning, disinfecting and storage areas daily.
• Assists in preparing procedure areas.
• Provides assistance, within scope of licensure/certification, to a licensed health care practitioner with patient care during endoscopy procedures.
• Performs routine maintenance of scopes and endoscopic equipment.
• Participates in infection control studies.

Education

Gastroenterology or Endoscopy technician training program

Certified Medical Assistant

Surgical Technologist Registration

Job description

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking an Endoscopy Tech to provide technical support during endoscopic procedures, ensuring patient safety and efficiency. You will prepare, maintain, and sterile-process endoscopy equipment, assist physicians, and prepare rooms while maintaining accurate documentation.

The role requires strong technical proficiency, meticulous sterile processing, and collaboration in a fast-paced clinical setting to contribute to positive patient outcomes.