Endoscopy Technician – Sterilization & Patient Care (Full-Time)

Washington Gastroenterology; Issaquah (WA); Sur place; USD 33 000 - 39 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with match

Paid time off

Vacation accrual

Holidays and float holiday

Hiring bonus

Résumé du poste

Washington Gastroenterology is seeking a Full-Time Endoscopy Technician to join our endoscopy ambulatory surgery center. The Endoscopy Technician is an unlicensed individual responsible for high level disinfection and maintenance of endoscopes and accessory equipment.

Responsibilities include proper handling and care of procedure equipment, quality control checks, logbook documentation, AER maintenance, sterilization via autoclave, and assisting with patient care under RN supervision.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Current BLS certification required.
• This is an Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) position that does not require a State license or certification.
• Previous experience as an Endoscopy Technician or similar role preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with biohazardous materials and chemicals preferred.
• Experience with sterilization of equipment preferred.

Responsabilités

• Handle procedure equipment per reprocessing and high-level disinfection policies.
• Perform quality control checks and document them as required.
• Document and maintain all logbooks.
• Maintain automatic endoscope reprocessor (AER) and related solutions/filters.
• Sterilize equipment using an autoclave.
• Transport soiled equipment to decontamination area.
• Adhere to universal precautions during cleaning/disinfection and solution changes.
• Report equipment malfunctions to Charge Nurse or Nurse Manager.
• Assist with patient care under RN supervision; may assist physician with procedures if trained.
• Respond to codes/disasters and assist with patient transport.
• Other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Independent work

Communication skills

Problem solving

Task prioritization

Multitasking

Recordkeeping

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Outils

Autoclave sterilization

Endoscopy equipment maintenance

Description du poste

Washington Gastroenterology is seeking a Full-Time Endoscopy Technician to join our endoscopy ambulatory surgery center. The Endoscopy Technician is an unlicensed individual responsible for high level disinfection and maintenance of endoscopes and accessory equipment.

Responsibilities include proper handling and care of procedure equipment, quality control checks, logbook documentation, AER maintenance, sterilization via autoclave, and assisting with patient care under RN supervision.