GI Endoscopy Technician - Precise Care & Sterilization

UNC Health; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Pardee UNC Health Care in North Carolina is seeking a GI Technician to join the operating room team under RN supervision. You will assist physicians during gastroenterology and pulmonology procedures and help reprocess endoscopy equipment according to manufacturer instructions and regulatory guidelines.

The role requires a high school diploma, an Endoscopy Technician Certification (CRCST/CSPDT/CST) or equivalent program completion, and SGNA Associates training within 6 months.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Endoscopy Technician Certification (CRCST/CSPDT/CST) or equivalent.
• Completion of SGNA Associates Program within 6 months from date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Sets up procedure rooms, checks equipment integrity and calibrates monitors/scopes; ensures supplies are ready.
• Assists physicians with endoscopic procedures by anticipating instrument needs under RN supervision.
• Assists with positioning of the patient and collection/preparation of specimens.
• Collects, labels and transports biopsy specimens; documents data in the medical record.
• Performs leak testing, cleaning and high-level disinfection or sterilization of endoscopes and accessories.
• Participates in debriefing and quality improvement for patient care.
• Cleans endoscopy area and monitors stock levels; troubleshoots or arranges repairs for equipment.

Skills

Endoscopy reprocessing

Education

Endoscopy Technician Certification (CRCST/CSPDT/CST)

SGNA Associates Program within 6 months

Tools

Endoscopy equipment

Job description

Pardee UNC Health Care in North Carolina is seeking a GI Technician to join the operating room team under RN supervision. You will assist physicians during gastroenterology and pulmonology procedures and help reprocess endoscopy equipment according to manufacturer instructions and regulatory guidelines.

The role requires a high school diploma, an Endoscopy Technician Certification (CRCST/CSPDT/CST) or equivalent program completion, and SGNA Associates training within 6 months.