GI Endoscopy Technician: Procedures & Reprocessing

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

Job summary

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

Responsibilities include room setup, equipment checks, specimen handling, disinfection, and maintaining stock levels while coordinating repairs for malfunctioning scopes and devices.

Qualifications

• Endoscopy Technician Certification (CRCST/CSPDT/CST) or evidence of completion of a nationally accredited program.
• SGNA Associates Program completion within 6 months from date of hire.
• Evidence of completing a nationally accredited surgical technology program.

Responsibilities

• Sets up procedure rooms, checks equipment integrity, calibrates monitors/scopes, ensures supplies are ready.
• Assists physicians with endoscopic procedures under supervision of the RN.
• Assists with positioning of the patient.
• Assists with collection and preparation of endoscopy specimens.
• Collects, labels, and transports biopsy specimens, and documents data in patient records.
• Performs leak testing, washing and high-level disinfection or sterilization of endoscopes and accessories.
• Participates in debriefing and quality improvement practices to ensure quality patient care.
• Assists with cleaning endoscopy area as needed.
• Monitors stock levels, and arranges repairs for malfunctioning scopes and machinery.

Education

Endoscopy Technician Certification (CRCST/CSPDT/CST)

SGNA Associates Program completion within 6 months

Evidence of completing a nationally accredited surgical technology program

Job description

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

Responsibilities include room setup, equipment checks, specimen handling, disinfection, and maintaining stock levels while coordinating repairs for malfunctioning scopes and devices.