Lead Endoscopy Tech

Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley; Dublin (CA); On-site; USD 94,473,000 - 118,084,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley is seeking a Lead Endoscopy Technician to act as the technical and operational lead for the Endoscopy Services. You will support procedural operations, equipment management, and workflow coordination while guiding Endoscopy Technicians and aiding leadership with readiness and quality initiatives.

You will ensure safety, promote standard work, and partner with clinical teams to maintain efficiency and exceptional patient care in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate's degree preferred.
• Experience with advanced endoscopic procedures and equipment troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of infection prevention practices and high-level disinfection standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily technical workflow and procedures with nursing leadership.
• Provide procedural support during endoscopic procedures and assist with equipment readiness.
• Serve as lead preceptor for onboarding Endoscopy Technicians and coach staff.

Skills

Endoscopy procedures

Anatomy and physiology

Endoscope handling

Infection prevention

Procedural workflows

Electronic health record systems

Mentoring/coaching

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree preferred

Tools

None

Job description

If you're ready to be part of our legacy of hope and innovation, we encourage you to take the first step and explore our current job openings. Your best is waiting to be discovered.Day - 08 Hour (United States of America)This is a Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley job.A Brief OverviewThe Lead Endoscopy Technician serves as the technical and operational lead for Endoscopy Services and functions as an advanced subject matter expert supporting procedural operations, patient care activities, endoscopy equipment management, and workflow coordination. The Lead provides day-to-day guidance to Endoscopy Technicians, promotes standard work, supports staff onboarding and competency validation, and assists leadership with operational readiness and quality initiatives.Reporting to the Manager of Endoscopy Services, the Lead Endoscopy Technician collaborates with physicians, nursing, anesthesia, sterile processing, infection prevention, scheduling, and support services to ensure safe, efficient, reliable, patient-centered care. The Lead serves as a resource for troubleshooting, training, equipment readiness, procedural support, and continuous improvement activities. This role does not have direct personnel management responsibilities but provides operational leadership and technical direction for the Endoscopy Technician team.LocationsStanford Health Care Tri-ValleyWhat you will doDaily Operations and Workflow CoordinationCoordinate daily technical workflow and assignments in collaboration with nursing leadership and procedural teams.Assist with room utilization, procedural readiness, equipment availability, supply management, and turnaround efficiency.Serve as the primary technical resource for problem-solving and escalation of equipment or workflow concerns.Support daily huddles and communicate operational priorities, staffing needs, and procedural updates.Assist with coordination of add-on cases, schedule changes, and case flow optimization.Clinical and Procedural SupportPerform advanced endoscopy technician functions and provide procedural support during diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures.Anticipate procedural needs through knowledge of endoscopic anatomy, clinical indications, and physician preferences.Support proper specimen handling, labeling, transport, and documentation according to departmental standards.Assist with specialized procedures, advanced therapeutic interventions, and emerging technologies as appropriate.Monitor the procedural environment and communicate safety concerns, breaks in technique, or equipment issues immediately.Technical Resource and Staff DevelopmentServe as lead preceptor for orientation and onboarding of new Endoscopy Technicians.Provide day-to-day coaching, mentoring, and technical guidance to staff.Assist leadership with competency validation, skills assessment, and tracking of required education.Reinforce departmental policies, regulatory standards, standard work, and best practices.Model professional behaviors that promote teamwork, accountability, service excellence, and patient-centered care.Equipment, Reprocessing, and Regulatory SupportMonitor readiness and proper functioning of endoscopic equipment, accessories, and procedural technologies.Assist with troubleshooting, reporting, and follow-up of equipment failures and service issues.Promote compliance with endoscope handling, storage, transportation, and high-level disinfection processes.Support inventory management, par-level monitoring, and supply utilization initiatives.Collaborate with Infection Prevention, Sterile Processing, and Quality teams to maintain regulatory compliance and survey readiness.Quality, Safety, and Performance ImprovementParticipate in quality improvement initiatives focused on patient safety, workflow efficiency, patient experience, and operational performance.Identify opportunities to improve procedural readiness, room turnover, supply utilization, and staff communication.Support data collection, audits, competency monitoring, and corrective action activities.Assist with investigation and follow-up of safety events, equipment concerns, and process deviations.Promote a culture of safety, transparency, continuous learning, and high reliability.Key Performance MetricsProcedural readiness and room start-time performance.Endoscopy room turnover efficiency and throughput.Equipment availability and procedural support reliability.Staff onboarding and competency completion.Regulatory readiness and compliance with endoscope handling standards.Supply utilization and inventory accuracy.·Safety event reporting and issue resolution.Patient experience and procedural team satisfaction.C-I-CARE: Employee must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the C-I-CARE Standards of the Hospital. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley's patient experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions.Education QualificationsHigh School Diploma or GED requiredAssociate's Degree preferredExperience QualificationsMinimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible endoscopy technician experience required.Demonstrated expertise in advanced endoscopic procedures, procedural support, equipment troubleshooting, and workflow coordination.Previous experience serving as a preceptor, mentor, trainer, charge technician, or informal team lead preferred.Required Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesAdvanced knowledge of endoscopy procedures, anatomy and physiology, endoscopic equipment, and procedural workflows.Knowledge of endoscope handling, infection prevention practices, and high-level disinfection standards.Ability to coordinate workflow and prioritize competing operational demands.Strong communication, mentoring, coaching, and interpersonal skills.Ability to identify operational issues and recommend effective solutions.Ability to support quality improvement, patient safety, and regulatory compliance initiatives.Proficiency with electronic health record systems and departmental technology platforms.· Ability to work effectively with physicians, nurses, anesthesia providers, and interdisciplinary teams.Licenses and CertificationsBLS - Basic Life Support requiredThese principles apply to ALL employees:SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family ExperienceStanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective:Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective careShow Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better healthCoordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordinationEqual Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $32.97 - $41.21 per hourThe salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.