Lead Endoscopy Tech

BJC HealthCare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center in Missouri seeks a Lead Endoscopy Technician to support endoscopy care. You will prepare procedural rooms, assist physicians and RNs during procedures, manage reprocessing and documentation, and coordinate daily workflow.

You will lead the endoscopy tech schedule on a 6‑week basis, run monthly huddles, oversee staff orientation, and coordinate equipment maintenance with biomed and vendors, ensuring patient safety and regulatory

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required (or equivalent).
• 2-5 years of experience in endoscopy or related field preferred.
• Certified in field preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Prepares endoscopy suites for procedures, including equipment setup and verification.
• Assists physicians during procedures under RN direction, handling tissue collection and hemostasis supplies.
• Assists in specimen collection following hospital policies.
• Performs pre-cleaning, reprocessing, and proper storage of endoscopes and accessories per guidelines.
• Ensures patient safety across pre-procedure, procedure, and recovery stages.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Endoscopy equipment

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

Barnes-Jewish Hospital is hiring—lead excellence in endoscopy care with us.

As the Lead you will support endoscopy technicians, ensure procedure rooms, equipment, and reprocessing meet safety and regulatory standards. Assists with procedures, coordinates daily workflow, trains staff, and maintains efficient, high-quality endoscopy services.

• Full Time
• 7am-330pm
• 2-5 years of experience
• Preferred Certified in field

Overview

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Endoscopy Services at Barnes-Jewish Hospital is among the best in the nation. We care for 16,000 patients each year utilizing the latest techniques and technology through our state of the art outpatient Endoscopy and Biliary center. In addition, we offer a dedicated inpatient Endoscopy lab, as well as inpatient/outpatient Interventional Pulmonology suites. Recognized by The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) for our quality programs, our physicians and staff are passionate about advancing the patient care they provide. Take your place among the best in Endoscopy Services at Barnes-Jewish Hospital.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

The Lead Endoscopy Technician is responsible for the setup of procedural rooms and works in collaboration with the RN to assist physicians during procedures. Endoscopy Technicians are responsible for the reprocessing, high level disinfection, and associated documentation of endoscopes and accessories in accordance with manufacturer and regulatory guidelines. The tech manages inventory and ordering of specialty supplies for the department and arranges the repair of endoscopes and equipment. Under the direction of an RN, the Endoscopy Technician assists with patient care in pre-op and recovery. This position requires an individual who is detail oriented, can prioritize tasks, works well in a team environment, and will advocate for the safety of our patients. In addition to Endoscopy tech responsibilities, the Lead Endoscopy Technician is responsible for completing the tech schedule on a 6 week basis, leading monthly Endoscopy tech huddles, completing new hire orientation or delegating to other qualified staff, and managing endoscope processing equipment maintenance/repairs with biomed and/or vendors.

Responsibilities

• Prepares endoscopy suites for procedures, including the setup of endoscopes, accessories, and preparation of procedural supplies. Verifies that all equipment is working properly.
• Under the direction of a physician and RN, assists with procedures including handling of supplies used for tissue collection, hemostasis, and various other therapeutic interventions.
• Assists in specimen collection according to hospital policy.
• Completes pre-cleaning, reprocessing, and ensures proper storage of endoscopes and accessories in accordance with manufacturer and regulatory guidelines.
• Advocates for patient safety in pre-procedure, procedural, and recovery settings. Assists in stocking of procedure and reprocessing rooms.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• 2-5 years

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Benefits and Legal Statement

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At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

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*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer