What are the responsibilities and job description for the Endoscopy Scope Tech position at IHA?
Employment Type
Full time
Shift
Description:
St Francis Hospital, a part of Trinity Health Mid Atlantic, is looking for an experience Endoscopy Scope Tech to join our team!
Shift: Full Time, 8 hours, 40 hours a week
Location: Wilmington, DE
Skills
An Endoscopy Technician is a health care provider whose patient care responsibility is to provide specific technical skills that assist the professional nurse and/or physician during the endoscopy procedure. As an Endoscopy Tech you will:
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Full time
Shift
Description:
St Francis Hospital, a part of Trinity Health Mid Atlantic, is looking for an experience Endoscopy Scope Tech to join our team!
Shift: Full Time, 8 hours, 40 hours a week
Location: Wilmington, DE
Skills
An Endoscopy Technician is a health care provider whose patient care responsibility is to provide specific technical skills that assist the professional nurse and/or physician during the endoscopy procedure. As an Endoscopy Tech you will:
- Prepares instrumentation, supplies, and equipment according to physician preference cards, manufacturer instructions for use (MIFU), and scheduled procedures.
- Verifies the correct endoscope and specialty equipment are available and functioning properly prior to each procedure.
- Maintains aseptic technique and preserves sterile fields during procedures requiring sterile components.
- Inspects sterilization indicators, package integrity, and expiration dates before use to ensure sterility and patient safety.
- Recognizes and maintains appropriate separation between sterile and non-sterile fields throughout procedures.
- Demonstrates proficiency in the safe operation, handling, and troubleshooting of GI instrumentation, endoscopes, and related equipment.
- Performs endoscope cleaning, high-level disinfection, and handling in accordance with manufacturer instructions for use (MIFU), departmental policies, and regulatory standards.
- Completes required safety checks to verify equipment functionality, processing effectiveness, and procedural readiness.
- Wears appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including protective eyewear, in accordance with departmental and hospital safety policies.
- Handles and disposes of sharps, biohazardous waste, blood, and other regulated medical waste in compliance with infection prevention and safety regulations.
- Completes all endoscope reprocessing documentation accurately, thoroughly, and in accordance with departmental, regulatory, and accreditation requirements.
- Collects, labels, preserves, and transports patient specimens accurately in accordance with departmental policy, physician orders, and laboratory requirements.
- High School Diploma
- HSPA - CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) and CER (Certified Endoscope Reprocessor)
- CBSPD - CSPDT (Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician) and CFER (Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor)
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
- Retirement Savings Program
- Paid Time Off
- DailyPay
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free Parking
- And more!
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.