Endoscopy Scope Tech
Trinity Health · Wilmington, DE · 3 wk ago
On-siteFull-time
Full-time, 8-hour shifts, 40 hours per week in Wilmington, DE.
About the role
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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements
- High School Diploma
- One of the following certification sets:
- 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)
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
- Retirement Savings Program
- Paid Time Off
- DailyPay
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free Parking