Endoscopy Technician, Medical Center East, Surgery, Part-time, 6a-2:30p

Address: 3920 Dutchman Lane, Louisville, KY 40207

Shift: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM

About the Role

Under the direct supervision of a licensed healthcare practitioner, you will assist during GI procedures. You will provide support for the GI team with room set-up, tear-down, scope reprocessing, sterilizing and packaging instruments, maintaining inventory, specimen collection, and assisting doctors and nursing staff as directed. You will also provide direct patient care during and after procedures, maintain a sterile field as applicable, and float to assist with patient care in pre-op and PACU areas as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assists healthcare practitioners with GI procedures, including positioning of patients and scope guidance.
• Provides direct patient care during and after procedures.
• Cleans, sterilizes, and reprocesses scope equipment.
• Assembles sterile supplies and equipment; assists with room set-up and tear-down.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and instruments.
• Handles pharmaceutical agents on the field as directed by physicians and registered nurses.
• Records and maintains documentation regarding solutions used for disinfection and mechanized processing cycles of endoscopes.
• Communicates incoming and outgoing messages to appropriate personnel; keeps Charge Nurse and unit staff informed of instruments and equipment out for repair.
• Observes universal precautions and maintains a clean, organized work area.
• Collects and transports specimens to the lab.
• Understands and maintains segregation of sterile, contaminated, and clean articles.
• Participates in peri-operative teaching of new employees, nursing, and technician students by collaborating with the nurse manager/educator to assess learning needs and establish teaching formats.

Core Expectations

• Collaboration & Teamwork: Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others toward shared goals.
• Valuing Diversity: Recognizes and embraces the unique talents and contributions of others.
• Service Orientation: Focuses efforts on discovering and meeting the needs of internal and external customers.
• Achieves Results: Drives to achieve and outperform; continuously seeks improvements and accepts responsibility for actions and results.
• Organizational Alignment: Aligns people, processes, and organizational structure with strategic direction.
• Developing Others: Views people, their knowledge, and capabilities as assets; provides opportunities for continuous learning and development.
• Communication: Practices attentive and active listening; communicates messages effectively.
• Integrity: Conducts business with honesty and professional ethics; models and reinforces ethical behavior.

Additional Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values, and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor.
• Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times.
• Adheres to organizational and department-specific safety standards and guidelines.
• Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members.
• Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff, and the broader healthcare community.

Requirements

• High school graduate.
• One-year experience working in an operating room or Endoscopy suite preferred.
• CPR certification required.

Skills & Abilities

• Language Ability: Must communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply logic and problem-solving skills.
• Computer Skills: Basic knowledge of email and data entry into the medical record.

Work Environment & Physical Activities

• Standing: Over 60% of the time.
• Walking: 31–60% of the time.
• Sitting, Bending, Repetitive Motions: 0–30% of the time.
• Lifting (20 lbs.): 31–60% of the time.
• Vision & Hearing: Over 60% of the time (critical for the role).
• Dexterity: 31–60% of the time.
• Equipment Usage: Moderate use of computer, telephone, fax, scanner, and copier (31–60% of the time).