Lead Endoscopy Technician | Rapid City Hospital

Current Monument Health employees: apply via the internal career site in Workday.

About the role

The Lead Endoscopy Technician oversees the technical operations of the endoscopy suite, supports the clinical team, and ensures safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care. This position provides technical guidance to Endoscopy Technicians, coordinates daily workflow, ensures adherence to infection prevention protocols, and serves as a subject matter expert in the cleaning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of endoscopic equipment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical resource for all endoscopic procedures, equipment, and instrumentation.
• Coordinate daily assignments and activities of Endoscopy Technicians to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
• Monitor compliance with reprocessing and high-level disinfection standards in accordance with manufacturer guidelines, hospital policies, and regulatory requirements (e.g., CDC, AAMI, SGNA, Joint Commission).
• Collaborate with nursing leadership to optimize procedural flow and equipment availability.
• Participate in onboarding and ongoing training of new and existing staff; provide coaching and technical mentorship.
• Conduct routine inspections of endoscopy equipment and collaborate with Biomedical Engineering and vendors for preventive maintenance and repair.
• Maintain accurate logs, inventory records, and documentation related to scope reprocessing, equipment usage, and quality assurance.
• Act as a liaison between clinical staff and leadership to resolve technical or operational issues.
• Assist with the development, implementation, and updating of department policies and procedures.
• Remain current with industry best practices, safety standards, and advancements in endoscopy technology.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification – American Heart Association (AHA) – within 60 days of hire or transfer.
• Certification in Flexible Endoscope Reprocessing (CFER), Sterile Processing (CRCST), or related credential required within 12 months of hire.
• 3+ years of Endoscopy experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of Healthcare experience.
• 3+ years of Surgical Nursing experience.
• Completion of an accredited Endoscopy Technician or Sterile Processing program.

Physical Requirements

Medium work – exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Pay

Starting pay rate range: $22.35 - $25.69 per hour, determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.

Schedule

Full-time, 40 scheduled weekly hours. Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.

Benefits

• Supportive work culture.
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Retirement plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account.
• Instant pay for qualifying positions.
• Paid Time Off accrual bank.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Tuition assistance/reimbursement.
• Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions.
• Flexible scheduling.