Senior Endoscopy Technician

Location: Hampton, VA

About the role

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Endoscopy Technician to join our dynamic team. Our department consists of two dedicated Endoscopy labs performing a wide range of advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. The Endoscopy Technician plays a critical role in patient care by assisting the proceduralist during complex cases and ensuring the highest standards of infection control through meticulous endoscope reprocessing.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technician looking to expand their skill set with advanced GI and Pulmonary procedures in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Clinical Scope & Procedures

• Gastrointestinal: Diagnostic EGDs and Colonoscopies, Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS), ERCP, Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD), and Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR).
• Pulmonary: Diagnostic Bronchoscopies, Navigational Bronchoscopy, and Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS).

Responsibilities

• Intra-Procedural Assistance: Assist physicians and nurses during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Anticipate the needs of the proceduralist, handle specimens, and manage complex equipment setup.
• Scope Reprocessing: Perform manual cleaning and high-level disinfection (HLD) of flexible endoscopes strictly adhering to manufacturer guidelines and infection control standards.
• Room Turnover: Ensure procedure rooms are cleaned, stocked, and set up efficiently between cases to maintain department flow.
• Equipment Maintenance: Perform leak testing and visual inspection of scopes; troubleshoot equipment issues and coordinate repairs as necessary.
• Assists with patient care in the Endoscopy Department. Is familiar with gastrointestinal and pulmonary diseases and assists during endoscopic procedures.
• Responsible for the preparation, maintenance, and cleaning of equipment and supplies.
• Functions under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a Surgical Tech or Endoscopy Tech program required.
• 3 years of Endoscopy experience required.
• Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor (CFER) or SGNA Associate (GTS) preferred.
• Society of Gastroenterology Nurses & Associates (SGNA) Certification preferred.

Schedule

• Full-time, Days (07:00 AM – 03:30 PM), Monday through Friday.
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36.
• Rotating call is required to cover emergencies outside of standard hours. Specific call expectations and frequency will be discussed during the interview process.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara CarePlex Hospital, located in Hampton, VA, is a 224-bed technologically advanced, acute care facility, and Certified Primary Stroke Center. Other features include specialized services in heart and vascular, urologic care, along with advanced diagnostic and surgical capabilities, a hospitalist program, and one of the state's busiest emergency departments. We are also home to the Orthopedic Hospital at Sentara CarePlex Hospital, the area's first dedicated orthopedic hospital.