Senior Endoscopy Technician

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Overview:

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.

Education

• HS - High School Grad or Equivalent REQUIRED

• High School Diploma or GED required. Completion of a Surgical Tech or Endoscopy Tech programRequired. Trade School

• Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor (CFER) or SGNA Associate (GTS) preferred

Certification/Licensure

• Require Society of Gastroenterology Nurses & Associates (SGNA) Certification None required

Experience

• Required Endoscopy Experience - 3 years

Status: Full-time

Scheduled Weekly Hours: (36)

Shift: Full-Time, Days (0700 – 1530) Call: Rotating Call Required (Details to be discussed during interview)

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

Our unit performs a mix of routine diagnostic and advanced interventional procedures, including:

• 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).

Key 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.

Job responsibilities:

Assists with the 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.

Schedule & Call Requirements

• Standard Hours: 07:00 AM – 03:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

• On-Call: Rotating call is required to cover emergencies outside of standard hours. Specific call expectations and frequency will be discussed in detail during the interview process.

Endoscopy, High School, Healthcare, Nursing Assistant, Surgical Assistant, Equipment, Supplies, Day Shift, Sentara Careplex, Surgical Services

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

• 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
•Colleagues have the 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. We improve health every day, come be a part of the community.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.