Senior Endoscopy Technician

City/State

Hampton VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview:

We are seeking a skilled and motivated SENIOR Endoscopy Technicianto 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 role includes call must live 30-minutes or less away from hospital.

Education

• HS - High School Grad or Equivalent REQUIRED

• High School Diploma or GED required. Completion of a Surgical Tech or Endoscopy Tech program Required. 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 (0) 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.

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We provide market-competitive compensation packages inclusive of base pay incentives and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $27.08 - $42.70 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role such as shift differentials standby/on-call pay overtime shift premiums extra-shift incentives or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications experience location market conditions and business needs. Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation sick time and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

Medical Dental Vision plans

Adoption Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10000

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 $5250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education

Student Debt Pay Down $10000

Pet Insurance
Legal Resources Plan
Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus ifestablished 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 states busiest emergency departments. We are also home to the Orthopedic Hospital at Sentara CarePlex Hospital the areas 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 30000-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:

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