Endoscopy Technician

Overview Shift: 6:30am- 3:00pm(Hours may vary); 3 8-Hour Shifts a Week. Join a collaborative endoscopy team where your technical skills directly support exceptional patient care. As an Endoscopy Technician I, you will assist physicians and nurses during a variety of diagnostic and advanced procedures, prepare and maintain specialized equipment, and help ensure a safe, efficient procedural environment. This role also supports endoscope reprocessing, inventory management, and regulatory compliance, making a meaningful impact on patient safety, quality outcomes, and daily operational success. Why UnityPoint Health? At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few: Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program. Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members. Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family. With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health. Responsibilities Assist physicians and RNs during standard and advanced procedures such as ERCPs, ensuring safe patient positioning, instrument handling, and documentation. Prepare, calibrate, and troubleshoot diagnostic and interventional endoscopy equipment, maintaining readiness and procedural efficiency. Maintain a clean, safe, and organized procedural environment, including infection control and support during patient intake, discharge, and transport. Support patient safety initiatives and infection control practices, including handling biohazards and maintaining procedural asepsis. Oversee high-level disinfection and sterilization of scopes and equipment in accordance with infection control and manufacturer’s instructions. Maintain accurate documentation for bi-directional tracing of scopes to patients. Monitor, maintain, and reorder inventory to ensure availability of necessary equipment and supplies for each room and procedure. Maintain physician preference cards and collaborate with surgical teams to supportonboardingnew providers and procedural needs. Qualifications Education: High School Diploma/GED or equivalent degree required. Experience: One (1) year of healthcare experience preferred. License(s)/Certification(s): Certified Medical Assistant through one of the following preferred: American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) Licensed Practical Nurse through one of the following preferred: Iowa Board of Nursing (IABON) Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Nursing Assistant Certification through one of the following preferred: Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals (IADIA) Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Tri State Nursing (TRN) Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) required within 90 days of hire. Certified Registered Central Service Technician preferred within 1 year of hire through the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) Central Sterile Processing Distribution Tech (CSPDT) preferred within 1 year of hire through the Cert Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution, Inc. (CBSPD) Certified Endoscope Reprocessor preferred within 1 year of hire through the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA). Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor preferred within 1 year of hire through the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) IA Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing care required within 90 days of hire. IA Adult Dependent Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing care required within 90 days of hire. IL Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing care required within 90 days of hire. IL Adult Dependent Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing care required within 90 days of hire. #J-18808-Ljbffr UnityPoint Health