Endoscopy Technician - Full Time, Day Shift

Job Description Nestled between Burbank and Pasadena, Adventist Health Glendale is one of the area's leading healthcare providers. We are comprised of a 515-bed hospital, two urgent cares, home care services, comprehensive cardiology care and a vast scope of services located in the San Fernando Valley. We are committed to the development and empowerment of our nurses and have received Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Job Summary Works in the gastroenterology (GI) lab under the direction of registered nurses. Assists gastroenterologists with various GI procedures and related work, as required. Responsible for the care of adult and geriatric patients. Job Requirements High School Education/GED or equivalent (Required) Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience (Preferred) Experience in Gastroenterology (GI) Lab/Operating Room (Preferred) Licenses / Certifications Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy (Required) Essential Functions Demonstrates and practices competencies related to endoscopic procedures, including proper disinfection, care and handling of endoscopes; assists physicians with procedures, endoscopy room set‑up, cleaning, specimen collection, and supervision of sterilization processes; maintains quality control of each sterilization and terminal cleaning process, including biological monitoring. Understands and follows universal precautions and hazardous materials management to process equipment and supplies through decontamination stages; cleans, tests, processes and stores endoscopes and other clinical equipment according to established policies and procedures; demonstrates proper techniques when using ultrasonic washers, changing solutions and quality testing. Transports patients between departments; provides direct patient care to endoscopy patients while collaborating with registered nurses; displays a positive attitude within the nursing department and across the division to contribute to the organization's customer service program. Inventories supplies and communicates inventory needs to inventory clerks. Collects data for performance improvement. Performs other job‑related duties as assigned. Organizational Requirements Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. All associates are required to receive all necessary vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E‑Verify. Visit for more information about E‑Verify. By choosing to apply you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E‑Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein. #J-18808-Ljbffr Adventist Health