Travel Endoscopy Technician
Rochester, NY
Encode INC
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Description – Endoscopy/Gastroenterology (Endo/GI) Technician

Facility: Strong Memorial Hospital

Position Summary:

Strong Memorial Hospital is seeking an experienced Endoscopy/Gastroenterology (Endo/GI) Technician to support physicians and nursing staff during diagnostic and therapeutic gastrointestinal procedures. The Endo/GI Technician is responsible for preparing procedure rooms, maintaining endoscopic equipment, assisting during procedures, and ensuring compliance with infection prevention and high-level disinfection (HLD) standards. Candidates must have a minimum of two years of Endo/GI experience, previous travel experience, and HLD Certification is highly desired.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare procedure rooms with the necessary endoscopic equipment, instruments, and supplies for scheduled GI procedures.
• Assist physicians and nursing staff during diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures, including colonoscopy, EGD, ERCP, EUS, flexible sigmoidoscopy, and PEG tube placement.
• Set up, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain endoscopy equipment and video imaging systems.
• Clean, inspect, leak-test, disinfect, and properly reprocess flexible endoscopes according to manufacturer instructions and infection prevention guidelines.
• Follow High-Level Disinfection (HLD) protocols and maintain accurate documentation of endoscope reprocessing activities.
• Prepare and position patients for procedures while ensuring comfort, privacy, and safety.
• Transport patients safely to and from the procedure and recovery areas as needed.
• Assist with specimen collection, labeling, and transport to the laboratory following facility protocols.
• Monitor inventory levels and restock procedure rooms with supplies, instruments, and equipment.
• Perform routine quality assurance checks on endoscopy equipment and report equipment malfunctions promptly.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sterile procedural environment in accordance with hospital infection control standards.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, sterile processing staff, and other healthcare professionals to ensure efficient workflow and patient care.
• Accurately document equipment usage, scope tracking, and reprocessing records.
• Participate in departmental orientation, continuing education, quality improvement initiatives, and competency assessments.
• Comply with hospital policies, Joint Commission standards, OSHA regulations, and patient safety protocols.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (Associate degree preferred).
• Minimum of 2 years of recent Endoscopy/GI Technician experience.
• Previous travel healthcare experience – Required.
• Knowledge of endoscope handling, cleaning, and reprocessing procedures.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (if required by facility).

Preferred Qualifications:

• High-Level Disinfection (HLD) Certification – Highly Desired.
• Experience with automated endoscope reprocessors (AERs).
• Experience in a hospital-based Endoscopy/GI unit.

Schedule:

• Monday – Friday
• Day Shift
• 40 hours per week