Endoscopy Technician
San Marcos, Texas
CHRISTUS Santa Rosa PASC San Marcos

Job Opportunity: Endoscopy Tech

Location: San Marcos, Texas
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Work Schedule: 4 days per week, 10 hours per day
Shift Details: Must stay until all cases are completed for the day
Float Requirement: Yes, to a nearby facility

Job Summary

Provides direct and indirect support to GI patients under nurse supervision. Performs tasks to ensure efficient functioning of the GI/endoscopy room and quality patient care. Responsibilities include preparation, maintenance, cleaning of equipment, and assisting with invasive endoscopic procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Support physicians and registered nurses during procedures.
• Verify equipment functionality and perform safety checks.
• Maintain and prepare endoscopic equipment; manage broken scopes for repair.
• Collect and deliver specimens while maintaining sterile field.
• Assist with patient monitoring setup.
• Conduct in-service training on equipment and instruments.
• Reprocess endoscopy scopes following ANSI/AAMI standards, including:

  • Leak testing, cleaning, inspecting, disinfecting, sterilizing, packaging, and storage.
  • Identification and disposal of single-use items.
  • Decontamination procedures and monitoring effectiveness.
  • Operation of cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Compliance with infection prevention, OSHA standards, and workplace safety related to chemical and biological hazards.
  • Use of PPE, SDS, and chemical spill kits.
  • Quality control monitoring and documentation.
  • Visual inspection of scopes using magnification and borescope.
  • Removal and repair process for damaged scopes.
• Sterilize and prepare rooms and equipment before and after procedures.
• Understand patient anatomy and abnormalities affecting procedures.
• Recognize and respond to emergent situations during procedures.
• Assist with therapeutic interventions such as balloon dilations, polypectomy, sphincterotomy, stent placement, and gastrostomy tube placement.
• Manage special-order supply inventory and ensure room readiness for next day.
• Complete annual and procedure-specific competencies independently.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to departmental policies.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of experience as an Endoscopy Technician within the last year.
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• SGNA (Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates) certification.

Additional Information

• Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Classification: Category 1 (Occupational exposure).
• Must successfully complete pre-employment/post-offer health screening and annual screenings thereafter.
• Demonstrated skills in communication, decision-making, collaboration, customer focus, and continuous learning are valued.

This position is ideal for healthcare professionals seeking a travel assignment in endoscopy with opportunities to work closely with multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced procedural environment.