Endoscopy Tech - Gastroenterology

• Work Location:
  
  UAB St. Vincent's GI Lab
  - Scope Reprocessing Room
• Benefits for eligible positions only include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more
• Responsibilities:
  An Endoscopy scope Reprocessing Technician is responsible for the safe cleaning, High-Level Disinfection, testing, drying, storage, and tracking of flexible endoscopes and related accessories in accordance with manufacturer instructions for use (IFUs), professional guidelines, and facility Policies. The technician performs leak testing, manual cleaning, operates automated endoscope reprocessors (AERs), maintains accurate documentation, manages reprocessing equipment and supplies, and helps ensure patient safety through strict adherence to infection prevention standards.

• Department: GI Lab
• Schedule:
  
  Mon-Fri 6AM
  -2PM
• Work Location:
  
  UAB St. Vincent's GI Lab
  - Scope Reprocessing Room
• Benefits for eligible positions only include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more
• Responsibilities:
  An Endoscopy scope Reprocessing Technician is responsible for the safe cleaning, High-Level Disinfection, testing, drying, storage, and tracking of flexible endoscopes and related accessories in accordance with manufacturer instructions for use (IFUs), professional guidelines, and facility Policies. The technician performs leak testing, manual cleaning, operates automated endoscope reprocessors (AERs), maintains accurate documentation, manages reprocessing equipment and supplies, and helps ensure patient safety through strict adherence to infection prevention standards.

Support endoscopic procedures by preparing the equipment, field and managing specimens.

• Prepare patients for procedures by reviewing medical history, appropriately positioning patient and cleaning/shaving/numbing testing sites as appropriate.
• Interpret, describe and report test results. Recognize recording errors and artifacts and react appropriately.
• Monitor patient prior to, during and after procedures and promptly reports any abnormal findings in patient's condition.
• Prepare and maintain equipment, supplies and lab area.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, more than 67 other sites of care, and a team of over 3,100 physicians.

Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s first ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet-designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama. UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state.

Whether you’re seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals.

We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.