Ambulatory Endoscopy Technologist - Ambulatory Surgery Center
Company: Christus Health
Location: San Marcos
Posted on: January 7, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Summary: Provides direct and indirect services to
the GI patient under the supervision of the professional nurse and
performs tasks as necessary for the efficient and effective
functioning of the GI room, as well as the delivery of quality of
care. Responsible for the preparation, maintenance, and cleaning of
equipment and supplies and may assist in performing invasive
endoscopic procedures. Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the
applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of
Others, or Leader of Leaders. Supports and assists physicians and
registered nurses with procedures as directed. Verifies proper
equipment functioning and performs safety checks. Maintains
endoscopic equipment and prepares broken scopes to be sent for
repairs. Collects and delivers specimens collected during
procedures, ensuring the field remains sterile. Assist with placing
monitors on patient. Distributes information regarding equipment or
instruments at in-service training sessions. Validates and
refreshes basic professional skills through active participation at
in-service trainings. Reprocessing endoscopy scopes per ANSI/AAMI
Standards proper endoscope handling procedures for leak testing,
cleaning, inspecting, disinfecting, sterilizing, packaging, and
storing each specific endoscope make and model, including equipment
and equipment connections identification of items that are single
use and intended to be discarded after use; all aspects of
decontamination (e.g., disassembly, manual and mechanical cleaning
methods and how to monitor their effectiveness, microbicidal
processes, equipment operation, inspection, standard precautions,
and engineering and work practice controls); the operation of the
specific manual and mechanical cleaning processes and equipment,
manual and mechanical HLD processes, and sterilizing systems used
by the health care facility, and the methods and equipment used to
verify operation facility and processing area policies and
procedures regarding high-level disinfection and sterilization,
infection prevention and control, attire, hand hygiene, and
compliance with local, state, and/or federal regulations; workplace
safety related to chemical use and biological hazards OSHA
standards and requirements; Applicable personnel exposure
monitoring specific to chemicals used; Recognizing and responding
to exposure-related symptoms (e.g., difficulty breathing, skin
irritation, eye tearing, mucous membrane irritation); Location and
correct use of PPE; Location and use of SDS; Location and use of
chemical spill kit(s); and Workplace-specific policies and
procedures related to endoscope processing, high-level
disinfection, and sterilization; the process of leak testing when
indicated in the manufacturer's written IFU; the process of
obtaining and documenting quality control monitoring results; the
process for visual inspection of endoscopes using lighted
magnification and the use, care, and handling of a borescope; the
process for cleaning verification procedures, including method(s)
for conducting the testing and interpreting the results; and the
process for removing a damaged endoscope from service and sending
it for repair. Sterilizes and prepares rooms and equipment, such as
scopes, before and after procedures as directed. Demonstrating
understanding of the patient’s an atomy and abnormalities which
could affect the procedure. Recognizes emergent situations during
endoscopy procedures and demonstrates the ability to set priorities
to assist the endoscopy team. Assists with therapeutic
interventions such as balloon dilations, polypectomy,
sphincterotomy, stent placement, and gastrostomy tube placement.
Coordinates review of special-order supply inventory and ensures
rooms are stocked for next day procedures. Independently completes
annual competencies and any additional competencies related to new
procedures. Bloodborne Pathogen Classification: Category
1-Occupational exposure Action oriented - Taking on new
opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high
energy, and enthusiasm. Collaborate- Building partnerships and
working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
Customer focus- Building strong customer relationships and
delivering customer-centric solutions. Basic understanding of
practices and concepts related to endoscopy procedures. Nimble
learning- Actively learning through experimentation when tackling
new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder.
Demonstrates self-awareness- Using a combination of feedback and
reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and
weaknesses. Communicates effectively- Developing and delivering
multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the
unique needs of different audiences. Decision quality- Making good
and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
Maintains established departmental and facility policy and
procedures. Maintains patient confidentiality. Must also
successfully complete the pre-employment/post job offer health
screening examination, and the annual screening each year
thereafter as an employee. Job Requirements: Education/Skills High
School diploma or equivalent. Experience 0 - 1 years of experience
preferred. Preferred previous experience working in the Operating
Room or Endoscopy Unit preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or
Certifications BLS required. SGNA Certification within 6 months of
hire required. Work Schedule: 8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday Work Type:
Part Time
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