Endoscopy Technician in Portsmouth

The Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor (CFER) certification will be strongly preferred following 1 year of hire. Bon Secours is a faith-based and patient-focused organization committed to enhancing the health and well-being of all people.

Job Summary: The Endoscopy Technician performs competent inspection and reprocessing of all reusable department supplies, instruments, and equipment in accordance with organization policy and procedures.

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrates disinfection principles to correctly leak test, manually clean, validate cleaning, and disinfect all reusable endoscopy supplies, instruments, and equipment in strict accordance with organization policy and procedure.
• Inspects supplies, instruments, and equipment for cleanliness and functionality.
• Operates Automated Endoscopic Reprocessors (AER) and other reprocessing equipment according to organization policy and procedure and demonstrates accurate documentation of process, tracking, and logs as required.
• Demonstrates infection control practices with personal protective equipment, hand washing, aseptic techniques, and disinfection of all instruments and equipment according to organization policy and procedure.
• Monitors channel check process on specialty scopes to ensure appropriate pre-cleaning and reprocessing is occurring for patient safety.
• Promotes organizational behavioral-based expectations and supports efforts to exceed key performance indicator goals while providing quality patient care that demonstrates stewardship and management of valuable organization and human resources.

Education: High School diploma or equivalent (required).

Required Licensing & Certifications: BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (preferred).

Experience: Six months of previous endoscope reprocessing experience (preferred).

Skills & Abilities:

• Hard/Tech/Clinical Skills: Knowledge of infection control principles. Ability to maintain accurate documentation as required. Ability and willingness to float throughout markets as directed. Inform supervisor of supply, instrument, and equipment concerns. Analytical skills.
• Soft/Interpersonal Skills: Attention to detail. Acceptance of authority. Critical thinking. Communication with supervisor and teammates. Teamwork. Conflict resolution. Active listening. Relationship building.

Benefits: Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible). Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts. Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders. Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support.

EEO Statement: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.