Endoscopy Technician
Endoscopy Technician
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Norfolk VAWork Shift
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Sentara Norfolk General Hospital Endoscopy Unit Schedule: Part- time Monday through Friday 3 shifts/week (9-hour shifts) Call Requirements: 12 weekday on-call shifts () and at least one full weekend call per month (Friday 1700 Monday 0700)
Reports To: Endoscopy SupervisorPosition Summary: The Part-Time Endoscopy Technician supports the Endoscopy Unit at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital assisting in complex procedures and contributing to safe efficient care across three specialized service lines: Gastroenterology Pulmonology and Otolaryngology (ENT). This technician plays a vital role in ensuring high-quality clinical and technical support during diagnostic and interventional procedures including advanced GI interventions not performed elsewhere in the region.Key Responsibilities: Prepare procedure rooms and equipment for scheduled and emergent endoscopic procedures. Assist physicians during endoscopic procedures by handling instruments troubleshooting equipment and ensuring patient safety. Ensure proper handling and transport of scopes post-procedure in accordance with infection control standards and Det Norske Veritas (DNV) requirements. Stock and maintain procedure supplies and ensure readiness for all service lines (GI Pulmonary ENT). Participate in on-call rotation for emergent and urgent procedures. Provide support in managing complex cases including interventional EUS ERCP bronchoscopies with navigational guidance and ENT diagnostics. Communicate effectively with the nursing and physician team to ensure smooth procedural workflow. Uphold Sentara Healths commitments to safety dignity communication teamwork and patient-centered care.Required Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent. Minimum 1 year of experience in a procedural or surgical environment preferred. Demonstrated knowledge of endoscopic equipment and infection control procedures. Current BLS certification (or ability to obtain upon hire). Flexible availability to meet scheduled and on-call responsibilities.Preferred Qualifications: Completion of a formal endoscopy technician training program or surgical technologist certification. Prior experience with advanced endoscopic procedures including ERCP and EBUS. Familiarity with Olympus scope systems and procedural workflow in a hospital-based endoscopy setting.
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Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital located in Norfolk VA is a 525-bed tertiary care facility that is home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads and also serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School.
In addition to the high-quality heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital our facility is home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and several other dedicated facilities and specialized services. As a recognized accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence our hospital specializes in heart and vascular neurosciences neurosurgery urology oncology spine care advanced imaging behavioral health maternity and womens health including a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit.
Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30000-member workforce. Diversity inclusion and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.
In support of our mission to improve health every day this is a tobacco-free environment.
For positions that are available as remote work Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:
Alabama Delaware Florida Georgia Idaho Indiana Kansas Louisiana Maine Maryland Minnesota Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Pennsylvania South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin and Wyoming.
Required Experience:
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Employment Type
Part-Time
