Advanced Endoscopy Technician - Endoscopy Services - AM

Overview

Position Overview:

To understand the overall process in the assigned department and work with quality improvement initiatives. Functions as part of the team that provides services and assists with advanced endoscopy procedures requiring knowledge and understanding of specialized techniques and equipment. To clean, assemble and sterilize instrument sets and assemble and organize case carts for surgery. To operate all sterilization equipment, stock supplies and perform biological testing of sterilizers.

Pay range: $18.85 - $30.65 / hour

Benefits and perks: robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, plus more.

• To understand the overall process in the assigned department and work with quality improvement initiatives.
• Functions as part of the team that provides services and assists with advanced endoscopy procedures requiring knowledge and understanding of specialized techniques and equipment.
• To clean, assemble and sterilize instrument sets and assemble and organize case carts for surgery.
• To operate all sterilization equipment, stock supplies and perform biological testing of sterilizers.

• High School Diploma or GED and one (1) year of sterile supply or patient care experience required.
• Certified as a Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor (CFER) within two (2) years of hire date required.
• Certified with Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) within three (3) to six (6) months of hire date 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 1.1 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 2,200 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 only ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and 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.