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Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Endoscopy Technician

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeKnoxville, TN, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • 0–2 years of healthcare experience are required.
  • Knowledge of endoscopic procedures, equipment maintenance, and disinfection protocols.
  • Understanding of aseptic techniques and infection control standards.
  • Ability to anticipate procedural needs and respond effectively to physician and team requirements.
  • Organizational and multitasking skills to manage supplies, documentation, and patient transport.
  • Proficiency in using communication tools to address concerns and resolve issues.
  • Commitment to maintaining a safe and patient-centered care environment.
  • Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute is required.
  • Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for an employer.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare procedure rooms and ensure proper setup of equipment, instruments, and supplies for each endoscopic procedure.
  • Assist procedural teams by anticipating physician needs and supporting patient positioning during procedures.
  • Clean, decontaminate, and perform high-level disinfection of endoscopic equipment according to manufacturer guidelines and facility policies.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues with endoscopes and related equipment to minimize procedural delays.
  • Handle, label, and document specimens and cultures in accordance with policy.
  • Monitor and maintain supplies inventory, ensuring items are stocked and expired items are removed as needed.
  • Maintain department records, including quality control documentation for decontamination and equipment maintenance.
  • Assist with scheduling, preoperative calls, and medical record organization to support procedural readiness.
  • Transport patients and supplies as necessary, ensuring timely and safe movement.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
  • Comply with all policies and standards.

Desired Qualifications

  • Completion of an accredited Endoscopy Technician or sterile processing program is preferred.
  • 1–3 years of previous endoscopy experience is preferred.
  • Certified Medical Assistant certification from AAMA is preferred.
  • Certified Nursing Assistant certification is preferred.
  • Certified Patient Care Technician certification is preferred.
  • In New Mexico, GI certification, Certified Surgical Technologist certification, or Certified Operating Room Surgical Technologist certification is preferred.

About the Company

Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Community Health Systems operates general acute care hospitals across 14 states, owning or leasing 71 facilities to deliver healthcare outside urban centers. Its main business is running hospital networks and providing medical and surgical services to patients, funded by payments from patients, insurers, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. The company also offers management services to its affiliates through a professional services corporation. Its workflow centers on developing and operating healthcare delivery systems, supporting a wide range of needs from emergency care to specialized treatments. The goal is to help people get well and live healthier by providing accessible non-urban and suburban hospital-based care while navigating a regulated, competitive US healthcare market.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Franklin, TN
Founded
1985

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