Lead Endoscopy Technician

Company: Oakland CA Endoscopy ASC LP
Location: Oakland
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description POSITION SUMMARY: The Lead Endoscopic Technician’s primary functions include the present GI Technician job description (involving preparation and care of endoscopic equipment, supply acquisition, and direct patient care within the scope of practice) as well as a leadership role in the clinical environment. Starting at $32/hr., commensurate with experience. QUALIFICATIONS: •High school Diploma or equivalent •BLS certification •Computer knowledge •Two (2) years experience as a GI Technician (required) ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: •Provides input for recruiting, hiring, training, and disciplining GI Technicians •Orientation and training of staff to include but not limited to: • Function and testing of scope reprocessor and steam sterilizer • Processing and maintenance of scopes to include pre-cleaning, cleaning and disinfection • Handling of specimens • Procedure room and processing room set up and take down • Handling of biopsy forceps, snares, clips and dilatation devices •Maintenance of logs in scope processing room, temperature and humidity logs and eye wash station •Assists with planning assignments for personnel and delegates specific duties and tasks •Responsible for completion of annual technical staff competencies •Provides input for annual performance appraisals •Ensures compliance that staff adheres to protective required wear (PPE) when assisting and performing decontamination and any other time when exposure to blood borne pathogens or chemicals present a hazard •Provides an inservice per year of related GI procedures •Function as a resource person to other GI Technicians and nurses •Proactively participates in QAPI and Safety Programs •Regular and predictable attendance •Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned •Attends all required education Materials Management •Communicates the need for and orders all clinical materials needed for the Center •Maintains inventory based on Par levels for the Center •Maintains vendor purchase files / packing slips •Negotiates with vendors for goods and services, negotiating the best possible price and service •Assists with receiving orders to ensure proper supplies arrived, and price and quantities are correct •Coordinate annual inventory activities •Manages all scope repairs – assuring they are sent out within 24 hours Infection Control • Wears appropriate attire according to facility policy / monitors other staff members to assure that the entire staff is educated in infection control policies and properly trained and adheres to utilization of Protective Equipment • Practices recognized principles of cleanliness and sanitation • Assists the Infection Control Nurse and Center Director in monitoring and reporting quality initiatives for practice improvement Safety Precautions • Provides for patient safety in the waiting and clinical areas • Provides for the safety of oneself and other members of the team a. Demonstrates knowledge of fire safety b. Demonstrates knowledge of the facility disaster plan Administrative Functions •Practices unfamiliar skills •Uses proper resource personnel •Demonstrates cost-effectiveness by using supplies appropriately and replacing used supplies in a timely manner •Enters appropriate documentation in the medical record or center logs •Provides patient care appropriate to age specific need •Reviews policies and procedures specific to equipment utilization based on manufacturer’s recommendations/maintains ongoing review •Reviews the practice of staff members based on the above •Actively participates with clinical staff education (including documentation) to enhance safe clinical practice Provides Equipment and Supplies Based on Patient Needs •Anticipates the need for clinical equipment and supplies •Operates equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions •Removes malfunctioning equipment from use and communicated to Center Leader •Uses supplies judiciously and in a cost-effective manner • Communicates/documents provision of equipment and supplies •Assures procedure rooms are stocked adequately •Provides input to Center Leader capital budget items Monitors and Controls Environment •Regulates temperature as indicated •Monitors sensory environment •Maintains traffic patterns in both the procedure rooms and scope reprocessing room •Adheres to sanitation policies and procedures properly disposing of contaminated waste following Universal Precautions and OSHA regulations • Communicates/documents environmental controls Respects the Patient's Rights •Demonstrates awareness of the individual rights of the patient •Provides for privacy through maintaining confidentiality • Communicates/documents provisions for patient’s rights Performs Actions that Demonstrates Accountability • Exercises safe judgment in decision making • Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability to change • Responds in a positive manner to constructive criticism • Demonstrates tact and understanding when dealing with patients, team members, members of other disciplines, and the public • Practices within ethical and legal guidelines • Seeks opportunity for continued learning • Communicates/documents actions Teamwork • Works collaboratively with healthcare team • Communicates effectively with staff, management and physicians • Communicates with Center Leader frequently providing regular updated and significant events • Participates as a team member • Participates in QAPI activities • Exhibits high level of integrity • Maintains flexibility and performs other duties as required • Participates in staff meetings, in-services, and continuing education as required MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, decimals, and percentages. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English, if bilingual Center, bilingual language is required. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret manufacturer's instructions or instructions for use. Ability to effectively present information, respond to questions, and professionally interact with managers, employees, clients, vendors, and the general public. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English, if bilingual Center, bilingual language is required. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret manufacturer's instructions or instructions for use. Ability to effectively present information, respond to questions, and professionally interact with managers, employees, clients, vendors, and the general public. REASONING ABILITY: •Exhibits mental alertness for quality decision making and exercising good judgment •Ability to multi-task effectively, efficiently, accurately, and with attention to details •Ability to use initiative, insight, and judgment in decision-making •Ability to effectively present information, respond to questions, and professionally interact with managers,co-workers, patients, and the general public •Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in a variety of forms •Ability to recognize issues and communicate to Registered Nurse/Center Leader PHYSICAL DEMANDS: •Ability to sit, stand and walk for long periods of time, i.e., 6-8 hours per day •Ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects up to 50 pounds in weight •Ability to use abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously without "giving out" or fatiguing •Ability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials, lift or transport patients, prepare medical procedure rooms, or set up patient care equipment •Ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position •Ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright •Ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath •Ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears •Specific vision abilities for close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus WORK ENVIRONMENT: •Days and hours of work may vary to meet patient and center needs •The Center is a well-lit, ventilated and climate controlled environment. The Center may require decreased lighting to meet patient care needs or procedure requirements, such as laser rooms and some OR/Procedure rooms • Ability to work with medical and office equipment, some of which will have moving parts • Noise level is usually quiet to moderate • May have exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids and materials or toxic chemicals and cleaning solutions • Procedure rooms are often small and due to equipment may have little room to work around and may necessitate reaching, pulling, pushing • Work in close proximity to patients and co-workers

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