With over 150 years of caring for our community and each other in the Washington DC area, Howard University Hospital has a world-renowned reputation for high-quality, patient-centric care. Howard University Hospital is the nation’s only teaching hospital located on the campus of a Historically Black University and has created a superior learning environment, with groundbreaking research and positive patient outcomes.

Howard University Hospital seeks to hire an Endoscopy Technician who will embrace our reach and historic tradition of excellence. If you want to make a difference in someone’s life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference.

Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager or designee, the Endoscopy Technician assists in the preparation of and during Endoscopy procedures in the operating rooms as directed. Duties are performed in strict compliance with the Hospital and Regulatory Agencies’ policies and procedures.

The hours for this position are full time Monday-Friday 7:30 am- 4:00 pm, weekends as needed.

The Endoscopy Technician position:

• Assists Endoscopists during procedures as directed. Interacts with staff, patients and their families, physicians, other healthcare providers and Hospital & University officials in a professional and courteous manner.
• Wipes/sanitizes carts, sinks and room after each procedure. Cleans, disinfects and stores endoscopes according to manufacturers’ directives and recommendations.
• Assists in supply inventory, establishing and maintaining adequate levels of supplies and equipment. Takes inventory of supplies on transport cart and in patient/exam rooms and restocks as necessary.
• Assists in the observation of patient pre and post procedure. Reports all observed changes and/or abnormalities in patient’s condition as directed. Performs personal hygiene activities for patient as needed.
• Sets up Endoscopy rooms for all procedures according to established guidelines.
• Reports equipment malfunctioning to appropriate staff and properly prepares items to be shipped out as necessary.
• Transports patients safely to and from the Endoscopy area as needed.
• Assists in the preparation and positioning of beds and orientating patient to room.
• Transports patient care equipment from one area to another, including assembling of such equipment.
• Assists with inspection and maintenance of endoscopes and equipment in the unit.
• Provides post-mortem care of deceased bodies such as labeling, wrapping dentures, and securing patient valuables.
• Orient and precept new Endoscopy Technicians
• Transports and handles specimens
• Participates in continuous quality improvement and departmental activities.
• Assumes other duties and responsibilities that are related and appropriate to the position and area. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and are not to be considered as all-inclusive.

Key competencies Include:

• Knowledge of the fundamentals of anatomy, Endoscopy procedures, aseptic techniques, surgical instruments and the care of surgical instruments.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of the use and care of and proper sterilization methods of endoscopes. Competent use of steam sterilizer and Steris System One. Ability to clean and operate various scope cleaning systems.
• Knowledge of the proper care and use of video equipment.
• Ability to set up room and equipment required for various Endoscopy procedures.
• Ability to function as an individual and as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain a professional attitude at all times.
• Competence in both oral and written English.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of patient information.
• Achieve appropriate Hospital performance, quality and productivity standards as established.

Qualified candidates will possess:

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
• Graduate of a training program for endoscopy technicians, or HUH training if available.
• One year experience working as an endoscopy technician in an acute care setting or Endoscopy Lab.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certificate

At Howard University Hospital our job is to care for you. We do this by offering:

Work life balance
Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
Competitive, comprehensive benefit plans offered (including health, disability, vacation, sick leave, and 403B retirement plan)
100% free tuition at Howard University after 1 year commitment at a graduate level

COVID-19 Vaccination

Howard University Hospital requires all external applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. External Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination and, if offered, may elect to be vaccinated at a designated Howard University Hospital location