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UnityPoint Health·Rock Island, Illinois
Endoscopy Technician · $18 - $28/hr
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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 57 posted nursing roles in Rock Island, Illinois rates. This role sits in the 10th percentile.
Pay for this role is about 44% below the Rock Island, Illinois median for nursing roles.
The Endoscopy Technician assists medical teams with gastrointestinal procedures, including patient preparation, specimen collection, and providing support during examinations. They are also responsible for the high-level disinfection of endoscopes and maintaining the cleanliness and functionality of the procedural room.
Assist physicians and RNs during standard and advanced procedures such as ERCPs, ensuring safe patient positioning, instrument handling, and documentation. Prepare, calibrate, and troubleshoot diagnostic and interventional endoscopy equipment, maintaining readiness and procedural efficiency. Maintain a clean, safe, and organized procedural environment, including infection control and support during patient intake, discharge, and transport. Support patient safety initiatives and infection control practices, including handling biohazards and maintaining procedural asepsis. Oversee high-level disinfection and sterilization of scopes and equipment in accordance with infection control and manufacturer’s instructions. Maintain accurate documentation for bi-directional tracing of scopes to patients. Monitor, maintain, and reorder inventory to ensure availability of necessary equipment and supplies for each room and procedure. Maintain physician preference cards and collaborate with surgical teams to support onboarding new providers and procedural needs.
Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and have experience in a hospital patient care setting. Basic knowledge of medical terminology and ECG is required, along with a CPR certification upon hire.
Education: High School Diploma/GED or equivalent degree required.
Market context
In Illinois, Endoscopy Technician openings are typically driven by hospital and ambulatory GI procedure volume, so employers look for candidates who can support patient flow and sterile processing reliably. These roles are competitive because they often require a High School diploma or GED, Certified GI Technologist certification, and prior GI procedural assistance or instrument reprocessing experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform against the original posting, then confirm your certification status and recent hands-on GI experience before applying.