Endoscopy Equipment Technician

Boston Children's Hospital seeks an Endoscopy Equipment Technician to support our Healthcare & Medical Services department. You'll prepare, test, troubleshoot, and maintain endoscopy equipment to ensure safe, reliable performance for pediatric procedures. Responsibilities include set-up and breakdown of equipment, routine preventive maintenance, documentation of service activities, and collaboration with clinical staff to resolve technical issues. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to patient safety, quality, and innovation, working in state-of-the-art facilities that support advanced pediatric care and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Prepare endoscopy procedure rooms by assembling and staging scopes, video systems, and accessories according to procedure requirements.
• Perform manual cleaning, leak testing, and high-level disinfection of flexible and rigid endoscopes following hospital protocols and manufacturer instructions.
• Transport, dry, store, and track endoscopes and related equipment to ensure availability, integrity, and infection prevention compliance.
• Conduct basic visual inspections and simple troubleshooting of endoscopy equipment, promptly reporting malfunctions or damage to appropriate personnel.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of reprocessing cycles, quality checks, maintenance activities, and inventory usage in logs or electronic systems.
• Monitor and replenish endoscopy-related supplies and accessories, helping maintain organized, safe, and efficient equipment and storage areas.
• Adhere to all infection prevention, safety, and quality policies, including appropriate use of personal protective equipment and safe handling of chemicals.
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and other team members to support smooth workflow and high-quality pediatric patient care in a fast-paced environment.

Required Skills

• Endoscope cleaning and high-level disinfection
• Basic understanding of infection prevention and control
• Equipment setup and functional testing
• Use of automated endoscope reprocessors (AERs)
• Leak testing procedures for endoscopes
• Safe handling and storage of medical instruments
• Basic troubleshooting of endoscopy equipment
• Inventory management and supply tracking
• Attention to detail and documentation accuracy
• Ability to follow technical protocols and IFUs
• Basic computer skills for logging and tracking
• Effective communication with clinical teams
• Time management in a fast-paced environment
• Safe use of personal protective equipment (PPE)