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Endoscopy Technician-Full-time Day Shift

Northwestern Medicine · Geneva, IL · Full time · Health Care Provider

Posted Sep 24, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 5, 2026

Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time you suggested an improvement to a cleaning or quality process.

What they are checking: Whether they take part in continuous quality improvement for endoscopes, as the posting asks.

How do you stay productive and focused during repetitive work?

What they are checking: Whether they can keep standards high on the hundredth scope of the week as on the first.

What would you do

You find a small tear or a failed leak test on a scope. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they pull damaged scopes from use and work with the charge nurse to get them repaired.

The schedule is running behind and a doctor wants a scope faster than the cycle allows. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they refuse to shortcut reprocessing even under pressure from a physician.

How do you help with on-time starts and quick turnovers in the endoscopy lab?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the daily schedule and pitch in to keep it moving.

What would you do if you thought a coworker skipped a step in reprocessing?

What they are checking: Whether they will speak up and report, since the risk falls on the next patient.

About the work

Walk me through how you reprocess a video endoscope from the moment it leaves the procedure room.

What they are checking: Whether they know each step of reprocessing, since a skipped step can spread infection between patients.

Why does pre-cleaning at the bedside matter so much before the scope goes into the washer?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that dried debris can make high-level disinfection fail.

How do you keep documentation on scope inventory, reprocessing and repairs accurate?

What they are checking: Whether they see records as the way to trace a scope if an infection is ever reported.

How do you protect yourself from chemical and biological exposure in the reprocessing room?

What they are checking: Whether they use PPE and handle disinfectants safely every time.

Walk me through how you identify and safely transport a patient by stretcher.

What they are checking: Whether they use proper patient identification and safe transport, which are listed duties.

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The full job description

As published by Northwestern Medicine.

The Endoscopy Tech reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. A clinically competent Endoscopy Lab Scope Reprocessing Technician who works under the supervision of the RN in delivering skilled and effective reprocessing of OES and Video Endoscopes, use of reprocessing machines and all related functions. Provides direct and indirect patient care in the ambulatory care setting under the supervision of a registered nurse. Utilizes initiative, strives to maintain steady level of productivity. Assists in maintenance of a safe and clean environment. Participates in the continuous quality improvement activities regarding endoscopes. Responsibilities: • Maintains competencies in the reprocessing of endoscopes and operating the scope washers. • Identifies actual or potential problems with the integrity of the endoscopes and assists the charge nurse in orchestrating repair. • Maintains documentation regarding the inventory and repair of endoscopes. • Uses proper patient identification procedures in transporting of patients. • Safely transports patients by wheelchair or stretcher. • Demonstrates support and awareness of daily schedule by expediting on time starts and efficient turnover between procedures. Demonstrates knowledge of endotherapy supplies and equipment. • Locates, obtains, and restocks supplies and equipment. • Performs services requiring technical and manual skills under the direction of a physician and/or nurse. • Maintains a clean and orderly environment. • Assists the nurse in the preparation of the patient prior to and after the procedure. Required: • High school graduate or equivalent • CPR – Basic Life Support Preferred: • Bachelor of Science Degree Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status. Background Check Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act. Artificial Intelligence Disclosure Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. Benefits We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Click on or copy and paste URL to your browser to view detailed benefits information NorthwesternMedicine Career Page https://jobs.nm.org/benefits Please refer to the Benefits Eligibility by Employment Classification to determine benefits eligibility for job postings. If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign-on bonus. Exception : New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.