Advanced Endoscopy Technician II - Digestive Health Procedural

Orlando Health•Orlando, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides direct and indirect support to attending physicians and other team members to deliver quality care to patients undergoing complex endoscopic procedures at Orlando Health Digestive Health Institute in downtown Orlando. The role assists with advanced GI and interventional procedures, prepares procedural suites, operates technical and audiovisual equipment, handles specimens, and maintains and reprocesses endoscopic equipment. It also provides patient care in admitting and recovery as directed by the resource nurse and supports research and teaching activities. The position is full time on a day schedule, 40 hours per week across four 10-hour shifts. Emergency call coverage is required after 5 PM and on weekends. The work location is 1305 Kuhl Ave, Orlando, Florida 32806.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three years of clinical experience.
Solid experience with scope reprocessing.
Technical and analytical abilities to operate technical and electronic equipment and perform tests accurately.
Ability to anticipate the operator's equipment needs during interventional procedures to meet time and quality standards.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work with critically ill patients in emergency situations under high levels of stress.
Current BLS/Healthcare Provider Certification.
Endoscopy experience is required.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in a biological or medical field.
Prior experience assisting with third-space endoscopy, including POEM, G-POEM, ESD, EMR, RFA, ERCP, and EUS.
Medical Assistant Certificate.

Responsibilities

Assist the endoscopist during complex procedures, including ERCP, EUS, EMR, ESD, hemostasis, and third-space endoscopy.
Set cautery settings and prepare agents such as saline, dye, and cyanoacrylate in the correct proportions for procedures.
Assist with long-wire exchanges during ERCP and technical intraprocedural interventions such as fine needle aspiration, guidewire exchanges, glue injections, and stent deployment.
Know procedure-specific accessories and use cautery settings and other accessories to assist with endoscopic emergencies.
Provide endoscopic emergency support in the operating room, ICU, and emergency room, and provide emergency call coverage after 5 PM and on weekends.
Operate audiovisual equipment to record teaching cases and be familiar with fluoroscopy setup during emergencies.
Assist endoscopists with research and development of novel products, teach allied professionals about advanced endoscopic procedures, and prepare for and assist with research procedures.
Label and send specimens to the appropriate department or location for analysis, and process pathology specimens according to established protocols.
Communicate relevant information about patient status, technical equipment, or unit concerns to appropriate healthcare workers.
Prepare procedural suites for advanced GI and other interventional procedures and ensure equipment and supplies are available in a timely manner.
Transport and deliver items, equipment, and medications throughout the facility, excluding controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs.
Provide direct patient care in admitting and recovery as directed by the resource nurse, including nourishment, toileting assistance, IV discontinuation, and vital-sign checks.
Maintain open and effective communication with patients and the GI Unit team, and identify changes in collected patient data and notify the nurse.
Maintain, clean, store, decontaminate, and perform preventive maintenance on endoscopes and other diagnostic equipment according to policy and established protocols.
Facilitate efficient room turnover by prioritizing equipment and instrumentation needs for subsequent cases.
Use aseptic techniques and maintain proper inventory of supplies.
Maintain punctual attendance and comply with Orlando Health policies and procedures.