Endoscopy Technician II - Full Time Days

Orlando Health • Melbourne, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides support to attending physicians and other team members by performing direct and indirect tasks which contribute to quality care for patients undergoing complex procedures.

Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.

The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) enforces Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (Section 1557), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristics), in covered health programs or activities. 42 U.S.C. 18116.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or GED Required
• 3 Years of clinical experience Required
• Solid experience with scope reprocessing is Required
• Technical and analytical abilities necessary to operate technical and electronic equipment and perform tests with a high degree of accuracy Required
• Able to anticipate the equipment needs of the operator during an interventional procedure to meet time and quality standards Required
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills Required
• Ability to work with critically ill patients in emergency situations under high levels of stress Required
• Current BLS/Healthcare Provider Certification Required

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Biological/medical field Preferred
• Prior experience with assisting with performance of third space endoscopy such as peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM), G(gastric)-POEM, endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD), endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR), radiofrequency ablation (RFA), ERCP, EUS is Preferred
• Medical Assistant Certificate Preferred

Responsibilities

• Assists the endoscopist during complex endoscopic procedures such as ERCP, Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS), Endoscopic Mucosal Resection, Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection, Hemostasis and Third Space Endoscopy.
• Sets up cautery settings for each interventional endoscopic procedure.
• Mix agents such as saline, dye, cyanoacrylate in correct proportions for endoscopic procedures.
• Assist the endoscopist and be familiar with long-wire exchanges during ERCP.
• Know the accessories for each procedure and be proficient with cautery settings and other accessories to assist with endoscopic emergencies.
• Must be able to provide endoscopic support for emergencies in the operating room, ICU and ER settings.
• Operate state-of-the-art AV equipment for recording videos for teaching.
• Participate in lab to assist endoscopist with research and development of novel products and teach other allied professional intricacies of advanced endoscopic procedures.
• Be available for providing emergency call coverage after 5 PM and on weekends.
• Labels and sends specimens to proper department/location for analysis in accordance with policy and procedure.
• Communicates appropriate information regarding patient status, technical equipment, or unit concerns to necessary healthcare workers.
• Prepares procedural suites for advanced GI and/or other interventional procedures.
• Transports and delivers items, equipment, and medications (excluding controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs) throughout the facility.
• Provides direct care to patients in admitting and in recovery as directed by the resource nurse, including providing nourishment, assisting with toileting, discontinuing of IVs and checking vital signs. Maintains open and effective communication with patients and the GI Unit team. All duties falling under Medical Assistant per certificate (essential).
• Maintains, cleans, and stores endoscopic equipment and supplies according to policy.
• Facilitates efficient turnover time by prioritizing activities related to equipment and instrumentation needed for cases to follow in assigned room (essential).
• Processes pathology specimens according to established protocols (essential).
• Performs preventive maintenance and decontamination of endoscopes and other diagnostic equipment in compliance with established protocols (essential).
• Prepares and assists with research procedures (essential).
• Ensures all needed equipment and supplies are available for all procedures in a timely manner (essential).
• Identifies changes in collected patient data and notifying nurse
• Knowledge of aseptic techniques.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Maintains proper inventory of supplies.
• Assists with technical intraprocedural interventions such as fine needle aspiration, guidewire exchanges, glue injections, stent deployment.
• Operate AV equipment for recording of teaching cases and be familiar with fluoroscopy set-up during emergencies.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Evening, nights, and weekend shift differentials offered for qualifying positions.
• All Inclusive Benefits (Starting on Day One)
• Student loan repayment
• tuition reimbursement
• FREE college education programs
• retirement savings
• paid paternity leave
• fertility benefits
• back up elder and childcare
• pet insurance
• PTO/Holidays
• and more for full time and part time employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED