Advanced Endoscopy Technician I - Digestive Health Procedural

Orlando Health; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Orlando is seeking an Advanced Endoscopy Technician to support complex procedures in a collaborative environment. This role includes assisting physicians, maintaining equipment, and providing patient care, with training provided for specific competencies.

Benefits

Free education programs

Well-being services

Work-life balance support

Qualifications

• Experience with endoscopy scope reprocessing preferred.
• On-the-job training provided for specific competencies.

Responsibilities

• Assist endoscopist during complex procedures like ERCP and EUS.
• Provide support during emergencies in OR, ICU, and ER settings.
• Maintain and clean endoscopic equipment as per policy.

Skills

Endoscopy scope reprocessing

Emergency protocols

Patient care

Job description

Position Summary

Advanced Endoscopy Technician I – Digestive Health Institute - Downtown

ORLANDO HEALTH DIGESTIVE HEALTH INSTITUTE Orlando Health Digestive Health Institute is an international destination for care, offering comprehensive and coordinated services to evaluate, diagnose, and treat a wide range of conditions affecting the digestive tract and gastrointestinal organs. The institute has distinguished itself worldwide in offering many diagnostic and treatment options, including artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities that improve diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes. The institute brings internationally recognized digestive disease care to a new state-of-the-art facility in downtown Orlando, as well as several satellite sites within the Orlando Health system. Orlando Health Digestive Health Institute is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winning hospitals, ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices, and outpatient facilities across Florida’s coasts and beyond. Our team of over 27,000 members is committed to providing professional and compassionate care, honoring a legacy of over 100 years. We support our staff with benefits that include free education programs and well-being services, starting from day one, with flexibility to support work-life balance. “Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is our promise to you.

Digestive Health Institute is a fast-paced, growing specialty that offers a collaborative environment. As a nurse in our Motility Procedural Center, you will perform procedures such as non-sedated esophageal manometry, anorectal manometry, pH impedance testing, and biofeedback therapy. On-the-job training will be provided, and specific competencies will be developed to ensure confidence in each procedure. You will be supported by a dynamic team focused on your success.

Full-time

Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Endoscopy scope reprocessing experience preferred

Position Summary

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

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Assist the endoscopist during complex procedures such as ERCP, EUS, Mucosal Resection, Submucosal Dissection, Hemostasis, and Third Space Endoscopy.
• Set up cautery and other equipment for procedures.
• Mix agents like saline, dye, and cyanoacrylate accurately for procedures.
• Assist with long-wire exchanges during ERCP and be familiar with accessories and emergency protocols.
• Provide endoscopic support during emergencies in OR, ICU, and ER settings.
• Operate AV equipment for recording procedures for teaching purposes.
• Assist in research and development of new products, and teach other professionals about advanced endoscopic procedures.
• Be available for emergency call coverage after hours and on weekends.
• Label and send specimens for analysis according to policy.
• Communicate patient status, equipment issues, or concerns to relevant staff.
• Prepare procedural suites and transport items and medications throughout the facility.
• Provide direct patient care, including nourishment, toileting, IV discontinuation, and vital signs, under nurse supervision.
• Maintain, clean, and store endoscopic equipment as per policy.
• Ensure timely availability of equipment and supplies for procedures.
• Process pathology specimens following protocols.
• Perform preventive maintenance and decontamination of endoscopes and diagnostic equipment.
• Assist with research procedures.
• Identify changes in patient data and notify nurses accordingly.
• Maintain aseptic techniques and regular attendance in compliance with policies.

Other Related Functions

• Maintain inventory of supplies.
• Assist with intraprocedural interventions like FNA, guidewire exchanges, glue injections, and stent deployment.
• Operate AV equipment for recording and be familiar with fluoroscopy setup during emergencies.