Endoscopic Technologist

UT MD Anderson

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 75,000

Full time

2 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus available

Relocation assistance available

Onsite work location

Job summary

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking an Endoscopy Technologist to join the Endoscopy Center in Houston. You will support procedural readiness, patient care activities, and infection prevention while ensuring safe operation of endoscopy equipment and workflow.

Responsibilities include assisting with esophagogastroduodenoscopy, colonoscopy, and advanced techniques, maintaining quality control, and training staff.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Preferred: graduation from surgical technologist program.
1 year Endoscopy experience required; or 2 years healthcare experience; or completion of an approved endoscopy education program.
BLS or CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

Adhere to hospital and SGNA guidelines for safety and quality control.
Assist with endoscopy procedures and scope reprocessing.
Maintain equipment and document specimens during procedures.
Participate in education and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Endoscopy experience

Healthcare experience

Infection control

Quality assurance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Graduation from surgical technologist program

Job description

Endoscopy Technologist The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The Endoscopy Center provides specialized diagnostic and therapeutic gastrointestinal services utilizing advanced endoscopic technologies and procedures to support comprehensive patient care. The Endoscopy Technician plays a vital role in maintaining procedural readiness, supporting patient care activities, and ensuring compliance with infection prevention and quality standards. UT MD Anderson is internationally recognized for excellence in patient care, research, education, and prevention. The Endoscopy Technician works within the Endoscopy Center to support a multidisciplinary clinical team, while the Endoscopy Technician ensures the safe operation of equipment and procedural workflows. The Endoscopy Technician contributes to exceptional patient care through technical expertise, procedural support, and adherence to regulatory and organizational standards. The ideal candidate possesses current BLS certification and demonstrates experience supporting endoscopic procedures, scope reprocessing, infection control practices, specimen management, and quality assurance activities. Candidates who are committed to maintaining competency, supporting process improvement initiatives, and delivering safe, efficient procedural support in a fast-paced clinical environment will be well suited for this role. Salary Range (Hourly Equivalent Based on a 40-Hour Work Week): Minimum $23.80 - Midpoint $29.81 - Maximum $35.82 The typical work schedule is Monday - Friday, 10-hour shifts (7:00am-5:30pm, 8:00am-6:30pm, and 9:00am-5:30pm), with late shifts required.

Why Us?

As an Endoscopy Technologist at UT MD Anderson, you will directly support the institution's mission by helping deliver safe, high-quality endoscopic care to patients undergoing complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. This role offers opportunities to develop specialized procedural expertise, participate in quality improvement initiatives, maintain advanced technical competencies, and contribute to a collaborative environment that values professional growth and work-life balance.

Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.

Responsibilities

Scope Reprocessing, Infection Control & Quality Control

Adhere to hospital, Joint Commission, and SGNA guidelines for quality control and procedural safety
Observe all policies and procedures to ensure the quality and safety of the endoscopy environment for patients, families, and staff
Participate in continuous monitoring and quality improvement efforts
Complete annual competency training on scope reprocessing
Maintain required certifications
Perform routine equipment maintenance

Education, Documentation & Process Improvement

Participate in the education of self and others regarding job duties and process improvement efforts
Help ensure dictated reports contain necessary information for transmission through the electronic portal or health record
Support adherence to departmental documentation standards and quality expectations

Inventory & Specimen Management

Maintain inventory of supplies to support uninterrupted endoscopy services
Follow hospital laboratory protocols for collecting tissue specimens during procedures
Label tissue specimens accurately
Record specimens appropriately during all procedures

Endoscopy Procedures

Safely assist with esophagoscopy procedures
Safely assist with esophagogastroduodenoscopy procedures
Safely assist with flexible sigmoidoscopy procedures
Safely assist with colonoscopy procedures
Safely assist with small bowel enteroscopy procedures
Safely assist with percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube placements and replacements

Advanced Endoscopy Procedures

Assist with endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography under direct fluoroscopic visualization
Assist with endoscopic ultrasonography and fine needle aspiration under direct visualization of endoscopic ultrasonography
Support Cryoablation and BarrX Therapy procedures
Support Endoscopic Mucosal Resection and Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection procedures
Assist with CellVizio, Argon plasma coagulation, dilation/dilatation, Single/Double Balloon Technique, stenting, and travel cases using a mobile cart

Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Preferred: Graduation from surgical technologist program.

Work Experience

Required: 1 year Endoscopy experience. or
Required: 2 years Healthcare experience. or
Required: Certification from an approved endoscopy education program or graduation from surgical technologist school may be substituted for required experience.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Required: BLS - Basic Life Support or
Required: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition. This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment. It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

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