Endoscopic Technologist – Colorectal Center (Weekdays)

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Job summary

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center invites applications for an Endoscopic Technologist to coordinate patient care activities for endoscopic procedures. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and at least one year of endoscopy experience or two years of healthcare experience, with preference for outpatient endoscopy exposure.

Typical schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:30 am–5:00 pm. BLS/CPR certification is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of endoscopy experience or two years of healthcare experience required.
• Preferred: one year of outpatient endoscopy experience.
• Certification from an approved endoscopy education program or surgical technologist school may substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Set up, maintain, clean, disinfect and sterilize endoscopic, ultrasound and laser equipment.
• Clean and prepare procedure rooms.
• Assist physician and RN in caring for patients undergoing endoscopic procedures.
• Transport patients to appropriate locations.
• Create and edit report templates for physicians.
• Ensure dictated reports contain all pertinent information.
• Maintain inventory of supplies for endoscopy services.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance.
• Participate in ongoing quality improvement efforts.

Skills

Endoscopy experience

Healthcare experience

Outpatient endoscopy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduation from a surgical technologist program (preferred)

Tools

Endoscopy equipment

Ultrasound equipment

Laser equipment

Job description

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center invites applications for an Endoscopic Technologist to coordinate patient care activities for endoscopic procedures. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and at least one year of endoscopy experience or two years of healthcare experience, with preference for outpatient endoscopy exposure.

Typical schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:30 am–5:00 pm. BLS/CPR certification is required.