Endoscopy Tech

Talented Medicals Solution; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountainview Regional Medical Center is seeking a Travel Endoscopy Technician to join the endoscopy team in Las Cruces, NM. The role requires at least two years of endoscopy experience, BLS/ASHI certifications, and GI certification or CST/CORST preferred.

This 13-week assignment involves day shifts with call requirements and no floating between units. The candidate will support advanced endoscopic procedures, manage room setup, cleaning, and instrument disinfection, and coordinate with

Qualifications

• Two years of endoscopy tech experience preferred.
• GI endoscopy knowledge and equipment handling required.
• Proficient in preparing rooms and maintaining sterile technique.
• Ability to assist GI physicians with complex ERCP and EUS-related procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare procedure rooms and ensure proper setup of equipment for endoscopic procedures.
• Assist physicians and staff by anticipating needs and supporting patient positioning.
• Perform high-level disinfection and cleaning of endoscopic equipment per guidelines.
• Troubleshoot endoscopes and related equipment to minimize delays.
• Document specimens and maintain inventory and quality control records.

Skills

Endoscopy experience

ERCP support

English communication

Prep & disinfection

Education

SGNA Advanced Associate Program

Tools

Medhost

PICIS

Job description

In-Office | Las Cruces, NM, United States

Position Description

Mountainview Regional Medical Center

Travel Endo Tech
Start: ASAP
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Days, 6:30a-3p, M-F, call required

**Call requirements: Call rotation a week at a time (15:00 to 06:00 Monday through Friday and on weekends 7am to 7 am)

****AUTO OFFERS ONLY - NO INTERVIEWS****

**2+ years endoscopy experience required

BLS or ASHI required
GI cert and CST experience preferred

Number of beds in unit = 15-18 cases per day on average and 7-8 cases on Saturdays

Shift start/end times = 6:30-3pm Monday through Friday plus call**

Call requirements = Endo techs take call for a full week from 15:00 to 06:00 Monday through Friday and on weekends 7am to 7 am.

Required certs = BCLS - Basic Life Support Issued by American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) required

No option for 48GHs

Experience = Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)-AAMA preferred or CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant preferred or Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT) preferred, GI certification or Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Certified Operating Room Surgical Technologist (CORST) preferred.

No floating required

Scrubs = Any color

EMR = Medhost and PICIS

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Prepares procedure rooms and ensures proper setup of equipment, instruments, and supplies for each endoscopic procedure

Assists procedural teams by anticipating the needs of the physician and supporting patients positioning during procedures

Cleans, decontaminates, and performs high-level disinfection of endoscopic equipment according to manufacturer guidelines and facility policies

Troubleshoots and resolves issues with endoscopes and related equipment to minimize procedural delays

Ensures proper handling, labeling, and documentation of specimens and cultures in accordance with policy

Monitors and maintains inventory of supplies, ensuring all items are in stock and removing expired items as needed

Maintains accurate department records, including quality control documentation for decontamination and equipment maintenance.

The role you'll contribute:

Under supervision, the Endoscopy Technician -Advanced Practice is the primary assistant to the physician performing the procedure. They possess the knowledge and skills for assisting the physician on advanced endoscopic procedures for patients with complex digestive health issues with minimal direction.

The Endoscopy Technician - Advanced Practice participates with patient care in the Endoscopy procedure room by performance of technical and other delegated duties.

Trains his or her peers. Maintains, cares for, and disinfects all scopes and equipment.

Adheres to the Florida Hospital Corporate Compliance Plan and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, State and federal agencies and accrediting bodies.

Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

The value you'll bring to the team:

Assists the physician in performing advanced endoscopic procedures performed on high acuity patients including but not limited to: Grade Ill Complex ERCP procedures, SPYGiass (cholangioscopy), complex endomucosal resection, Sphincter of Oddi manometry and pancreatic endotherapy (stenting), Ultrasound-guided interventions, and Peroral endoscopic myotomy procedures, double balloon enteroscopies, endosuturing, Cystgastroscopy (irrigation and removal of necrotic tissue resulting from pancreatic pseudocyst), ESD (endoscopic submucosal dissection), Endoscopic Vac therapy, Overstitch (Endoscopic Suturing).

appropriately selects and operates the appropriate equipment and accessories for advanced procedures. Troubleshoots equipment issues as needed. Anticipates needs of physician during the procedure to assist with obtaining biopsies, passing stents, and obtaining images.

Uses procedure-specific lasers and selects appropriate laser fibers and supplies for the procedure. Adheres to all safety standards related to the use of the laser. Collaborates with the Florida Hospital Laser Safety Officer to provide annual safety in-services for Endo staff.

• Participates in national teaching conferences and live training courses with physicians and department team members. Acts as preceptor or trainer for other technicians learning advanced procedures. Hosts observers in the clinical setting to facilitate learning procedure techniques and processes. Assists physicians and facilitates learning in porcine labs.
• Provides safe. clean, tested and inspected items by performing the following decontamination functions: accurately operates instrument washers and disassembles and cleans with appropriate solutions and methods. Maintains all records relating to the monitoring and testing of the decontamination/disinfection process.

Applies knowledge and ability for appropriate care and handling of instruments and scopes by inspecting for cleanliness, damage and proper function. Ensures leak testing is done on all scopes. Maintains records on scope and instrumentation maintenance.

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Ability to communicate by reading, writing legibly, and speaking English effectively
• Knowledgeable about professional and practice issues related to the field of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
• Two years' experience as an endoscopy technician, or other comparable ancillary health care role.
• Experience in assisting GI physicians with complex ERCP (SPYGiass, sphincter of Oddi manometry, pancreatic endotherapy) and EUS-guided biliary and pancreatic ductal interventions

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

• Completion of the Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (SGNA) Advanced Associates Program (certificate required)

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.