Senior Endoscopy Technologist

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 38,000 - 57,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical coverage from 30

PTO and holidays

Tuition assistance after six months

Pension/retirement benefits

Job summary

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston seeks a Senior Endoscopy Technologist to support endoscopic procedures, reprocessing, and infection control in a high-volume center.

Ideal candidates have at least 3 years of endoscopy experience, AGTS SGNA certification, and BLS/CPR. The role includes equipment maintenance, inventory management, and adherence to quality standards in patient care.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
3 years Endoscopy experience required.
AGTS SGNA certification required.
BLS or CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

Adhere to hospital, Joint Commission and SGNA guidelines for quality control and safety of procedures.
Participate in education and process improvement for self and staff.
Maintain safe endoscopy environment and ensure accurate reporting.

Skills

Endoscopy

Infection control

Equipment maintenance

Quality assurance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

AGTS SGNA certification

Job description

Senior 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, supporting complex endoscopic procedures through advanced technology, expert clinical practice, and a commitment to patient safety and quality outcomes.

UT MD Anderson delivers world-class cancer care through innovation, research, education, and multidisciplinary collaboration. The Senior Endoscopy Technician contributes directly to patient care by supporting advanced endoscopic interventions, maintaining critical equipment, and ensuring compliance with infection prevention and quality standards. The Senior Endoscopy Technician serves as a technical resource within the Endoscopy Center, and the Senior Endoscopy Technician plays an essential role in delivering safe and effective patient care.

The ideal candidate will have three years of endoscopy experience and possess an Advanced GI Technical Specialist (AGTS) certification from the Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (SGNA) and Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA). The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise in advanced endoscopy procedures, scope reprocessing, infection prevention practices, quality assurance activities, equipment management, inventory control, and regulatory compliance while supporting a high-volume, patient-focused Endoscopy Center environment.

Salary Range (Hourly Equivalent): Minimum $27.64 - Midpoint $34.62 - Maximum $41.59

The typical work schedule is Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-5:30 PM, with rotating 8:00 AM-6:30 PM shifts, 10-hour shifts, an off day TBD, and on-call required.

Work Location: Texas Medical Center

Why Us?

At UT MD Anderson, the Senior Endoscopy Technician supports a mission-driven team dedicated to advancing exceptional patient care through specialized endoscopic services. This role offers opportunities to work with advanced technologies, contribute to quality and patient safety initiatives, expand technical expertise, and support meaningful outcomes while benefiting from a comprehensive benefits package and work-life balance programs.

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 Assurance

Adhere to hospital, Joint Commission, and SGNA guidelines for quality control and safety of procedures.
Participate in the education of self and others regarding job duties and process improvement efforts.
Observe all policies and procedures to assure the quality and safety of the endoscopy environment for patients, families, and staff.
Participate in continuous monitoring and quality improvement efforts.
Ensure dictated reports contain necessary information for submission through the electronic portal or health record.
Perform routine equipment maintenance.
Maintain inventory of supplies to support endoscopy patient care.
Follow hospital laboratory protocol for collecting, labeling, and recording tissue specimens during all procedures.
Complete annual competency training on scope reprocessing.
Maintain required certifications.

Endoscopy Procedure Support

Assist competently and safely with esophagoscopy procedures.
Assist competently and safely with esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) procedures.
Assist competently and safely with flexible sigmoidoscopy procedures.
Assist competently and safely with colonoscopy procedures.
Assist competently and safely with small bowel enteroscopy procedures.
Assist competently and safely with percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube placements and replacements.
Assist competently and safely with endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) under direct fluoroscopic visualization.
Assist competently and safely with endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) and fine needle aspiration under direct visualization.
Assist competently and safely with cryoablation procedures.
Assist competently and safely with BarrX Therapy procedures.

Advanced Endoscopy Procedures

Assist competently and safely with Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR) procedures.
Assist competently and safely with Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD) procedures.
Assist competently and safely with CellVizio procedures.
Assist competently and safely with argon plasma coagulation procedures.
Assist competently and safely with dilation/dilatation procedures.
Assist competently and safely with single and double balloon techniques.
Assist competently and safely with stenting procedures.
Support travel cases using a mobile cart.

Equipment Maintenance & Inventory Management

Perform routine equipment assessments to determine functionality of CellVizio equipment.
Perform routine equipment assessments to determine functionality of cryoablation equipment.
Perform routine equipment assessments to determine functionality of APC equipment.
Perform routine equipment assessments to determine functionality of ultrasound equipment, stretchers, CO₂ systems, flushing pumps, and mobile carts.
Schedule preventive maintenance checks on equipment.
Prepare and send scopes out for repair.
Maintain records for equipment repairs.
Assist with equipment inventory.
Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required: 3 years Endoscopy experience.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Required: BLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire or
Required: CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation Upon Hire
Required: Advanced GI Technical Specialist (AGTS) certification from the Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (SGNA)
Preferred: GI Technical Specialist certification by the Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (SGNA). Upon Hire

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.

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