Senior Endoscopy Technologist - Endoscopy Center

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Houston seeks a Senior Endoscopy Technician to provide high-quality care in an endoscopy setting. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with GI procedures and relevant certifications. This full-time role requires teamwork, adherence to safety guidelines, and a commitment to continuous quality improvement.

Benefits

Referral Bonus Available

Relocation Assistance Available

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of GI experience.
• Three years of endoscopy experience.

Responsibilities

• Assists with a variety of endoscopic procedures.
• Performs routine equipment assessments.
• Participates in education and process improvement initiatives.

Skills

AGTS Certification

Basic Life Support

Education

High school graduation or equivalent

Job description

Senior Endoscopy Technician

Ideal Candidate Profile

Required Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of GI experience.

Must-Haves:

• AGTS Certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience with therapeutic procedures such as ERCP, FTRD, EMR, POEM, etc.

Department Appeal

• Encourages teamwork & collaboration.
• Clear vision and mission.
• Dedicated employees.
• Promotes wellness and transparency.
• Equal recognition and rewards.
• Fairness and open communication.

Shift Details

• Rotating shift (10 hours), day shift, onsite.
• On-call and late shift required.

Job Specific Competencies

Scope Reprocessing/Infection & Quality Control

• Adheres to hospital, Joint Commission, and SGNA safety guidelines.
• Participates in education and process improvement initiatives.
• Ensures quality and safety in the endoscopy environment.
• Engages in continuous quality monitoring.
• Maintains accurate reports and inventory.
• Follows specimen collection protocols.
• Completes annual competency training and maintains required certifications.

Endoscopy Procedures
Assists with a variety of endoscopic procedures, including but not limited to:

• Esophagoscopy, EGD, sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy, small bowel enteroscopy.
• PEG placements, ERCP, EUS, cryoablation, BarrX Therapy.
• Endoscopic mucosal/submucosal resection, CellVizio, APC, dilation, stenting.
• Single/Double Balloon Technique, mobile cart travel cases.

Equipment Maintenance/Management

• Performs routine equipment assessments.
• Schedules preventive maintenance.
• Manages scope repairs and records.
• Assists with inventory management.

Other Duties as Assigned

If you meet the qualifications and are passionate about providing high-quality care in an endoscopy setting, we encourage you to apply!

Education
High school graduation or equivalent.

Experience
Three years of endoscopy experience.

Certification/Licensure
Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.

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

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 173213
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Day/Evening, Days, Evenings
• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 48,000
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 60,000
• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 72,500
• FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
• Fund Type: Hard
• Work Location: Onsite
• Pivotal Position: Yes
• Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
• Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes
• Science Jobs: No

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