Advanced Endoscopy Technician II - Full Time Days

Position Summary “Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you." About Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital is a comprehensive medical and surgical acute care facility serving the Brevard County Space Coast as a trusted healthcare provider since 2002. Conveniently located in Melbourne, the 119-bed hospital has all private rooms and is uniquely designed for your comfort and a positive patient experience. Our dedicated team of physicians, nurses, clinicians and medical professionals is committed to delivering the highest level of quality and compassionate care. We provide a complete scope of care, with advanced technology and expertise in a number of specialties, including cardiovascular care, digestive health, emergency care, orthopedics and surgical services. Recognized for high standards, we have earned full hospital and laboratory accreditation from The Joint Commission, and we are the first hospital in Brevard County to receive spine surgery certification for our specialized spine program. The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® distinguishes healthcare organizations and programs that exemplify their commitment to using best practices to improve safety and quality for their patients, staff and community. As part of our commitment to quality care, we also are a participant in the American College of Cardiology CathPCI Registry® for improved diagnostic cardiac catheterizations and percutaneous coronary interventions for heart patients. WHY ORLANDO HEALTH? Competitive Pay Evening, nights, and weekend shift differentials offered for qualifying positions. All Inclusive Benefits (Starting on Day One) Student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, FREE college education programs, retirement savings, paid paternity leave, fertility benefits, back up elder and childcare, pet insurance, PTO/Holidays, and more for full time and part time employees. Employee-centric Orlando Health has been selected as one of the “Top Places to Work in Healthcare” by Becker’s Healthcare. Position Summary Provides support to attending physicians and other team members by performing direct and indirect tasks which contribute to quality care for patients undergoing complex procedures. Responsibilities Essential Functions: Assists the endoscopist during complex endoscopic procedures such as ERCP, Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS), Endoscopic Mucosal Resection, Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection, Hemostasis and Third Space Endoscopy. Sets up cautery settings for each interventional endoscopic procedure. Mix agents such as saline, dye, cyanoacrylate in correct proportions for endoscopic procedures. Assist the endoscopist and be familiar with long-wire exchanges during ERCP. Know the accessories for each procedure and be proficient with cautery settings and other accessories to assist with endoscopic emergencies. Must be able to provide endoscopic support for emergencies in the operating room, ICU and ER settings. Operate state-of-the-art AV equipment for recording videos for teaching. Participate in lab to assist endoscopist with research and development of novel products and teach other allied professional intricacies of advanced endoscopic procedures. Be available for providing emergency call coverage after 5 PM and on weekends. Labels and sends specimens to proper department/location for analysis in accordance with policy and procedure. Communicates appropriate information regarding patient status, technical equipment, or unit concerns to necessary healthcare workers. Prepares procedural suites for advanced GI and/or other interventional procedures. Transports and delivers items, equipment, and medications (excluding controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs) throughout the facility. Provides direct care to patients in admitting and in recovery as directed by the resource nurse, including providing nourishment, assisting with toileting, discontinuing of IVs and checking vital signs. Maintains open and effective communication with patients and the GI Unit team. All duties falling under Medical Assistant per certificate. (essential). Maintains, cleans, and stores endoscopic equipment and supplies according to policy. Facilitates efficient turnover time by prioritizing activities related to equipment and instrumentation needed for cases to follow in assigned room (essential). Processes pathology specimens according to established protocols (essential). Performs preventive maintenance and decontamination of endoscopes and other diagnostic equipment in compliance with established protocols (essential). Prepares and assists with research procedures. (essential). Ensures all needed equipment and supplies are available for all procedures in a timely manner (essential). Identifies changes in collected patient data and notifying nurse Knowledge of aseptic techniques. Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards. Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures. Other Related Functions: Maintains proper inventory of supplies. Assists with technical intraprocedural interventions such as fine needle aspiration, guidewire exchanges, glue injections, stent deployment. Operate AV equipment for recording of teaching cases and be familiar with fluoroscopy set-up during emergencies. Qualifications Education/Training High School diploma or GED required. Associate degree in Biological/medical field preferred. Medical Assistant Certificate preferred. 3-5 years related work experience required. Knowledge of medical terminology. Technical and analytical abilities necessary to operate technical and electronic equipment and perform tests with a high degree of accuracy. Able to anticipate the equipment needs of the operator during an interventional procedure to meet time and quality standards. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Ability to work with critically ill patients in emergency situations under high levels of stress. Prior experience with assisting with performance of third space endoscopy such as peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM), G(gastric)- POEM, endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD), endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR), radiofrequency ablation (RFA), ERCP, EUS is preferable. Licensure/Certification Maintain current BLS/Healthcare Provider Certification. Experience Minimum of three (3) year clinical experience. Solid experience with scope reprocessing is required. Essential Functions: Assists the endoscopist during complex endoscopic procedures such as ERCP, Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS), Endoscopic Mucosal Resection, Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection, Hemostasis and Third Space Endoscopy. Sets up cautery settings for each interventional endoscopic procedure. Mix agents such as saline, dye, cyanoacrylate in correct proportions for endoscopic procedures. Assist the endoscopist and be familiar with long-wire exchanges during ERCP. Know the accessories for each procedure and be proficient with cautery settings and other accessories to assist with endoscopic emergencies. Must be able to provide endoscopic support for emergencies in the operating room, ICU and ER settings. Operate state-of-the-art AV equipment for recording videos for teaching. Participate in lab to assist endoscopist with research and development of novel products and teach other allied professional intricacies of advanced endoscopic procedures. Be available for providing emergency call coverage after 5 PM and on weekends. Labels and sends specimens to proper department/location for analysis in accordance with policy and procedure. Communicates appropriate information regarding patient status, technical equipment, or unit concerns to necessary healthcare workers. Prepares procedural suites for advanced GI and/or other interventional procedures. Transports and delivers items, equipment, and medications (excluding controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs) throughout the facility. Provides direct care to patients in admitting and in recovery as directed by the resource nurse, including providing nourishment, assisting with toileting, discontinuing of IVs and checking vital signs. Maintains open and effective communication with patients and the GI Unit team. All duties falling under Medical Assistant per certificate. (essential). Maintains, cleans, and stores endoscopic equipment and supplies according to policy. Facilitates efficient turnover time by prioritizing activities related to equipment and instrumentation needed for cases to follow in assigned room (essential). Processes pathology specimens according to established protocols (essential). Performs preventive maintenance and decontamination of endoscopes and other diagnostic equipment in compliance with established protocols (essential). Prepares and assists with research procedures. (essential). Ensures all needed equipment and supplies are available for all procedures in a timely manner (essential). Identifies changes in collected patient data and notifying nurse Knowledge of aseptic techniques. Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards. Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures. Other Related Functions: Maintains proper inventory of supplies. Assists with technical intraprocedural interventions such as fine needle aspiration, guidewire exchanges, glue injections, stent deployment. Operate AV equipment for recording of teaching cases and be familiar with fluoroscopy set-up during emergencies. Education/Training High School diploma or GED required. Associate degree in Biological/medical field preferred. Medical Assistant Certificate preferred. 3-5 years related work experience required. Knowledge of medical terminology. Technical and analytical abilities necessary to operate technical and electronic equipment and perform tests with a high degree of accuracy. Able to anticipate the equipment needs of the operator during an interventional procedure to meet time and quality standards. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Ability to work with critically ill patients in emergency situations under high levels of stress. Prior experience with assisting with performance of third space endoscopy such as peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM), G(gastric)- POEM, endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD), endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR), radiofrequency ablation (RFA), ERCP, EUS is preferable. Licensure/Certification Maintain current BLS/Healthcare Provider Certification. Experience Minimum of three (3) year clinical experience. Solid experience with scope reprocessing is required.