Endoscopy Tech

Position Summary
The Endoscopy Technician possesses knowledge and skills necessary to perform interventional endoscopic procedures that support and assist the work of the physician, RN and Endoscopy Team. Responsible for the care of instrumentation before, during and after endoscopy procedures.
This is a fulltime dayshift Endoscopy Tech oppurtunity located at Horizon West (17000 Porter Rd, Winter Garden, FL 34787.)
ORLANDO HEALTH HORIZON WEST HOSPITAL
Orlando Health Horizon West Hospital is a 60-bed acute-care hospital - with room to grow to 120-beds - located in the Horizon West community of Winter Garden, Florida. The facility offers a full complement of services, including heart care with full cardio-diagnostic capabilities, digestive health, emergency care, outpatient imaging and lab, orthopedic and sports medicine, reflux and esophageal disorders, and surgical services with specialties in general, thoracic, podiatric, orthopedic, advanced gynecological and minimally invasive robotic surgery. The hospital seamlessly integrates with the 26-bed ER and medical pavilion that began serving the community in 2018.
Orlando Health Horizon West is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida's east to west coasts and beyond. Collectively, our 27,000+ team members honor our over 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve.
Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions. "Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work" is not just something we say, it's our promise to you.
Responsibilities
• Utilizes knowledge of the anatomy, physiology and pathology of the organs related to the GI tract. Demonstrates a variety of
advanced technical procedural skills including EUS machine, Endoscopy processors, ERBE , placement of esophageal, duodenal and
colonic stents, Electrohydraulic lithotripsy, cyst gastrostomies, pancreatic necrosectomies, single balloon enteroscopy, radio frequency ablation, and knowledge in the use of omega medical imaging equipment
• Facilitates and provides staff training and education in assisting with advanced endoscopic procedure as well as oversight of scope
handling, preparation and care of the scopes.
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge in interventions used during endoscopy including wire manipulations, clips, assisting in
performing of cyst gastrostomy and combined EUS/ERCP procedures.
• Assists the physician with capturing of fluoroscopic images and image transfers as well as trouble shooting of equipment and tools,
utilizing proficiencies in the use of fluoroscopy equipment.
• Assists physician in multidisciplinary OR procedures in collaboration with other multidisciplinary teams
• Labels and sends specimens to proper department/location for analysis.
• Communicates appropriate information regarding patient status, technical equipment, or unit concerns to necessary healthcare
workers.
• Prepares procedure area and equipment for procedure.
• Maintains, cleans, and stores endoscopic equipment and supplies.
• Reprocesses Flexible Endoscopes according to policy.
• Precepts new Endoscopy Technicians.
• Transports and delivers items, equipment, and medications (excluding controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs)
throughout the facility.
• Labels and sends specimens to proper department/location for analysis.
• May have limited access to areas storing medications.
• 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.
Qualifications
Education/Training

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in Biological/medical field preferred.
• Medical Assistant Certificate preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Licensure/Certification
Maintain current BLS/Healthcare Provider Certification.
Experience

• Minimum of three (3) year clinical experience. Solid experience with scope reprocessing is required.
• 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.