Endoscopy Tech II

Position Summary:

The Advanced Endoscopy Technician possesses advanced knowledge and skills necessary to perform advanced interventional

instrumentation before, during and after endoscopy procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Utilizes knowledge of the anatomy, physiology and pathology of the organs related to the GI tract. Demonstrates a variety of

• Facilitates and provides staff training and education in assisting with advanced endoscopic procedure as well as oversight of scope

• Demonstrates advanced knowledge in interventions used during endoscopy including wire manipulations, clips, assisting in

• Assists the physician with capturing of fluoroscopic images and image transfers as well as trouble shooting of equipment and tools,

• 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

• 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)

• 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

• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

• Maintains a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Completes all Orlando Health mandatory education.
• Attends department staff meetings as required.
• Assumes the responsibility for professional development and continuing education.
• Participates in nursing Environments of Care activities as assigned.

Qualifications:

High school graduate or equivalent.

• Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.
• Must meet one of the following:

o The Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associate Program with the designation of Gastroenterology Technician

o Two (2) additional years of endoscopy experience

• Certified team members must have three (3) years of endoscopy experience.
• Non-certified team member must have five (5) years of endoscopy experience.