Endoscopy Tech II

Position Summary The Advanced Endoscopy Technician possesses advanced knowledge and skills necessary to perform advanced 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 Pool position located at 10000 W Colonial Dr, Ocoee, FL 34761 . ORLANDO HEALTH

• HEALTH CENTRAL HOSPITAL Located in Ocoee, Florida, Orlando Health

• Health Central Hospital is a 252-bed comprehensive medical and surgical acute-care facility that has been serving the residents of west Orange County for more than 70 years. Services range from 24/7 emergency care to heart and vascular and stroke care, neurosciences, oncology, orthopedics, minimally invasive robotic surgery and more.
  
  Our hospital has earned accreditations and designations in many specialty services, including bariatric, spine, stroke, hip replacement and knee replacement. We also have been recognized as a High Performing Hospital in diabetes, heart attack and heart failure by U.S. News & World Report for 2023-2024 and received an "A" Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for Spring 2023. Orlando Health

• Health Central 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 graduate or equivalent. Licensure/Certification • 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 Specialist (GTS), or o Certification Board of Sterile Processing (CBSPD) Flexible Scope Certification. o Two (2) additional years of endoscopy experience Experience • Certified team members must have three (3) years of endoscopy experience. • Non-certified team member must have five (5) years of endoscopy experience.

Education/Training High school graduate or equivalent. Licensure/Certification • 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 Specialist (GTS), or o Certification Board of Sterile Processing (CBSPD) Flexible Scope Certification. o Two (2) additional years of endoscopy experience Experience • Certified team members must have three (3) years of endoscopy experience. • Non-certified team member must have five (5) years of endoscopy experience.

• 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