Endoscopy Technician II

About the role

The Endoscopy Technician II position at Houston Methodist West Hospital is responsible for performing a variety of endoscopic procedures under the supervision of a physician. This role requires a minimum of three years of experience as an Endoscopy Technician and a BLS certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an orderly environment that facilitates access to supplies, manuals and other resource information.
• Independently and competently performs the duties and responsibilities of preceptor and clinical resource to Endo Tech physicians, patients, visitors and staff in order to provide optimal patient care.
• Communicates potential revisions and accurately processes physician preference cards.
• Anticipates the needs of the physician and prepares for the procedure by independently organizing the work flow, problem-solving, and managing multiple ongoing priorities.
• Role models behaviors and skills, through peer-to-peer accountability, towards improving department score for patient satisfaction on unit-based scorecard.
• Employs strong knowledge of the Endo Tech role to provide assistance during all levels of endoscopy procedures, diagnostic, therapeutic and complex.
• Promotes quality patient care by monitoring case progression/throughput through prompt communication to unit staff.
• Contributes to identification of corrective actions and improvement activities towards meeting quality and safety targets on the unit-based scorecard, through peer-to-peer accountability, reporting near misses, and collaborating with the interprofessional team.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
• Three years of experience as an Endoscopy Technician
• BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
• Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include electronic health record and Microsoft Office software to maintain patient and exam documents
• Exhibits strong interpersonal and team player skills with all levels of the team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers
• Demonstrates independence and exercises sound judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional care team and patients and their families
• Demonstrates proficient knowledge for all endoscopy equipment and proper use, handling, cleaning, and high-level disinfecting of endoscopes, equipment and accessories
• Demonstrates proficient knowledge and appropriate use of hospital database such as EPIC. Ability to access information both in the department and within the hospital system
• Demonstrates Level I (entry-level GI procedures) with expertise
• Demonstrates Level II (moderate level GI procedures and ERCP skills) with proficiency
• Demonstrates proficiency in advanced ERCP skills including SpyGlass and EHL
• Demonstrates competency in a minimum of one specialty skill
• Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates Certificate (SGNA) within six months of hire

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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Company Profile

Houston Methodist West Hospital is committed to leading medicine in West Houston, Katy and surrounding communities by delivering the Houston Methodist standard of exceptional safety, quality, service and innovation. The growing campus offers access to the most innovative medical and surgical care available, including cardiology and cardiovascular surgery; neurology and neurosurgery; comprehensive cancer care; orthopedics and sports medicine; gastroenterology; bariatrics; childbirth center with level III NICU; emergency care; and advanced imaging.