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MD Anderson Cancer Center
Endoscopic Technologist
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What they do
An Endoscopy Technician assists physicians and nurses in endoscopy procedures by preparing and cleaning equipment and monitoring patients. Works in a hospital or other healthcare facility.
$39,962 / year median in Texas
+18% projected growth
Job Description
- Endoscopy Technologist
- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention.
- Salary Range
- (Hourly Equivalent Based on a 40-Hour Work Week): Minimum $23.80
- Midpoint $29.81
- Maximum $35.82 The typical work schedule is Monday
- Friday, 10-hour shifts (7:00am-5:30pm, 8:00am-6:30pm, and 9:00am-5:30pm), with late shifts required.
- Why Us?
- As an Endoscopy Technologist at UT MD Anderson, you will directly support the institution's mission by helping deliver safe, high-quality endoscopic care to patients undergoing complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
- Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
- Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
- Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
- Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.
- Responsibilities
- Scope Reprocessing, Infection Control & Quality Control
- Adhere to hospital, Joint Commission, and SGNA guidelines for quality control and procedural safety
- Observe all policies and procedures to ensure the quality and safety of the endoscopy environment for patients, families, and staff
- Participate in continuous monitoring and quality improvement efforts
- Complete annual competency training on scope reprocessing
- Maintain required certifications
- Perform routine equipment maintenance
- Education, Documentation & Process Improvement
- Participate in the education of self and others regarding job duties and process improvement efforts
- Help ensure dictated reports contain necessary information for transmission through the electronic portal or health record
- Support adherence to departmental documentation standards and quality expectations
- Inventory & Specimen Management
- Maintain inventory of supplies to support uninterrupted endoscopy services
- Follow hospital laboratory protocols for collecting tissue specimens during procedures
- Label tissue specimens accurately
- Record specimens appropriately during all procedures
- Endoscopy Procedures
- Safely assist with esophagoscopy procedures
- Safely assist with esophagogastroduodenoscopy procedures
- Safely assist with flexible sigmoidoscopy procedures
- Safely assist with colonoscopy procedures
- Safely assist with small bowel enteroscopy procedures
- Safely assist with percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube placements and replacements
- Advanced Endoscopy Procedures
- Assist with endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography under direct fluoroscopic visualization
- Assist with endoscopic ultrasonography and fine needle aspiration under direct visualization of endoscopic ultrasonography
- Support Cryoablation and BarrX Therapy procedures
- Support Endoscopic Mucosal Resection and Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection procedures
- Assist with CellVizio, Argon plasma coagulation, dilation/dilatation, Single/Double Balloon Technique, stenting, and travel cases using a mobile cart Perform other duties as assigned
EDUCATION
Required:
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Preferred:
Graduation from surgical technologist program.WORK EXPERIENCE
Required:
1 year Endoscopy experience. or
Required:
2 years Healthcare experience. orRequired:
Certification from an approved endoscopy education program or graduation from surgical technologist school may be substituted for required experience.LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required:
BLS- Basic Life Support or
Required:
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent [benefits](https://www.utsystem.edu/offices/employee-benefits/insurance-0/eligibility), including medical, dental, [paid time off](https://www.mdanderson.org/about-md-anderson/employee-resources/leave.html), [retirement](https://www.utsystem.edu/offices/employee-benefits/ut-retirement-program/voluntary-retirement-programs), tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition. This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment. It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.[http:
//www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html](http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html) Additional InformationRequisition ID:
182985Employment Status:
Full-TimeEmployee Status:
RegularWork Week:
Day/Evening, Days, EveningsMinimum Salary:
US Dollar (USD) 49,500Midpoint Salary:
US Dollar (USD) 62,000Maximum Salary :
US Dollar (USD) 74,500FLSA:
non-exempt and eligible for overtime payFund Type:
HardWork Location:
OnsitePivotal Position:
Yes- Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
- Relocation Assistance Available?
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Health Insurance