Orlando Health·Melbourne, Florida
Provides technical and clinical support to physicians during complex endoscopic procedures, including ERCP and EUS. Responsible for equipment setup, specimen handling, and providing direct patient care in admitting and recovery areas.
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Provides support to attending physicians and other team members by performing direct and indirect tasks which contribute to quality care for patients undergoing complex procedures.
Assists the endoscopist during complex endoscopic procedures such as ERCP, Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS), Endoscopic Mucosal Resection, Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection, Hemostasis and Third Space Endoscopy. Sets up cautery settings for each interventional endoscopic procedure. Mix agents such as saline, dye, cyanoacrylate in correct proportions for endoscopic procedures. Assist the endoscopist and be familiar with long-wire exchanges during ERCP. Know the accessories for each procedure and be proficient with cautery settings and other accessories to assist with endoscopic emergencies. Must be able to provide endoscopic support for emergencies in the operating room, ICU and ER settings. Operate state-of-the-art AV equipment for recording videos for teaching. Participate in lab to assist endoscopist with research and development of novel products and teach other allied professional intricacies of advanced endoscopic procedures. Be available for providing emergency call coverage after 5 PM and on weekends. Labels and sends specimens to proper department/location for analysis in accordance with policy and procedure. Communicates appropriate information regarding patient status, technical equipment, or unit concerns to necessary healthcare workers. Prepares procedural suites for advanced GI and/or other interventional procedures. Transports and delivers items, equipment, and medications (excluding controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs) throughout the facility. Provides direct care to patients in admitting and in recovery as directed by the resource nurse, including providing nourishment, assisting with toileting, discontinuing of IVs and checking vital signs. Maintains open and effective communication with patients and the GI Unit team. All duties falling under Medical Assistant per certificate. (essential). Maintains, cleans, and stores endoscopic equipment and supplies according to policy. Facilitates efficient turnover time by prioritizing activities related to equipment and instrumentation needed for cases to follow in assigned room (essential). Processes pathology specimens according to established protocols (essential). Performs preventive maintenance and decontamination of endoscopes and other diagnostic equipment in compliance with established protocols (essential). Prepares and assists with research procedures. (essential). Ensures all needed equipment and supplies are available for all procedures in a timely manner (essential). Identifies changes in collected patient data and notifying nurse Knowledge of aseptic techniques. 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.
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Functions: Maintains proper inventory of supplies. Assists with technical intraprocedural interventions such as fine needle aspiration, guidewire exchanges, glue injections, stent deployment. Operate AV equipment for recording of teaching cases and be familiar with fluoroscopy set-up during emergencies.
Requires a high school diploma and at least 3-5 years of related clinical experience, with a strong emphasis on scope reprocessing. BLS/Healthcare Provider Certification is mandatory, while a Medical Assistant certificate or Associate degree is preferred.
Market context
In Florida, support-services openings often draw steady demand because facilities rely on CNAs and other support staff to keep daily operations moving. These roles are competitive when employers need current Florida CNA licensure, AHA BLS certification, and EKG skills, and the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here save you time by pulling key details from the original posting. Before applying, confirm your certifications are current and note any EKG experience clearly in your resume.