All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family: 
 
·  Paid Days Off from Day One 
·  Student Loan Repayment Program 
·  Career Development 
·  Whole Person Wellbeing Resources 
·  Mental Health Resources and Support 

Our promise to you:  

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding thattogetherwe are even better.

Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Days 

The community you’ll be caring for:AdventHealth Tampa

·  AdventHealth Pepin Heart Institute, known across the country for its advances in cardiovascular disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment and research.
·  Surgical Pioneers – the first in Tampa with the latest robotics in spine surgery
·  Building a brand new, six story surgical and patient care tower which will ensure state of the art medical and surgical car for generations to come
·  Awarded the Get With The Guidelines – Stroke GOLD Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association and have been recognized as a recipient of their Target: Stroke Honor Roll for our expertise in stroke care. We have also received certification by The Joint Commission in collaboration with the American Stroke Association as a Primary Stroke Center.  

The role you’ll contribute:

 Under supervision, the Endoscopy Technician - Advanced Practice is the primary assistant to the physician performing the procedure.  They possess the knowledge and skills for assisting the physician on advanced endoscopic procedures for patients with complex digestive health issues with minimal direction. The Endoscopy Technician - Advanced Practice participates with patient care in the Endoscopy procedure room by performance of technical and other delegated duties. Trains his or her peers.  Maintains, cares for, and disinfects all scopes and equipment.   Adheres to the Florida Hospital Corporate Compliance Plan and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, State and federal agencies and accrediting bodies. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

·  Assists the physician in performing advanced endoscopic procedures performed on high acuity patients including but not limited to:  Grade III Complex ERCP procedures, SPYGlass (cholangioscopy), complex endomucosal resection,  Sphincter of Oddi manometry and pancreatic endotherapy (stenting), Ultrasound-guided interventions, and Peroral endoscopic myotomy procedures, double balloon enteroscopies, endosuturing, Cystgastroscopy (irrigation and removal of necrotic tissue resulting from pancreatic pseudocyst), ESD (endoscopic submucosal dissection), Endoscopic Vac therapy, Overstitch (Endoscopic Suturing).
·  Appropriately selects and operates the appropriate equipment and accessories for advanced procedures.   Troubleshoots equipment issues as needed. Anticipates needs of physician during the procedure to assist with obtaining biopsies, passing stents, and obtaining images.
·  Uses procedure-specific lasers and selects appropriate laser fibers and supplies for the procedure.  Adheres to all safety standards related to the use of the laser.  Collaborates with the Florida Hospital Laser Safety Officer to provide annual safety in-services for Endo staff.
·  Participates in national teaching conferences and live training courses with physicians and department team members.  Acts as preceptor or trainer for other technicians learning advanced procedures. Hosts observers in the clinical setting to facilitate learning procedure techniques and processes.  Assists physicians and facilitates learning in porcine labs.
·  Participates in research projects and collaborates with research team to ensure supplies and equipment are available and protocols are followed appropriately. Participates in new product trials and ensures all team members are familiar with equipment and supplies. 

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

·  Two years’ experience as an endoscopy technician, or other comparable ancillary health care role.
·  Experience in assisting GI physicians with complex ERCP (SPYGlass, sphincter of Oddi manometry, pancreatic endotherapy) and EUS-guided biliary and pancreatic ductal interventions
·  Heartsaver / AED
·   Completion of the Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (SGNA) Advanced Associates Program (certificate required

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About AdventHealth

At AdventHealth, Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ is our mission. It calls us to be His hands and feet in helping people feel whole. Our story is one of hope — one that strives to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Our more than 80,000 skilled and compassionate caregivers in hospitals, physician practices, outpatient clinics, urgent care centers, skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies and hospice centers are committed to providing individualized, wholistic care.

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