Endoscopy Technician Team Lead- Full Time- Days

Endoscopy Technician Team Lead

When two established local health systems unite as one collaborative network, healthcare becomes so much more. Centralus Health, an affiliation of Arnot Health and Cayuga Health, is focused on our region's changing needs and your wellbeing. More than a group of experienced caregivers, Centralus Health is a partnership of advocates who strive to eliminate barriers to better health, innovating and evolving services in our communities for enhanced holistic care close to home. Beyond clinical outcomes, it's strengthening community connections and setting a higher standard for quality that's exceptionally personal.

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The Endoscopy Technical Specialist Team Leader provides leadership and advanced technical expertise to support safe, efficient, and high-quality gastrointestinal procedures. This role oversees daily technical operations of the Endoscopy Unit, supervises and mentors endoscopy technicians, and serves as a clinical and technical resource for providers and nursing staff. The Team Leader ensures compliance with SGNA, AAMI, CDC, and regulatory standards; maintains equipment, scope, and supply readiness; and collaborates with Sterile Processing, Anesthesia, Biomed, and other departments to optimize patient care and workflow.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Leadership & Workflow Coordination

• Lead, coach, and mentor endoscopy technicians, providing onboarding, training, and ongoing skill development.
• Coordinate daily technician assignments, room coverage, breaks, lunches, and procedure flow to support on-time starts and minimize delays.
• Maintain technician schedules, including on-call coverage.
• Collaborate with the charge nurse and providers to adjust staffing based on patient acuity, add-on cases, procedural complexity, and equipment needs.
• Ensure emergency equipment, scopes, supplies, and advanced devices are stocked, functional, and readily available.

Clinical & Technical Support

• Assist during advanced and complex endoscopic procedures, serving as the primary technical resource.
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and coordinate repairs with Biomed and external vendors.
• Partner with Sterile Processing to ensure scopes undergo appropriate leak testing, high-level disinfection, storage, and documentation in accordance with AAMI ST91 and SGNA standards.
• Oversee specimen handling, device tracking, quality indicators, and equipment logs.

Team Management

• Participate in hiring, onboarding, performance evaluation, and coaching of endoscopy technicians.
• Conduct competency validations and maintain required training and certification documentation.
• Identify workflow improvement opportunities and support leadership with policy development and implementation.

Core Competencies

Assessment

• Assess procedure room readiness, equipment functionality, and scope integrity prior to each case.
• Evaluate staff competency, learning needs, and performance concerns.
• Identify and address patient safety risks during procedures.
• Monitor supply levels, expiration dates, and inventory trends.

Implementation

• Implement daily assignments, quality standards, and unit policies.
• Provide advanced technical support during procedures, including electrocautery assistance, advanced device operation, and therapeutic interventions.
• Coordinate orientation and training plans for new technicians.

Evaluation

• Evaluate staff performance and procedural competency; document concerns and communicate with leadership.
• Collaborate with Sterile Processing to ensure audits of reprocessing logs, scope tracking, and quality metrics are completed.
• Monitor room turnover times, equipment readiness, and supply availability.
• Evaluate workflow efficiency and recommend process improvements.

Risk Management & Safety

• Ensure compliance with SGNA, CDC, OSHA, AORN, and AAMI ST91 standards.
• Oversee the safe use of electrosurgical devices, CO₂ insufflators, cautery systems, and endoscopic accessories.
• Report safety events, near misses, and equipment failures; participate in root cause analysis as appropriate.
• Support procedural and sedation safety through equipment checks and recognition of patient deterioration.

Information Management

• Maintain accurate scope tracking records, high-level disinfection logs, quality indicators, and equipment maintenance documentation in collaboration with Sterile Processing.
• Protect patient privacy and device traceability in compliance with HIPAA.
• Track staff competencies, training dates, and certification records

Judgment

• Demonstrate sound clinical and operational judgment during emergencies, equipment failures, case delays, and supply shortages.
• Prioritize tasks based on patient acuity, procedural urgency, and operational impact.
• Assign technicians based on skill level, experience, and case complexity.
• Recognize when to escalate issues to the charge nurse, manager, Sterile Processing, Biomed, or Anesthesia.

Professional Development

• Participate in continuing education through SGNA, AAMI, and hospital-sponsored programs.
• Maintain advanced competency in new endoscopic equipment and emerging GI technologies.
• Engage in leadership development, mentorship, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Pursue specialty certification such as Advanced Gastroenterology Technical Specialist (AGTS) or equivalent.
• Stay current with regulatory standards, guidelines, and evidence-based practice.

Education & Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Endoscopy Technician certification required; AGTS certification preferred.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience as an Endoscopy Technician; advanced GI and ERCP experience strongly preferred.
• Prior leadership, preceptor, or charge experience preferred.
• BLS required; ACLS preferred based on facility requirements.
• Demonstrated knowledge of GI equipment, infection prevention, reprocessing standards, and advanced endoscopic procedures.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of a fast-paced endoscopy environment, including lifting equipment, assisting with patient positioning, and prolonged standing.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent hand and finger use (e.g., to operate a computer keyboard).
• Lifting and carrying items up to 20 lbs. (e.g., boxes, equipment), with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, or crouch for tasks such as retrieving items from lower shelves or filing in low drawers.
• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods, as the position may require.
• Capacity to operate job-related equipment, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Location and Travel Requirements:

• Onsite at Cayuga Medical Center- 101 Dates Drive, Ithaca, NY 14850
  • Will cover main campus, CEC, and Surgicare in the future

• Shift: Days
• Travel can be expected in this role when covering all 3 locations

Pay Range Disclosure:

Standard Rate of $27.23 per hour

Centralus Health System and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.

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