Supervisor Endoscopy

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center is an internationally recognized leader in research and clinical excellence that has given rise to breakthroughs in cardiovascular care neuroscience oncology transplantation and more. Our team’s efforts have led to the creation of many research programs and initiatives to develop advanced treatments found nowhere else in the world. In our commitment to advancing standards in an ever-evolving healthcare environment our new McNair Campus is designed around the human experience—modeled on evidence-based practices for the safety of patients visitors staff and physicians. The 27.5-acre campus represents the future of healthcare through a transformative alliance focused on leading-edge patient care research and education. Our strong alliance with Texas Heart® Institute and Baylor College of Medicine allows us to bring our patients a powerful network of care unlike any other. Our collaboration is focused on increasing access to care through a growing network of leading specialists and revolutionizing healthcare to save lives and improve the health of the communities we serve.

Position Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to coordinate and provide technical support in for endoscopic GI and Pulmonary  patient care. The Supervisor is accountable for the technical staff supervision, performance of the endoscopic  technical daily operations, patient throughput, supply inventory and management, and ensuring compliance with  regulatory standards and policies, equipment manufacturer instruction for use (IFUS), and Pulmonary training and  competencies . Responsible for other duties delegated from the Endoscopy Director.     

Position Responsibilities:

• Manages technical day to day needs of Endoscopy Lab including patient throughput, collaboration with physicians and others to complete scheduled procedures
• Assist with hiring, evaluating, performance, disciplinary actions, and coaching of the technical endoscopy staff in conjunction with endoscopy leadership
• Assist with training and yearly mandatory technical competencies and education of the endoscopy staff
• Coordinates and oversees technical staff schedules, late and “on call” coverage to ensure appropriate experience and skill mix for all cases and locations
• Responsible for maintaining properly functioning equipment, preventive maintenance, adequate supply inventory and the ordering of supply for all endoscopy locations
• Identifies opportunities for improvement and communicates via appropriate channels with Leadership Team.
• Participates in policy creation and/or revisions of unit policies
• Ensures quality control processes are completed and documented per hospital and regulatory requirements
• Collaborates with Endoscopy Director on budget, new capital equipment planning, purchasing and achieving productivity standards
• Serves as a resource to staff by active participation in trouble shooting technical issues during procedures, procedure equipment needs,  supply usage, inventory and PAR levels
• Participates in continuous monitoring and quality improvement efforts, on accreditation teams or other hospital committees
• Assumes the role of unit Laser and Radiation Safety Officer
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Licensure:

• RN license or Certified Endoscopy Technologist (AGTS); 
• HS  Diploma/GED 

Minimum Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) years of Endoscopy experience 
• Served in a leadership role by effectively working with staff,  physicians, vendors, and patients