*The primary purpose of the Endoscopic Technologist position is to assist in the coordination of patient care activities for endoscopic procedures.* *The ideal candidate will hold a high school diploma or equivalent and bring a minimum of one year of endoscopy experience or two years of healthcare experience. Experience working in endoscopy, gastrointestinal (GI), or colorectal is preferred.* *Shift Details* The typical work schedule is Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm *Salary Range* - Annual: $49,500 minimum - $62,000 midpoint - $74,500 maximum - Hourly breakdown: minimum $23.80 - midpoint $29.81 - maximum $35.82 *What's In It for You* - Competitive pay with clear growth potential. - Regular weekday schedule for work-life balance. - Opportunity to work closely with physicians and nurses in a collaborative environment. - Hands-on experience with advanced endoscopic, ultrasound, and laser equipment. - Contribution to patient care and quality improvement initiatives. *Key Responsibilities* - Responsible for the set-up, maintenance, cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization of all endoscopic, ultra-sound and laser equipment used in endoscopic procedures. - Cleans and prepares procedure rooms. - Assists the physician and registered nurse in caring for patients undergoing endoscopic procedures. - Transports patients to appropriate locations. - Creates and edits report templates to be generated by the physicians. - Ensures dictated reports contain all pertinent information. - Contributes to maintaining inventory of supplies to provide full service to endoscopy. - Performs routine equipment maintenance. - Participates in the continuous monitoring and quality improvement efforts. *EDUCATION* Required: High school diploma/equivalent. Preferred: Graduation from a surgical technologist program. *EXPERIENCE* Required: One year of endoscopy experience or two years of healthcare experience. Certification from an approved endoscopy education program or graduation from a surgical technologist school may be substituted for the required experience. Preferred: Experience working in endoscopy, gastrointestinal (GI), or colorectal is strongly preferred. *CERTIFICATION* Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Preferred: None The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent 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 Additional Information * Requisition ID: 181416 * Employment Status: Full-Time * Employee Status: Regular * Work Week: Days * Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 49,500 * Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 62,000 * Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 74,500 * FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay * Fund Type: Hard * Work Location: Onsite * Pivotal Position: No * Referral Bonus Available?: No * Relocation Assistance Available?: No \LI-Onsite
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General overview for this role type — specific duties and requirements vary by employer.
Support roles in senior living — housekeeping, maintenance, activities, and social work — are far more resident-facing than similar positions in other industries. Housekeepers and maintenance staff interact with residents in their personal living spaces daily, which requires discretion, patience, and genuine respect for the people who live there. In Texas, even non-clinical staff must complete facility-specific training on topics like abuse prevention, infection control, and emergency procedures.
Activities coordinators and social workers play a direct role in resident well-being — isolation and depression are significant concerns in senior living, and programming that keeps residents socially engaged has measurable health outcomes. Maintenance staff in senior care need to understand life-safety systems (fire alarms, emergency generators, call systems) and are often the first responders for building emergencies. Background checks are required for all positions, and many facilities prefer candidates who have previous experience working with older adults.
What to Expect in This Role Day-to-Day
Based on typical senior living facilities in the Houston area.
For housekeeping roles, the day follows a room-by-room schedule — cleaning resident rooms, sanitizing common areas, managing laundry, and responding to spill or accident cleanups as they happen. Infection control protocols are more rigorous than in hotels or commercial cleaning, especially during flu season or respiratory illness outbreaks.
Maintenance staff handle a daily work order queue — everything from changing light bulbs and fixing call buttons to HVAC maintenance and plumbing repairs. Life-safety equipment checks (fire extinguishers, exit lighting, generator testing) happen on set schedules. Activities professionals plan and lead group programming — exercise classes, crafts, music sessions, outings — and also provide one-on-one engagement for residents who cannot participate in group settings. Social workers manage care conferences, discharge planning, family mediation, and community resource referrals. Across all these roles, the common thread is that you become a familiar, trusted presence in residents' daily lives.
Houston Area Salary Data
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Home Health and Personal Care Aide positions in the Houston metro area earn a median wage of
$10.97/hr ($22,818/yr).
The typical range is $10.60 – $13.28/hr
(25th–75th percentile).
Entry Level (10th)$20,613/yr
Houston Median$22,818/yr
Experienced (90th)$30,597/yr
vs. National Median-34.6%
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area).
Salary data provided by Houston Senior Living Guide.