Overview of the Endoscopy Technician Training Program | April 2025-Case Study of Implementation in a Unit Portion

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The speech highlights the achievements and challenges in establishing an advanced endoscopy assistant program at Mayo Clinic in collaboration with the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE). The initiative addresses a high turnover of skilled technicians by creating a defined career pathway, improving retention rates, and increasing job satisfaction. By developing the advanced endoscopy assistant role, technicians receive formal training and certification, allowing them to assist in complex procedures and engage more comprehensively in patient care. Despite barriers such as state regulations on medication delivery, the program successfully aligned with HR and nursing departments to credential and compensate new roles adequately. The speaker emphasizes the program's impact, evidencing a drop in turnover rates and sharing a technician’s testimonial that underscores the program’s value in professional development and team integration. The approach is praised as a model for high return on investment, reinforcing endoscopy's value within the healthcare practice.

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Dr. Andrew Storm will walk us through a real-world case study showcasing how the program was successfully implemented in a clinical unit and a testimonial from a unit member. He’ll highlight key steps, challenges, and outcomes that others can learn from and replicate.

Keywords

advanced endoscopy assistant

Mayo Clinic

career pathway

technician retention

professional development