Endoscopy Technician
About the job
- High school graduation or equivalent is required; relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of a high school diploma or GED.
- Previous experience in an endoscopy suite or operating room is required.
- Certification through the American Heart Association in Basic Life Support is required.
- Knowledge of infection control principles is required.
- Strong communication skills are required.
- Facilitate operative or other invasive procedures by preparing and providing required instruments, supplies, and equipment.
- Maintain the procedural field.
- Anticipate and respond to the needs of the Endoscopy team.
- One year of experience is preferred.
About the company
OakBend Medical Center is a nonprofit medical provider serving Fort Bend and surrounding areas. It runs three hospitals, emergency centers, and outpatient clinics, delivering inpatient care, emergency services, surgeries, cardiology, orthopedics, imaging, women’s health, and senior care through facilities like a hospital-based skilled nursing facility and an Acute Care for the Elderly unit. Its main Jackson Street campus is a full-service 184-bed hospital, and the system highlights a No Wait ER, an advanced trauma program, and strong geriatrics services. As a nonprofit governed by a community board, OakBend finances care to help patients regardless of their ability to pay and reinvests surplus into services and community programs. It aims to provide high-quality, accessible healthcare while maintaining its stance as the last independent nonprofit hospital in the Greater Houston area, using community partnerships and a focus on service excellence to support local health needs.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Richmond, Texas
Founded
1950
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- OakBend added a SIGNA Voyager MRI and weekend imaging in 2026, boosting throughput.
- The SHSU College of Osteopathic Medicine and Ibn Sina partnership expands clinical training capacity.
- OakBend plans Wharton expansion despite Medicaid pressure, signaling management confidence in local demand.
What critics are saying
- September 2026 Medicaid CHIRP disruptions threaten roughly $3 million revenue and near-term cash flow.
- Federal CHIRP changes cut OakBend funding 20%-30% over several years, forcing service tradeoffs.
- A reported 2026 data-breach class action over one million records threatens reserves and independence.
What makes OakBend Medical Center unique
- OakBend remains Greater Houston's last independent nonprofit hospital, preserving local control and mission.
- It operates three hospitals with No Wait ERs, serving Fort Bend and Wharton counties.
- 2026 imaging upgrades and SHSU-Ibn Sina partnerships deepen specialty access and physician pipelines.
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