Join an Award-Winning Endoscopy Team

Become part of a nationally recognized, highly specialized team that is redefining excellence in procedural care. As an Endoscopy Clinician, you’ll work alongside expert staff who perform approximately 6,000 procedures annually, delivering exceptional patient experiences while leading the way in innovation and advanced technology.

What makes this team stand out?

• National Recognition: The Endoscopy Lab has earned recognition through the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) Endoscopy Unit Recognition Program, demonstrating a commitment to the highest standards of quality, safety, and patient care.
• Highly Specialized Expertise: From advanced gastrointestinal procedures to cutting-edge pulmonary interventions, our team provides highly specialized care and serves as a trusted resource throughout the region.
• Exceptional Engagement: Team members consistently report high engagement scores, reflecting a culture built on collaboration, respect, and professional growth.
• Remarkable Stability: Low turnover rates speak to a positive work environment where employees feel supported, valued, and empowered to succeed.
• Innovation at the Forefront: The team has been a national pioneer in the adoption of robotic bronchoscopy and other advanced procedural technologies, helping shape the future of patient care.
• High Volume, High Performance: Performing approximately 6,000 procedures annually, the Endoscopy Lab combines efficiency, expertise, and teamwork to deliver outstanding outcomes while maintaining an exceptional patient experience.

Join a team where expertise, innovation, and collaboration come together every day, and where your contributions will help shape the future of endoscopic and pulmonary procedural care.

Clinician, Endoscopy

Position Summary

The Endoscopy Clinician is a nurse leader who plays a vital role in fostering a culture of excellence, patient-centered care, and professional nursing practice. Reporting to the Unit Director or department leader, this position provides clinical leadership, staff development, operational oversight, and direct supervision of assigned team members.

The Clinician is responsible for hiring, onboarding, coaching, evaluating, and supporting staff while serving as a clinical expert and resource for the department. This role promotes quality outcomes, professional development, evidence-based practice, and continuous improvement efforts. The Clinician may also provide direct patient care and assume shift accountability as needed.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, and mentor nursing staff to support professional growth and exceptional patient care.
• Conduct staff selection, hiring, onboarding, performance management, and employee evaluations.
• Build positive working relationships across the healthcare team through collaboration, mentorship, and effective communication.
• Foster an inclusive, respectful workplace and address issues related to professionalism, workplace conflict, and team engagement.
• Serve as a role model for accountability, time management, and professional nursing practice.

Clinical Education & Professional Practice

• Provide orientation, training, competency validation, and ongoing clinical education for staff.
• Serve as a clinical expert and consultant for nursing practice questions and patient care needs.
• Act as a preceptor and mentor for student nurses, nurse interns, graduate nurses, and experienced nursing staff.
• Support the development of new preceptors and promote lifelong learning and professional growth.
• Share knowledge and best practices across departments and healthcare teams.

Quality, Safety & Performance Improvement

• Champion quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based practice to enhance patient outcomes.
• Utilize performance improvement tools and data to identify opportunities for growth and operational excellence.
• Integrate research findings and best practices into daily clinical operations.
• Support organizational goals related to patient safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and patient experience.
• Share successful improvement strategies across units and service lines when appropriate.

Patient Care & Clinical Excellence

• Deliver and support patient care using the principles of Relationship-Based Care and the nursing process.
• Assess and address the clinical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients and families.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and sound clinical judgment in complex patient care situations.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and comprehensive documentation that promotes continuity of care.
• Assist with direct patient care activities and provide shift leadership when needed.

Change Leadership & Shared Governance

• Lead initiatives that improve patient care, staff engagement, and department performance.
• Support staff through organizational and practice changes by providing education, communication, and guidance.
• Actively participate in shared governance and nursing leadership activities at the unit, hospital, or system level.
• Assume leadership responsibilities for programs such as quality improvement, evidence-based practice, graduate nurse onboarding, and new hire orientation.
• Promote innovation and continuous improvement throughout the department.

Why UPMC Hamot Endoscopy?

At UPMC Hamot Endoscopy, you’ll join a highly engaged team recognized for excellence, innovation, and exceptional patient care. This is an opportunity to grow your leadership career while working alongside experts who are advancing procedural and pulmonary care through cutting-edge technology, collaboration, and a shared commitment to outstanding outcomes.

Title and pay will be determined based on education and experience.