Endoscopy Technician Jobs

General Summary of Position
Assists with in room preoperative and intra-operative preparation of patients and assists with set up of the surgical suite before, during and after Endoscopic procedures under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse.

Minimum Qualifications
Education

• Equivalent required
• High School Diploma or GED required or

Experience

• 1-2 years Experience in a hospital setting required

Licenses and Certifications

• CPR Certification required and
• CNA Certification required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
• Basic Computer skills to perform Data entry
• HIPAA policies on Confidentiality
• Knowledge of Endoscopic types of procedures: EGD, ERCP, Colonoscopy

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Clinical: Performs basic, routine and specialized tasks in assigned department, under the supervision of a registered nurse Works with specialized endoscopic procedures and Endoscopic equipment. Prepares equipment and surgical table for procedure. Provides assistance in moving patient from stretcher to surgical table and back. Prepares and helps with patient positioning. Provides assistance as need during endoscopy procedures. Helps pull case carts for the following day and returns all sterile equipment to its appropriate location. Care and maintenance of endoscopy equipment. Training mentor for new employees. Maintains washer and sterilizer i.e. changes sterilant as indicated. Stocking supplies in both endoscopy suites.
• Development: Maintains current knowledge, certification and licensure Identifies learning needs in self and initiates actions to address these education needs. Attends continuing education programs in order to maintain certification. Attends hospital sponsored training programs as required by the department Completes all mandatory requirements, certifications, and licensure within allotted timeframe for completion (CPR, License, PPD, Competencies, Age Specifics, etc.).
• Environmental: Maintains a clean, safe, prepared work environment Prepares sterile equipment and surgical table for procedure. Follows appropriate hand washing when scrubbing in a case and ensures sterilization techniques are followed. Cleans and sterilizes Endoscopy Room and equipment for case turnover.
• Organizational knowledge: Works effectively within and between departments Participates on inter-departmental teams and committees, communicating unit knowledge as appropriate. Provides department/unit with information and knowledge acquired during participation with interdepartmental teams and committees. Demonstrates a constructive approach during all interactions with staff, supervisors, and managers both inside and outside the unit.

Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:

• Strong emphasis on teamwork—our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
• More career opportunities closer to home—as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.
• Comprehensive total rewards package—including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.

About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It’s how we treat people.