MedStar Health

Not-for-profit health system delivering patient care

Endoscopy Tech

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationPosted on Nov 11

Full-timeClinton, MD, USA$19.55 - $34.25 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is required.
One to two years of experience in an endoscopy environment, with the technical skills and knowledge necessary to function in the operating room environment with endoscopy equipment, is required.
CPR for healthcare providers, including BLS and NRP, from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required within 90 days.
Additional unit or specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.

Responsibilities

Support and assist the Gastroenterology Specialist with diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy procedures.
Anticipate the Gastroenterology Specialist's needs during procedures by having instrumentation and supplies ready before use.
Inspect and prepare equipment, instruments, and supplies before scheduled cases to prevent delays.
Assist with monitoring patients' tolerance of procedures and alert the physician and registered nurse to changes in status.
Assist with specimen retrieval and preparation according to established protocols.
Label medications on the field according to established protocols.
Participate in the universal time-out process during procedures.
Assist team members with room turnover and cleanup promptly and with minimal supervision.
Provide environmental services support, including linen management, trash removal, and equipment cleaning.
Transport equipment and supplies as appropriate.
Assist with transferring and positioning patients, as directed by the GI Specialist, licensed anesthesia care provider, or registered nurse, on and off the operating room table, stretcher, or bed.
Log and label used endoscopes and return them to the decontamination area as soon as the procedure ends.
Maintain stretcher and bed availability for patients in the operating room.
Save used supply wrappers for charge purposes.
Report to the Director of the Operating Room and seek additional responsibilities when assignments are completed.
Restock operating rooms throughout the workday and before the end of the shift according to PAR levels.
Report malfunctioning endoscopy equipment or instrumentation to the Materials Coordinator immediately after a procedure.
Tag and remove malfunctioning equipment that requires repair from use.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

An associate's degree in surgical technology is preferred.

About the Job

General Summary of Position
Provide support to physicians and nurses while the procedure is underway handle specimens collected and sterilize equipment.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Supports and assists the Gastroenterology Specialist with the performance of diagnostic and or therapeutic endoscopy procedures.

Anticipates the needs of the Gastroenterology Specialist during procedure by having all instrumentation and supplies ready prior to use.

Inspects and prepares equipment instruments and supplies prior to scheduled case ensuring no delay in procedure.

Assists in patient monitoring for tolerance of procedure and alerts physician and RN of any change in status.

Assists with specimen retrieval and preparation in accordance with established protocols.

Labels all medications on the field in accordance with established protocols.

Participates in the process of universal time out during procedure.

Assists team members promptly with room turn-over and clean up with minimal supervision.

Assists with environmental services support such as linen management trash removal and cleaning of equipment.

Assists with transport of equipment and supplies as appropriate.

Assists with the transfer and positioning of patients as directed by GI Specialist Licensed Anesthesia Care Provider and or RN on and off the OR table stretcher bed etc.

Used endoscopes are properly log and labeled and returned to decontamination area as soon as procedure ends.

Maintains stretcher and or bed availability for patients in the operating room at all times.

Saves all used supply wrappers for charge purposes.

Reports to Director of the Operating Room seeking additional responsibility when assignments are completed.

Assists in restocking Operating Rooms throughout the workday and prior to the end of the shift in accordance with PAR levels.

Reports malfunction of endoscopy equipment/instrumentation to Materials Coordinator immediately upon completion of a procedure.

Tags and removes malfunctioning equipment in need of repair from use.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimal Qualifications
Education

High School Diploma or GED required
Associate's degree in surgical technology preferred

Experience

1-2 years experience in an endoscopy environment with technical skills and knowledge necessary to function in the Operating Room environment with endoscopy equipment.

Licenses and Certifications

CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required
Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.

This position has a hiring range of

USD $19.55 - USD $34.25 /Hr.

About the Company

MedStar Health

Not-for-profit health system delivering patient care

MedStar Health is a not-for-profit health system serving Maryland and the Washington, D.C. region, with hospitals, ambulatory and urgent care centers, and a health research institute. It delivers medical care through a network of facilities and care teams, supported by ongoing education and research to inform everyday practice. It stands out through its Georgetown University academic partnership, large regional network, and emphasis on patient experience, education, and research. Its goal is to improve regional health by providing high-quality medical care and advancing medicine through education and clinical excellence.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $29M
Headquarters: Columbia, MD
Founded: 1999

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