MedStar Health

Not-for-profit health system delivering patient care

Gastroenterology Tech 3

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationPosted on Nov 13

Full-timeWashington, DC, USA$27.67 - $41.77 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is required.
Specialized and/or advanced clerical, technical, or other vocational training acquired during 1–2 years of additional job-related training is required.
One to three years of experience as a Gastroenterology Technician II or equivalent training and verification of previous experience in advanced technology is required.
The role requires use of specialized medical equipment or data-processing equipment and one or more years of Gastroenterology Technician II training.

Responsibilities

Assist physicians during endoscopic procedures, including taking biopsies, advancing the scope under physician direction, applying pressure to the abdomen, performing electrocautery and other bleeding-control methods, and positioning or repositioning patients.
Provide advanced technical support for ERCP and EUS under physician direction, including ERCP cannulation, sphincterotomy, dye injection into the common bile duct, exchanging and manipulating wires, controlling bleeding, brushings, balloon dilation, stent placement, EUS machinery and probe use, spray catheters, fine needle aspiration, and fluoroscopy.
Prepare rooms for endoscopic procedures by setting up equipment and supplies according to each case's needs, and maintain supplies at levels determined by the head nurse.
Troubleshoot minor equipment problems in the Gastroenterology Lab and refer major equipment problems to Biomedical Engineering.
Support patients by discussing the upcoming procedure, explaining what is happening during the procedure, and providing postoperative instructions.
Prepare and draw up non-controlled medication for physician administration and administer topical anesthetics used in ERCP procedures under physician direction.
Assist in training Gastroenterology Technician I and II staff in advanced technologies.
Provide 24-hour on-call coverage, including weekends, for emergency procedures.

Desired Qualifications

An associate's degree is preferred.

About the Job

General Summary of Position
Provides advanced technical support such as ERCP's and EUS's for physicians and provides advanced care to patients during endoscopic procedures. Assists in the training of the Gastroenterology Technician I's and II's in the advanced technologies.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Assists physicians during endoscopic procedures (e.g.: taking biopsies advancing the scope (under direction of the physicians) applying pressure to the abdomen and performing electro cautery and other methods of controlling bleeding. Assists with the positioning/repositioning of patient for the procedure(s).

Provides advanced technical support for ERCP (Esophageal Retrograde Cannulation of Pancreas) and EUS (Endoscopic Ultrasound) under the direction of the physician. The advanced technology for ERCP includes cannulation sphincteratomy and injection of dye in the common bile duct the exchanging and manipulating of multiply wires controlling bleeding brushings use of balloons for dilations and placing of esophageal and pancreatic stents. Provides advanced technology for EUS which requires sophisticated knowledge of EUS machinery use of probes spray catheters and fine needle aspiration. Provides fluoroscopy for the procedure.

Prepares room for endoscopic procedures by setting up for each case pertaining to the case needs. Maintains supplies in the room at levels as determined by the head nurse.

Troubleshoots minor equipment problems in the Gastroenterology Lab; refers major equipment problems to Biomedical Engineering.

Provides support to patient as needed: discusses the upcoming procedure; explains what is transpiring during the procedure; and provides post operative instructions.

Prepares and draws up non-controlled medication for the physician to administer. Administers topical anesthetics used in ERCP procedures under the direction of the physician.

Assists in the training of the Gastroenterology Technician I's and II's in the advanced technologies.

Provides 24 hour on-call including weekends for emergency procedures.

Minimal Qualifications
Education

High School Diploma or GED required
Specialized and/or advanced clerical technical or other vocational training acquired during 1-2 years of additional job-related training required
Associate's degree preferred

Experience

1 to 3 years experience as a Gastroenterology Technician II or equivalent training and verification of previous experience in advanced technology required

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Requires the use of specialized medical equipment (i.e. EEG EKG blood analyzer) or data processing equipment (i.e. tape drives consoles) and one or more years of Gastroenterology Technician II training.

This position has a hiring range of

USD $27.67 - USD $41.77 /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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