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General Summary of Position
Medstar Health is looking for a Senior Endoscopy/Cysto Technician to join our team!
The Senior Endoscopy/Cysto Technician will provide technical support to physicians and care to patients during endoscopic procedures and motility studies. Maintains procedure room. Coordinates the usage, processing and maintenance of endoscopy instruments and equipment. Responsible for the care and preparation of endoscopy instruments and supplies. Maintains established inventory levels by checking supplies and equipment; keeps accurate records.
Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next great career move!
Primary Duties:
Assists physicians during/with endoscopic procedures (e.g.: taking biopsies, advancing the scope, applying pressure to the abdomen, and performing electro cautery). Provides advanced technical support. Positions/repositions patient for the procedure(s). Enters clinical data into GI Quality Registry. Ensures accuracy of all data entered.
Assists with ordering and stocking of all needed supplies and medications. Assures all collected specimens are appropriately labeled and laboratory requisition forms are correctly completed. Assures all specimens are picked up by the laboratory daily. Reconciles pathology reports with specimen logbook daily.
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 patients 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. Assists in the training of the Endoscopy Technicians.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED, plus specialized and/or advanced clerical, technical or other vocational training acquired during 1 - 2 years of additional job-related training.
May require the use of specialized medical equipment (i.e., EEG, EKG, blood analyzer), or data processing equipment (i.e., tape drives, consoles) or one year of Gastroenterology Technician training.
3-4 years' experience as an endoscopy technician or equivalent.
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.
- Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity - we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
- Comprehensive total rewards package - including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
- 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.
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.
MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.
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