Endoscopy Technician

$19.55 - $34.25 per hour

MedStar Health

About the Job

General Summary of Position
Performs a variety of technical and patient care related activities to assist the department. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and Georgetown University Hospital's philosophy policies procedures and standards.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The incumbent will be trained and utilized to directly assist the physician in lieu of a registered nurse when a CRNA or Anesthesiologist is present in the procedure room. These responsibilities include:
Utilizes biopsy forceps to obtain tissue samples.
Utilizes snares and/or other retrieval devices to remove polyps and/or foreign objects from the GI tract.
Operates electrocautery and argon plasma coagulation equipment during polypectomies. Utilizes endoscopy clips and loops to control GI bleeding.
Places and/or retrieves esophageal colonic biliary and pancreatic stents. Deploys Savary Achalasia and through-the-scope balloon dilators.
Assists with the operation of equipment for sphincterotomy biliary stone removal and lithotripsy.
Operates fine needle aspiration equipment during ultrasound procedures.
Assists in pre- and post- procedure patient care by inserting/removing peripheral intravenous lines connecting patients to physiological monitoring equipment recording vital signs on patient endoscopy records monitoring recovery of patients post-sedation and entering patient data in the Pentax computer-based reporting system.
Assists with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including the set-up testing and operation of appropriate equipment.
Prepares biopsied tissue and fluids for examination by Pathology including the completion of all associated paperwork.
Operates the Endoscopy Unit's fluoro equipment during endoscopic cholangiograms bronchoscopies dilitations and other procedures requiring fluoroscopic guidance. Able to generate and retrieve reports and diagnostic images for fluoro procedures.
Assists in performing measurement of radiation exposure to facilities and personnel and responsible for the protection of patients from ionizing radiation during procedures done utilizing fluoro equipment.
Participates in research protocols for the evaluation of investigative devices/procedures.
Performs quality control checks on assigned equipment completes daily inventory checks and completes all required documentation.
Assists in cleaning/stocking the procedure rooms recovery area and screening area. Monitors and maintains stock items on all off-unit emergency procedure carts.
Performs maintenance of all endoscopes including inspection leak testing high-level disinfection and identification of needed repairs. Cleans prepares for transport and transports endoscopic equipment and accessories for sterile processing and returns sterilized equipment to proper storage.
Monitors and documents potency testing and expiration date of disinfecting solutions as required by institutional policy; assists with annual measurement of disinfecting solution vapor levels in the scope processing area; maintains adequate disinfecting solution and enzymatic cleaner in automated washers/disinfectors and ultrasonic cleaning machine; stores and disposes of disinfecting solution according to institutional policy.
Participates in the orientation and training of personnel assigned to the division. Conducts in-service training sessions for division personnel on such things as endoscopy equipment care operation and maintenance.
Exemplifies Commitment to Care (C2C) standards in all activities.
Assumes other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and should not be considered as all-inclusive.

Minimal Qualifications
Education

Successful completion of a comprehensive Unit-based competency program. required
IV insertion/ Phlebotomy training. required
Completion of a Nursing Assistant Clinical Technician training program or LPN Program preferred

Experience

1-2 years patient care experience in an acute care setting preferred

Licenses and Certifications

Unit certification required to assist with endoscopic procedures independently required
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.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to function within guidelines and follow established protocols; must be able to set priorities and work under stressful conditions.
Above average manual dexterity required to operate medical equipment used in endoscopic procedures.

This position has a hiring range of

USD $19.55 - USD $34.25 /Hr.

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