About this opportunity
Medstar Health lists this Endoscopy Tech opportunity in prince frederick, Maryland. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Gastroenterology Specialist SupportProvide support to physicians and nurses while the procedure is underway handle specimens collected and sterilize equipment.Primary Duties and ResponsibilitiesSupports 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 QualificationsEducationHigh School Diploma or GED requiredAssociate's degree in surgical technology preferredExperience1-2 years experience in an endoscopy environment with technical skills and knowledge necessary to function in the Operating Room environment with endoscopy equipment.Licenses and CertificationsCPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days requiredAdditional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.This position has a hiring range of USD $19.55 - USD $34.25 /Hr.
Worksite address
prince frederick, MD, 20678, US
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