Description
MedStar Health is looking for a Lead Endoscopy Technician to join our team at MedStar Washington Hospital Center!
The Lead Endoscopy Technician provides advanced support, orientation, and training for Technicians; and advanced care to patients during endoscopic procedures. Assists in the training of the Gastroenterology Technician I's and II's in the advanced technologies.
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Primary Duties:
Performs and participates in Endo Technician duties (approx. 90% of time): Demonstrates ability to utilize and troubleshoot specialty Endo equipment; assists clinical nurse with patient preparation, including placement of monitoring equipment; maintains patient confidentiality and privacy at all times; demonstrates proper handling of tissue samples, assisting clinical nurse with proper labeling and documentation; demonstrates knowledge of care and handling of endoscopes; assures cleaning procedures meet infection control guidelines; adheres to unit documentation of scope number, wash load number, leakage test results and chemical testing; maintains knowledge of GI anatomy and precautions needed during insertion and advancement of scopes; assists during emergencies such as, cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest and bleeding; provides physician assistance during EGD/PEG, colonoscopy, and ERC P procedures.
Assists in selecting, training, orienting, and assigning Endo Technicians. Participates in interviews of job candidates and makes hiring recommendations to department managers. Plans in-service training of new technicians, ensuring proper orientation of technical associates and assists in the coordination of their in-house continuing education program. Assists in scheduling work and time off to ensure adequate coverage, including on-call coverage for Endo cases. Interacts with Nurse Manager to coordinate technical personnel activities.
Troubleshoots minor equipment problems in the Gastroenterology Lab; refers major equipment problems to Biomedical Engineering. Oversees the monitoring and documentation of all Endo equipment for safety, quality control, preventative maintenance and cleanliness while ensuring that standards of infection control are met. Initiates or makes recommendations for personnel actions. Maintains ongoing communication with technicians to review programs, provide feedback, discuss new developments, and exchange information. Assists in inventory and ordering of supplies for department. Ensures that adequate quantities of supplies are available. Identifies product needs for special orders to department manager. Participates in annual inventory.
Participates in quality review program by monitoring technical staff. Assists with developing new work methodologies to improve the quality of service rendered. Assists with staff in-service on new equipment and procedures. Develops policies and procedures with Department Manager. Provides 24-hour on-call, including weekends, for emergency procedures.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED.
Specialized and/or advanced clerical, technical or other vocational training acquired during 1-2 years of additional job-related training.
2 years' experience as a Gastroenterology Technician III, or equivalent training and verification of previous experience in advanced technology.
CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) within 90 days.
Associate degree preferred.
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