Endoscopic Technologist

This is a full-time on-site role for an Endoscopy Technician located in Annapolis, MD. The Endoscopy Technician applies advanced technical skills in all Endoscopy procedures.  The employee will be responsible for endoscopy procedures, sterilization of equipment, assisting in surgical technology, medical assisting, and collaborating with the medical team.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1.     Assists physician directly in procedures involving guidewire manipulation, stent placements, balloon dilations, stone retrieval, electrocautery, laser therapy including photodynamic therapy, endoscopic ultrasound, variceal and hemorrhoid banding, insertion of esophageal catheters, probes, naso and percutaneous gastric and jejunal tubes, polypectomies, fine needle aspiration, clipping of bleeding vessels, celiac plexus neurolysis, tumor obliteration, specimen processing, sphincterotomies and biliary manometry.

2.     Assists physicians directly with obtaining various patient specimens such as biopsies for culture, pathology and viral studies, brush cytology, microbiology and pH specimens. Demonstrates proper handling of tissue samples and proficiency in obtaining, labeling and documenting each sample properly according to hospital and unit policy.

3.     Sets up, maintains and troubleshoots all endoscopic equipment. Notifies unit leadership and Biomed of any problems as indicated.

4.     Manually clean endoscopes to remove gross debris in preparation for reprocessing by Central Sterile Processing.  Follow all infection prevention standards for cleaning and testing of scopes.

5.     Responsible for maintaining appropriate levels of Endoscopy supplies, including distributing supplies amongst procedure rooms and utilizing par levels to take inventory.

6.     Orients new staff members to the unit

7.     Interacts with patients and families to ensure a positive patient experience. Transport patients, as necessary, within the facility according to policy and procedure. 

The minimum level of education and experience for this position includes:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate’s degree in related field is a plus
• Knowledge of GI anatomy
• Two years’ experience as an Endoscopy Technician
• Completion of a recognized training program is preferred

• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS.
• ASGE and/or SGNA Certification (preferred)
• Surgical Technician Certification (preferred)

·        There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.

·        Physical

o   Medium work-Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

o   The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.