Endoscopy Technician - GI Tech

Job ID: 24-02464 Endoscopy Technician - GI Tech Rockville, MD MUST: Experienced Endoscopy Technician GI Tech 1 years of experience as an Endoscopy Technician GI Tech Must be able to work effectively with others, possessing tact, discretion, and diplomacy Must be able to work under stress Must have good verbal, communication, and organizational skills Requires moderate periods of sitting, walking, standing and computer use Requires moderate physical strength in moving, adjusting equipment, and assisting patients Requires good auditory and visual acuity, and good manual dexterity.

Understand operations, function and handing of equipment according to manufacturers recommendation Completion of medical or nursing assistant, or other healthcare course, or one year of work experience and training BLS certification High school diploma or equivalent DUTIES: Assist with ordering and maintenance of supply inventory Assist in the care and preparation of endoscopy specimens Assists with the admission and discharge of patients Assists in verifying patients name, companion, and type of procedures Makes patient pre-procedure and follow-up telephone calls Demonstrates a cooperative nature with physicians and nurses while responding to the needs and requests of patients Participates in risk management and quality assurance activities Clean and make beds according to infection control policy Restock patients bays, blanket warmer, refreshments and makes bedrolls nightly. Assist patients in changing or transferring, obtaining ride initials, escorting patient to waiting area Copies and maintains patient education literature at proper levels Performs HCG and glucometer QA per policy Assists Registered Nurse and physicians as requested during emergency situations Participates in drills, in service training and attends meetings as required Prepare rooms, equipment and supplies to accommodate patient load Cleans, disinfect and/or sterilize instruments and equipment according to manufacturers recommendations.

Perform housekeeping duties and related procedures. Assists with stocking, replenishing and preparation of supplies Perform disinfection and sterilizing duties related to procedures Perform housekeeping duties in procedural rooms Aid in emergency procedures, as well as elective and scheduled cases Schedule, set up and retrieve equipment for Capsule Endoscopy studies Assist with preparation, transportation and monitoring of patients using maximum caution when administering care Maintains patient education in endoscopy, endoscopy procedural rooms and related aspects of patient care Assists with stocking, replenishing and preparation of supplies This position has potential for exposure to blood borne pathogens Performs other clinical or administrative duties as assigned Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability.