MedStar Health
General Summary
Medstar Health is looking for an Endoscopy/Cysto Technician to join our team at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center! The ideal candidate will be a Certified Nursing Assistant with GI experience.
The Endoscopy/Cysto Technician will assist physician and/or nurse during endoscopy procedures. They will also be responsible for maintaining endoscopes and accessories and for maintaining the general cleanliness of the entire unit.
Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore‑Washington metro region, also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next great career move!
Primary Duties
Assists clinical nurse with patient preparation including monitor placement, positioning, and emotional support. Maintains patient confidentiality and privacy. Provides patient comfort and skin integrity as needed. Assists nurse with orientation of new staff members. Completes daily evaluations in cooperation with nurse preceptor.
Assists physician during Colonoscopy/Polypectomy procedures: positions patient left lateral, provides abdominal support, applies grounding pad and attaches power cord to snare under supervision of nursing staff or physician, assists with colon decompression, assembles equipment for tattooing colonic lesions, performs tissue biopsies with proper labeling of specimens, and assists with cauterization of AVMs.
Assists physician during EGD/PEG procedures: positions patient head, inserts bite block, snares guide wires during PEG, maintains knowledge of biopsy technique, provides placement of grounding pad and demonstrates generator function, assists with sclerotherapy, assembles esophageal banding equipment, and assists with esophageal dilation techniques (Maloney, Savory, Balloon), performs polypectomy with snare and cautery, and cauterizes gastric bleeding.
Assists physician during ERCP procedures: demonstrates understanding of multiple pieces of equipment specific to diagnostic findings, anticipates physician needs, secures necessary equipment, and demonstrates proper handling of tissue samples and proficiency in obtaining, labeling, and documenting each sample.
Enter patient data (name, social security number, date of birth, procedure, date, time, physician) into GI‑specific computer program; maintain knowledge of computer shutdown and future patient date procedures; troubleshoot data errors.
Independently prepares room for specific procedures as per schedule, including basic setup and specific equipment needed, such as proper scope and instruments or physician preference. Responsible for timely room turnover post‑procedure. Maintains cleanliness of washroom and restocks procedures. Under the charge nurse or designee's direction, inventories stock and maintains par levels of supplies.
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.
Responsible for the care and simple maintenance of endoscopes; demonstrates proper handling of scopes and cleaning of scopes and channels. Performs leakage testing as determined by unit protocol. Loads scopes and operates automatic scope washer as per operations manual.
Adheres to unit documentation of scope number, wash load number, leakage test results, and chemical testing.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED.
Knowledge of GI anatomy.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification by the Maryland Board of Nursing.
Basic Life Support (BLS).
GI technician experience preferred.
This position has a hiring range of $19.17 - $33.08.
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The Endoscopy/Cysto Technician will assist physician and/or nurse during endoscopy procedures. They will also be responsible for maintaining endoscopes and accessories and for maintaining the general cleanliness of the entire unit.
Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore‑Washington metro region, also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next great career move!
Primary Duties
Assists clinical nurse with patient preparation including monitor placement, positioning, and emotional support. Maintains patient confidentiality and privacy. Provides patient comfort and skin integrity as needed. Assists nurse with orientation of new staff members. Completes daily evaluations in cooperation with nurse preceptor.
Assists physician during Colonoscopy/Polypectomy procedures: positions patient left lateral, provides abdominal support, applies grounding pad and attaches power cord to snare under supervision of nursing staff or physician, assists with colon decompression, assembles equipment for tattooing colonic lesions, performs tissue biopsies with proper labeling of specimens, and assists with cauterization of AVMs.
Assists physician during EGD/PEG procedures: positions patient head, inserts bite block, snares guide wires during PEG, maintains knowledge of biopsy technique, provides placement of grounding pad and demonstrates generator function, assists with sclerotherapy, assembles esophageal banding equipment, and assists with esophageal dilation techniques (Maloney, Savory, Balloon), performs polypectomy with snare and cautery, and cauterizes gastric bleeding.
Assists physician during ERCP procedures: demonstrates understanding of multiple pieces of equipment specific to diagnostic findings, anticipates physician needs, secures necessary equipment, and demonstrates proper handling of tissue samples and proficiency in obtaining, labeling, and documenting each sample.
Enter patient data (name, social security number, date of birth, procedure, date, time, physician) into GI‑specific computer program; maintain knowledge of computer shutdown and future patient date procedures; troubleshoot data errors.
Independently prepares room for specific procedures as per schedule, including basic setup and specific equipment needed, such as proper scope and instruments or physician preference. Responsible for timely room turnover post‑procedure. Maintains cleanliness of washroom and restocks procedures. Under the charge nurse or designee's direction, inventories stock and maintains par levels of supplies.
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.
Responsible for the care and simple maintenance of endoscopes; demonstrates proper handling of scopes and cleaning of scopes and channels. Performs leakage testing as determined by unit protocol. Loads scopes and operates automatic scope washer as per operations manual.
Adheres to unit documentation of scope number, wash load number, leakage test results, and chemical testing.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED.
Knowledge of GI anatomy.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification by the Maryland Board of Nursing.
Basic Life Support (BLS).
GI technician experience preferred.
This position has a hiring range of $19.17 - $33.08.
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