Endoscopic Technologist - Lead

Luminis Health; Annapolis (MD); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Lead Endoscopy Technician for a full-time position in Annapolis, MD. This role involves training staff and providing expert support during endoscopic procedures. Candidates should have significant experience and relevant certifications, contributing to a positive patient experience and ensuring efficient departmental operations.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan with employer match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance Benefits

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Qualifications

• 6+ years as an endoscopy technician required.
• 2 years' experience as a Lead Endoscopy technician.
• Proficiency in advanced interventional endoscopic technologies.

Responsibilities

• Assists physician in endoscopic procedures.
• Trains new technicians and supervises staff.
• Maintains and troubleshoots endoscopic equipment.

Skills

Expertise in advanced interventional endoscopy

Patient interaction skills

Technical troubleshooting

Education

Associate’s degree or higher

Certification in Surgical Technology (preferred)

American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS

ASGE and/or SGNA Certification

Job description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Lead Endoscopy Technician. The Lead Endoscopy Technician applies advanced support, training, and orientation to all Endoscopic technicians.Additionally, the Lead will provide advanced care to patients during endoscopic procedures. This position assists in the training of Endoscopic Technicians in advanced technologies.

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

Performs Endoscopy Technician duties as follows (approximately 85% of the time):

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, specimenprocessing, sphincterotomies and biliary manometry.

2.Proficiency level of an expert in advanced interventional endoscopy, i.e., ERCPs, EUS, Endoscopic hemostasis, and capsule endoscopy.

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 byCentral Sterile Processing. Follow all infection prevention standards for cleaning and testing of scopes.

5.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

6.Orients and trains new staff members to the unit. 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.

7.Interacts with patients and families to ensure a positive patient experience.

8.Transportpatients, as necessary, within the facility according to policy and procedure.

9.Participates in quality review program by monitoring technical staff. Assists with developing new work methodologies to improve the quality of service rendered

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

• Associate’s degree or higher (preferred)
• 6 plus years’ experience as an endoscopy technician (see job duties item number 2) or equivalent training and verification of previous experience in advanced technology.
• 2 years' experience as a Lead Endoscopy technician

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

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

Pay Range

$10—$100 USD

Luminis Health Benefits Overview:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance Benefits
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs and more
*Benefit offerings based on employment status

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