Endoscopy Technician 1

Davita Inc.; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national healthcare leader is seeking an Endoscopy Technician 1 to join their team. This role requires a dedicated professional to assist during procedures, prepare necessary instruments, and ensure patient safety, all while participating in a collaborative team environment. Benefits include health coverage, retirement matching, and tuition assistance.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Tuition and Student Loan Assistance

Mental health support for team members and families

Retirement matching (5% eligible contributions)

Qualifications

• Healthcare Experience Preferred
• Basic Life Support Certification upon start

Responsibilities

• Assist the physician and procedural team with detailed knowledge of anatomy.
• Prepare the endoscopy room with necessary supplies and instruments.
• Ensure the patient's safety and comfort during procedures.

Skills

Clinical Background

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Inova Alexandria Hospital is looking for a dedicated Endoscopy Technician 1 to join the team. This role will be 9 hour shift, 4 days per week, rotating night call during the week and rotating 24 calls on weekend/holidays

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured Benefits:

• Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.


• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day.


• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.


• Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs and/or provides assistance to the physician and procedural team that reflect an awareness of anatomy, necessary principles, skills, supplies, and adequate knowledge base.


• Assists the circulating nurse in implementing the perioperative plan of care to include: patient positioning, updating physician preference cards, care of endoscopic specimens, and room turnover.


• Identifies factors relative to the patient's age and developmental stage that must be considered during the surgical procedure.


• Assists with pulling cases and checks case carts for completeness; Obtains supplies and equipment and determines them to be in good working order before a case begins.


• Prepares the endoscopy room by opening supplies, instruments, and devices based on scheduled procedure and physician preference card.


• Exercises care in the operation and use of instruments/equipment/and reports/follow the appropriate procedure for broken items.
  
  

Additional Requirements:

• Licensure - None Required


• Certification - Basic Life Support upon start from AHA


• Experience -Healthcare Experience Preferred


• Education - High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong clinical background