Gastrointestinal Technician

University of Maryland Medical System; Bel Air (MD); On-site; USD 64,656,278 - 90,517,963; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift Differential

PRN Days (Mon - Fri 8am-4:30pm)

Job summary

The University of Maryland Medical System in Bel Air, MD is seeking an Endoscopy Technician to assist with procedures under direct supervision and to reprocess scopes and equipment. Requires high school diploma or equivalent; completion of a trained program (e.g., EMT/Medical Corpsman) or equivalent; BLS certification.

Prior endoscopy or GI tech experience preferred. Pay ranges and shift differential apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a recognized training program (e.g., EMT/Medical Corpsman) or equivalent.
• BLS certification required.
• Advanced endoscopic skills seminar preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision, performs delegated patient care and applies advanced technical skills in endoscopy procedures.
• Reprocesses all endoscopic scopes and equipment to maintain readiness and infection control.

Skills

Emergency procedures initiation

Endoscopic equipment setup and care

Verbal and interpersonal communication

Growth/development knowledge for age-\

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified training program (EMT/Medical Corpsman) or equivalent

BLS certification

Job description

Job Summary

Under direct supervision, performs delegated patient care and applies advanced technical skills in all endoscopy procedures and reprocessing of scopes and equipment.

Education & Training

High school diploma or equivalent is required. In addition, completion of a recognized training program (such as courses provided through the University of Maryland Medical System, community colleges, United States Armed Forces with the attainment of Emergency Medical Technician, Medical Corpsman) or equivalent is required. Successful completion of an advanced technical endoscopic skills seminar course is preferred. BLS certification is required.

Work Experience

Previous endoscopy or GI tech experience is preferred.

Skills & Abilities

Ability to initiate emergency procedures is required. Ability to set up, operate and maintain all endoscopic equipment is required. Highly effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills with patients, visitors, and other healthcare team members to establish working relations that foster optimal quality of care are required. Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient populations(s) served. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and ability to assess data reflective of the patient's requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age specific needs.

Benefits

PRN Days (Mon - Fri 8am-4:30pm)

Pay Range: $22.57- $31.59/hr. (depends on years of experience)

Other Compensation (if applicable): Shift Differential