Endoscopy Technician

Endoscopy Technician at University of Maryland Medical System Endoscopy Technician at University of Maryland Medical System in Upper Marlboro, Maryland Posted in about 6 hours ago.

Job Description:

Job Requirements General Summary The Endoscopy Technician assists the physician with Endoscopy procedures and coordinates the daily activities associated with the care and handling, to include maintenance of flexible endoscopes used by in the Endoscopy Center. This includes, but not limited to, decontamination, inspection, testing, packing, high level disinfection and/or sterilization repair tracking, documentation, storage and distribution. This incumbent will also serve as an expert advisor to the Endoscopy Center leadership in regard to endoscope reprocessing by staying current with industry best practices, standards and regulations. Great customer service and critical thinking skills are required for interaction with customers and co-workers. Principal Responsibilities and Tasks The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. These are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified. Assist with procedures under the direction of the physician. Utilize accessories as requested to perform any therapeutic endoscopic procedure, i.e., biopsy, polypectomy. Reviews daily endoscopy center schedule to ensure adequate coverage and resources to meet endoscopic reprocessing needs. Responsible for ensuring an adequate inventory of disposable supplies are available for production activities. Reprocesses endoscopes according to manufacturer's standards/recommendations. Performs annual competency validation for the Endoscopy Center staff who are assigned endoscope reprocessing tasks and supports staff education for scope reprocessing: Ensures adherence to documentation requirements for compliance to regulatory standards. Coordinates and manages repairs and loaners with Biomedical Engineering; ensures repairs are documented and expedited; following up and notifying the appropriate clinical practitioners in reference to scope availability. Is competent on the operations of all production equipment and technology used for reprocessing medical devices. This includes washers, sterilizers, high-level disinfectors, incubators and instrument tracking system. Maintains appropriate certification and keeps abreast of industry changes to include regulatory and best practices. Conducts a minimum of two annual in-services in reference to practice updates. May assume leadership responsibilities in the absence of the Ambulatory Manager in the development of departmental procedures and policies in reference to endoscope reprocessing. Work Experience Education and Experience High School diploma or equivalent required. Required, less than one year. Preferred one to three (1-3) years' experience in Endoscopy setting required, will consider applicable experience in operating room setting on a one-for-one equivalent. CS technician certification from certified agency preferred. Certified as an Endoscope Reprocessor is preferred. Proficient in using instrument tracking software. Knowledge of medical terminology, supplies and a basic knowledge of computers and computer office software programs preferred.