Endoscopy Technician- Float: Annapolis, Columbia - Gastro Center of Maryland

Gastro Center of Maryland

Verified Company

Annapolis, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

The Endoscopy technician will work with the registered nurse and is responsible for maintaining a safe intervention for the patient by practicing proper aseptic technique and using a good working knowledge of the procedure by anticipating the surgeon's needs in performing the procedure.

Must be willing to travel to ALL locations; Columbia, Annapolis, Olney, Riverdale.

Responsibilities include:

Assists the physician with endoscopic procedures
Assists with ensuring the center is properly prepared for the daily schedule
Sterilization of equipment and highlevel disinfection
Cleaning the surgical suite between cases
Opening of sterile packs, instruments, and supplies. Ensuring a sterile environment is maintained throughout the procedure.
Preparing for the setup of all procedure cases.
Ensuring surgeon identifies and describes surgical specimen prior to its placement in the specimen jar.
Reporting and troubleshooting of all broken or defective supplies or equipment.
Checking and restocking the center.
Operates and maintain documentation for Medivator: labels activated Rapicide PA solutions and daily checks solution with test strip and record results for effectiveness of solution.
Assesses the condition of all equipment, instruments, and accessories on a daily basis and reports any irregularities to the Nurse Manager.
Coordinates rooms and scopes according to daily schedule.
Properly disposes of contaminated waste following Standard Precautions and OSHA regulations.
Takes an active role for identifying issues for quality improvement.