Gastroenterology Tech III

Medstar
US - District of Columbia - Washington
June 11, 2024

General Summary of Position
Provides advanced technical support, such as ERCP's and EUS's, for physicians and provides advanced care to patients during endoscopic procedures.
Assists in the training of the Gastroenterology Technician I's and II's in the advanced technologies.
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Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Assists physicians during endoscopic procedures (e.g.:
taking biopsies, advancing the scope (under direction of the physicians), applying pressure to the abdomen, and performing electro cautery and other methods of controlling bleeding.
Assists with the positioning/repositioning of patient for the procedure(s).

Provides advanced technical support for ERCP (Esophageal Retrograde Cannulation of Pancreas) and EUS (Endoscopic Ultrasound) under the direction of the physician.
The advanced technology for ERCP includes cannulation, sphincteratomy, and injection of dye in the common bile duct, the exchanging and manipulating of multiply wires, controlling bleeding, brushings, use of balloons for dilations, and placing of esophageal and pancreatic stents.
Provides advanced technology for EUS, which requires sophisticated knowledge of EUS machinery, use of probes, spray catheters, and fine needle aspiration.
Provides fluoroscopy for the procedure.

Prepares room for endoscopic procedures by setting up for each case pertaining to the case needs.
Maintains supplies in the room at levels as determined by the head nurse.

Troubleshoots minor equipment problems in the Gastroenterology Lab; refers major equipment problems to Biomedical Engineering.

Provides support to patient as needed:
discusses the upcoming procedure; explains what is transpiring during the procedure; and provides post operative instructions.

Prepares and draws up non-controlled medication for the physician to administer.
Administers topical anesthetics used in ERCP procedures under the direction of the physician.

Assists in the training of the Gastroenterology Technician I's and II's in the advanced technologies.

Provides 24 hour on-call, including weekends, for emergency procedures.

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Minimum Qualifications Education

High School Diploma or GED required
Specialized and/or advanced clerical, technical or other vocational training acquired during 1-2 years of additional job-related training required
Associate's degree preferred

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Experience

1 to 3 years experience as a Gastroenterology Technician II, or equivalent training and verification of previous experience in advanced technology required

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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Requires the use of specialized medical equipment (i.e., EEG, EKG, blood analyzer), or data processing equipment (i.e., tape drives, consoles) and one or more years of Gastroenterology Technician II training.

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Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other.
We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered.
We live up to this promise through:

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Strong emphasis on teamwork - our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization.
In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity - we are committed to equity for all people and communities.
We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
Comprehensive total rewards package - including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
More career opportunities closer to home - as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C.
region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.

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About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research.
Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation.
As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team.
Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities.
It's how we treat people.

MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees.
We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations.
MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws.
If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.

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