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Endoscopy Technician 1

Inova Health System
United States, Virginia, Leesburg
Jan 18, 2025
Inova Loudoun Hospital is looking for a dedicated Endoscopy Technician 1 to join the team. This role will be Full-Time Day Shift - Four Shifts Per Week 7:00AM to 5:30PM ( 10 Hour Shifts) with on call weekends 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. Follows OSHA and hospital infection control policies at all times. Maintains continuing education by complying with mandatory re-orientation yearly and keeps educational profile up to date. Demonstrates a willingness to critique their practice and pursues improvement opportunities. Takes corrective action when any unsafe practice, conditions, or breaks in aseptic technique occur and report information to the circulating nurse. Demonstrates understanding of scope mechanics and scope reprocessing to include High Level Disinfection. Assists with the flow of daily operations by readily accepting assignments/reassignments. May perform additional duties as assigned. Additional Requirements Certification - Basic Life Support upon start from AHA Licensure - None Required Experience -Healthcare Experience Preferred Education - High School diploma or equivalent Work Schedule - Full-Time Day Shift - Four Shifts Per Week 7:00AM to 5:30PM ( 10 Hour Shifts) with on call weekends