Job Description

Company Description

When you come to the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, you’re coming to more than simply a beautiful 37-acre, 218-bed suburban Baltimore, Maryland campus. You’re embarking on a professional journey that encourages opportunities, values a team atmosphere, and makes convenience and flexibility a priority. Joining our team of healthcare professionals means you’ll be contributing to a locally and nationally recognized institution. UM St. Joseph has been recognized by The Leapfrog Group as a grade ‘A’ hospital and by U.S. News & World Report as #3 in both the state and Baltimore Metro area, making UM St. Joseph the highest-ranking community hospital in Maryland. In addition, we’ve been consistently recognized as a top employer by Baltimore magazine.

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.

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Qualifications

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
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 Orientation & 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.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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