GI Endoscopy Technician
Clinton, Maryland
MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital

Job Opportunity: GI/Endo Tech

Location: Clinton, Maryland
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, 5 days a week (Monday-Friday), 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM (8 hours/day, 40 hours/week)
On Call: 2-3 shifts on call every 6-week period, including holidays as needed

Job Description

• Work primarily in surgical services focused on gastrointestinal and endoscopy procedures.
• Responsibilities include inpatient scope and instrument cleaning and care, instrument processing, specimen labeling and handling (bronchoscopy specimens), and infection control.
• Procedures involved: Bronchoscopy, Colonoscopy, ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography), EGD (Esophagogastroduodenoscopy).
• Adherence to sterilization/disinfection protocols and Universal Protocol (Time Out) procedures is required.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as an Endoscopy Technician.
• Endoscopy Technician experience within the last year.
• Experience in an inpatient setting.
• Completion of at least one prior travel assignment.
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Valid driver’s license if driving on behalf of the employer is an essential job function.
• Background check within 90 days of start, including criminal, education verification, and multiple state/county searches. Background checks must be updated every 3 years or after a 6-month gap in service.
• Drug screen within 90 days of start (excluding marijuana), including multiple substances. New drug screen required if break in service exceeds 6 months.
• I9/E-Verify attestation required for all candidates.
• Physical exam within the last year confirming ability to perform job duties without accommodations and free from communicable disease.
• Annual TB testing or chest X-ray and TB questionnaire; additional documentation required if history of positive TB.
• Immunization documentation required:

  • Tdap vaccine within the last 10 years preferred.
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) vaccination or positive titer documentation.
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer documentation.
  • Hepatitis B titer, series, or signed declination.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (September 23 – March 31).

Orientation and Training

• Orientation options available on specified dates prior to assignment start.
• Completion of facility-specific modules (SITELS) required before hire date.
• Annual safety manual acknowledgement required.
• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam required prior to start and every 3 years (minimum 80% score).
• Color blindness testing (online or in-person) required.
• Competency exams required within 3 years of start (minimum 80% score).

Additional Information

• Must comply with infection control and sterilization standards.
• On-call shifts and holiday coverage required as part of the assignment.
• Photo for badge must meet specific criteria (clear, centered, no glare, solid background).

This position is ideal for experienced GI/Endoscopy Technicians seeking a travel contract with a focus on surgical services and endoscopic procedures.