What are the responsibilities and job description for the Endoscopy Technician position at Cleveland Clinic?
Join Cleveland Clinic’s Martin North Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. This downtown Stuart hospital provides top-quality patient care to the communities in and around Martin County on the beautiful Indian River. The caregivers at Martin North Hospital have made it an excellent medical facility and a home away from home.
Our team offers innovative options and maintain exceptional outcomes. We continue to pursue innovation with world-class research in our Endoscopy department. We perform standard endoscopic procedures with exceptional attention to detail. Our experience from treating a high number of patients leads to accurate testing and treatments that improve your quality of life.
A caregiver in this PRN position works Days, from 7:00am—3:30pm.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
- Assist nurses and physicians in all aspects of GI procedures. This includes assistance with the stocking of all rooms with equipment and supplies and maintaining proper procedures for the cleaning and storage of endoscopes.
- Change chemical sterilant and clean scope washer according to policy.
- Prepare and send out scopes for repair after notifying director.
- Assist in the orientation of new personnel to all in room procedures and to the process for cleaning and disinfection of scopes.
- Perform clerical duties if needed in the absence of the scheduler.
- Transport specimens according to policy using universal precautions.
- Make pre-op calls to patients to obtain preliminary information.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings and make full use of existing resources.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
- High School diploma or GED.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA).
- One year of experience in a hospital setting.
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
- One year experience as an Endoscopy Tech
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMT).
Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/
Physical Requirements:
- All employees are expected to meet the standards of performance outlined in the organizational-wide competencies listed below as applied to the position:
- World Class Service Orientation: Includes attitude, behavior, interpersonal skill, and problem solving that enable an employee to respond to internal and external customer needs and expectations in a positive manner.
- Adaptability: Includes teamwork and flexibility needed to fulfill job responsibilities including adapting to changes in work environment and accepting supervisory feedback.
- Efficiency and Effectiveness: Includes quantity and quality of desired work, as well as organization skills necessary to perform successfully.
- Essential Job Requirements: Includes adherence to all relevant policies, procedures, and guidelines affecting the work environment, including maintenance of required competencies and communication skills.
- Supervisory Responsibilities (if applicable): Includes overall accountability for assigned work group relative to operational goals, personnel requirements, and budgetary constraints.
- Note: The above stated duties are intended to outline those functions typically performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This description of duties is not intended to be all-inclusive or to limit the discretionary authority of supervisors to assign other tasks of similar nature or level of responsibility.
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000
