Endoscopy GI Technician
About The Position
Join Cleveland Clinic Medina Hospital and be part of a team delivering world-class healthcare. Recognized for providing safe, patient-centered care that is timely, effective, efficient, and equitable, Medina Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital, the highest honor awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for professional nursing practice. Here, you can build a rewarding, lifelong career supported by a team committed to your growth and success. Cleveland Clinic Gastroenterologists use the latest endoscopic advances to perform tens of thousands of minimally invasive procedures each year. GI Technicians work under the direction of a licensed nurse and/or physician to perform various patient care activities and related services, such as cleaning and disinfection, clerical duties, patient education and care, communication and supply procurement.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Medical Assistant certification OR one year of hospital experience utilizing medical terminology and computers
- Basic Life Support (BLS) or Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
Nice To Haves
- One year of Gastroenterology Lab, Operating Room or clinical experience
- Medical Assistant certification
- Certification from the Certifying Board of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates, Inc.
- Experience with hospital equipment
Responsibilities
- Assist in assessment and identification of physical, psychosocial, educational and safety needs of the patient, obtain vital signs and notify Registered Nurses of any pertinent findings.
- Perform rounds on patients in the prep/observation area to meet patient needs and enhance the patient experience and communicate when necessary.
- Assist physicians and/or nurses during procedures and tests within scope of competency.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment by cleaning and defrosting refrigerators, removing dirty linen appropriately, cleaning and preparing patient carts and cleaning and processing endoscopy instruments and equipment per policy maintaining PPE.
- Maintain quality control within the department.
- Tear down procedure rooms at the end of the day and prepare rooms for the next day cases, including restocking supplies.
- Transports patients utilizing safe techniques.
- Assist with equipment management within the department as well as all cases outside of the department by troubleshooting and following up on all equipment issues and requesting assistance when needed.
- Maintain inventories and communicate with appropriate personnel of needs.
- Utilize software applications as appropriate.
- Assist with breath tests in GI Special Testing Lab.
- Receive patients at reception area and facilitate throughput.
- Prepare charts, track patients in Op Time and communicate to RNs all special patient needs.
- Assist in scheduling procedures and assist with functions at the control desk when necessary.
Benefits
- Outstanding, comprehensive offerings are an investment in your health, well-being and future.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
