Endoscopy Technician

Cleveland Clinic

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Martin North Hospital, a downtown Stuart hospital serving communities in and around Martin County. The Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition diagnoses and treats digestive conditions using diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, endoscopic ultrasound with fine needle aspiration, ablative techniques for Barrett’s esophagus, colonoscopies, and interventions for colonic disease. The Endoscopy Technician assists physicians with endoscopic procedures, including colonoscopies, esophagogastroduodenoscopies (EGD), ERCP, flexible sigmoidoscopies, and EUS. The technician ensures proper cleaning and maintenance of endoscopes and completes required documentation logs and records. The role also supports the RN with patient care, including patient admission, room setup, patient transportation and recovery, and room cleaning. This is a PRN caregiver position with daytime hours from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and on-call requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross.
One year of experience in a hospital setting.
Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.
Comply with the Cleveland Clinic influenza prevention program, including annual vaccination or an approved exemption.
Employment offers are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Nice To Haves

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMT).

Responsibilities

Assist nurses and physicians in all aspects of GI procedures, including stocking rooms with equipment and supplies and following procedures for cleaning and storing endoscopes.
Change chemical sterilant and clean the scope washer according to policy.
Assess endoscopes daily and report damage to the director.
Notify the director and prepare scopes for repair.
Assist with orienting new personnel to in-room procedures and scope cleaning and disinfection.
Perform clerical duties when needed in the scheduler’s absence.
Transport specimens according to policy using universal precautions.
Make pre-operative calls to patients to obtain preliminary information.
Identify cost-saving opportunities and make full use of existing resources.
Assist the RN with patient admission, room setup, patient transportation, recovery, and final room cleaning.
Complete documentation logs and records and ensure proper cleaning and maintenance of endoscopes.