Endoscopy Technician Jobs

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 not only an excellent medical facility, but also a home away from home. As an Endoscopy Technician, you will be responsible for: - Assisting the physician with all endoscopic procedures, including colonoscopies, esophagogastroduodenoscopies (EGD), ERCP, flexible sigmoidoscopies, and EUS. - Ensuring proper cleaning and maintenance of all endoscopes and completion of all documentation logs and records. - Assisting the RN with patient care, such as the admission of patients, setting up rooms, transporting patients, patient recovery and final cleaning of rooms. The ideal future caregiver is someone who: - Has experience in patient care as a PCT or Endoscopy Technician. - Demonstrates a strong work ethic. - Thrives in a team environment. - Has excellent critical thinking skills and decisive judgment. At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.

Responsibilities:

• Assesses endoscopes on a daily basis and reports any damage to director.
• Makes pre-op calls to patient to obtain preliminary information.
• Prepares and sends out scopes for repair after notifying director.
• Assists in the orientation of new personnel to all in room procedures and to the process for cleaning and disinfection of scopes.
• Transports specimens according to policy using universal precautions.
• Changes chemical sterilants and cleans scope washer according to policy.
• Identifies opportunities for cost savings and makes full use of existing resources.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Assists 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.
• Performs clerical duties if needed in the absence of the scheduler.

Education:

• High School or GED

Languages:

• N/A

Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA).
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMT) preferred.

Complexity of Work:

• Adaptability: Includes teamwork and flexibility needed to fulfill job responsibilities including adapting to changes in work environment and accepting supervisory feedback.
• 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.
• Efficiency and Effectiveness: Includes quantity and quality of desired work, as well as organization skills necessary to perform successfully.
• All employees are expected to meet the standards of performance outlined in the Organizational-Wide Competencies listed below as applied to the position:
• 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.
• 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.

Work Experience:

• One year minimum experience in a hospital setting.

Physical Requirements:

• Adaptability: Includes teamwork and flexibility needed to fulfill job responsibilities including adapting to changes in work environment and accepting supervisory feedback.
• 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.
• Efficiency and Effectiveness: Includes quantity and quality of desired work, as well as organization skills necessary to perform successfully.
• 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.
• 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.
• All employees are expected to meet the standards of performance outlined in the organizational-wide competencies listed below as applied to the position:

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

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