Endoscopy Technician

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 St. Lucie River. The caregivers at Martin North Hospital have made it an excellent medical facility and a home away from home.

The Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, diagnoses and treats patients with digestive problems and conditions. Our specialists use innovative diagnostic tools and treatments such as upper gastrointestinal endoscopy for esophageal, stomach and duodenal disorders, endoscopic ultrasound with fine needle aspiration, ablative techniques for Barrett's esophagus, colonoscopies, and therapeutic interventions for colonic disease.

As an Endoscopy Technician, you will assist the physician with all endoscopic procedures, including colonoscopies, esophagogastroduodenoscopies (EGD), ERCP, flexible sigmoidoscopies and EUS. In this role, you will ensure proper cleaning and maintenance of all endoscopes and completion of all documentation logs and records. You will also assist the RN with patient care, including the admission of patients, setting up rooms, transporting patients, patient recovery and the final cleaning of rooms. This opportunity will help you gain extensive experience with advanced procedures within an elite healthcare organization.

A PRN caregiver in this position works days from 7:00AM - 5:30PM, with on-call requirements.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Assist nurses and physicians in all aspects of GI procedures (e.g., 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.

• Assess endoscopes daily and report any damage to the director.

• 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 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

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

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

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.

Pay Range

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