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Job Title
GI Technician
Location
Westlake
Facility
North Ohio Gastroenterology
Department
DDSI/NOG-Digestive Disease Institute
Job Code
B1315E
Shift
Days
Schedule
7:00am-3:30pm/8:00am-4:30pm
Job Summary
Our North Ohio Gastroenterology office is looking for a GI Technician to join their team. Caregivers in this position will work under the direction of a Licensed Nurse and Physician to perform various patient care activities and related services such as patient education. Your primary duties will include:
• Assisting in assessment and identification of physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs of the patient.
• Performing patient rounds.
• Tearing down procedure rooms and maintaining a clean and safe environment.
Our procedural center is outpatient, so we do not work weekends, evenings, or holidays. This role offers the chance to become certified in sterile processing and many other educational opportunities.
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.
Job Details
Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
Our office is looking for a GI Technician to join their team. Caregivers in this position will work under the direction of a Licensed Nurse and Physician to perform various patient care activities and related services such as patient education.
Your primary duties will include but are not limited to:
- Assisting in assessment and identification of physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs of the patient.
- Performing patient rounds.
- Tearing down procedure rooms and maintaining a clean and safe environment.
The ideal caregiver is someone who:
- Has a minimum of one year clinical experience within a hospital environment, preferably in the operating room or gastroenterology department.
- Is reliable and self-motivated.
- Works well with multiple professions of caregivers.
- Can provide empathy and compassion in a patient-centered environment.
This role offers the chance to become certified in sterile processing and many other educational opportunities.
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:
- Assists in assessment and identification of physical, psychosocial, educational and safety needs of the patient, obtains vital signs, and notifies Registered Nurse of any pertinent findings.
- Performs rounds on patients in the prep/observation area to meet patient needs and enhance the patient experience, and communicates when necessary.
- Assists physicians and/or nurses during procedures and tests within scope of competency.
- Maintains clean and safe environment by cleaning and defrosting refrigerators, removing dirty linen appropriately, cleaning and preparing patient carts as well as cleaning and processing of endoscopy instruments and equipment per policy maintaining PPE.
- Maintain quality controls within department.
- Tears down procedure rooms at end of day and prepares room for next day cases, including restocking of supplies.
- Keeps hallways uncluttered.
- Transports patients utilizing safe technique.
- Assists with equipment management within the department as well as all cases outside of the department by troubleshooting and following-up on all equipment issues plus requesting assistance when needed.
- Maintains inventories and communicates to appropriate personnel of needs.
- Utilizes software applications as appropriate.
- Assists with breath tests in GI Special testing Lab.
- Receives patients at reception area and facilitates throughput.
- Prepares charts, tracks patients in Op Time, and communicates to RN all special patient needs.
- Assists in scheduling procedures and assists with functions at the control desk when necessary.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education:
- High School Diploma or GED required.
Certifications:
- BLS or BCLS required. Medical Assistant Certification preferred.
- Certification from the Certifying Board of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates, Inc. preferred.
Work Experience:
- Medical Assistant Certification or minimum one year hospital experience utilizing medical terminology and computer skills required.
- One year Gastroenterology lab, Clinical experience, or operating room preferred.
Physical Requirements:
- Requirements for this position include; standing in one area up to eight hours, wearing appropriate PPE (personal protective equipment); sitting in a confined area for eight hours using a computer screen and the ability to perform small repetitive motor tasks (e.g., typing, filing, responding to telephone, application of abdominal pressure) are necessary.
- This job also requires that an individual be able to work under periods of high stress.
The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.
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