Posted:
10/7/2025, 5:00:00 PM
Location(s):
Miami, Florida, United States ⋅ Florida, United States
Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level
Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Join Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Officially becoming a full member of the Cleveland Clinic Health System in 2021, Mercy Hospital offers a wide variety of medical specialties to the communities in and around Stark County. Here, 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.
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.
A caregiver in this position works days from 8:00AM – 4:00PM.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
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 to 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.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
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
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
One year of Gastroenterology Lab, Operating Room or clinical experience
Medical Assistant certification
Certification from the Certifying Board of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates, Inc.
Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/
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.
Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.
Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.
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Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
Website: https://clevelandclinic.org/
Headquarter Location: Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Employee Count: 1001-5000
Year Founded: 1921
IPO Status: Private
Last Funding Type: Grant
Industries: Health Care ⋅ Hospital ⋅ Medical ⋅ Non Profit