Join the Cleveland Clinic team where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building 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 ascleaningand disinfection, clerical duties,patient education and care, communication, and supply procurement.

A caregiver in this position works6:30am to 3:00pm or 7:00am to 3:30pm.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Assistin 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 enhancethe patientexperience andcommunicate when necessary.

• Assistphysicians 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 policymaintainingPPE.

• Maintain qualitycontrolwithinthedepartment.

• Tear down procedure rooms attheend oftheday and prepare roomsforthe nextdaycases, including restocking supplies.

• Transportspatientsutilizingsafetechniques.

• Assistwith equipment management within the department as well as all cases outside of the department by troubleshooting andfollowing upon all equipment issuesandrequestingassistancewhen needed.

• Maintain inventories and communicate toappropriate personnelof needs.

• Utilize software applications asappropriate.

• Assistwith breath tests inGISpecialTesting Lab.

• Receive patients atreceptionarea andfacilitatethroughput.

• Prepare charts, track patients in Op Time, and communicate toRNsall special patient needs.

• Assistin scheduling procedures andassistwithfunctions at the control desk when necessary.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High school diploma or GED

• Medical Assistant certification and/or one year of hospital experienceutilizingmedical terminology and computers

• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certificationthrough the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• One year of clinical experience and/or experience in a Gastroenterology Lab or Operating Room.

• Medical Assistant certification.

• Certification from the Certifying Board of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates, Inc.

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.