Join Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital’s team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education, all while consistently providing patient-centered healthcare. As part of Cleveland Clinic’s Florida region, Weston Hospital is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale and Florida regions. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
As an Endoscopy Technician, you will support the physician with various exams and procedures, ensuring safety comfort, safety and education throughout the entire process. You will also assist with general patient care, such as admissions, room set up, transport and related tasks. In this position, you can make a lasting difference in the lives of your patients by offering compassion during some of their most vulnerable or stressful times. Additionally, you will gain extensive hands-on experience, on-the-job training and knowledge using the latest technologies, providing essential skills you can use throughout your career.
A caregiver in this position works days from 7:00AM – 5:30PM, with on-call requirements.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
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Assist physicians with all endoscopic procedures, including colonoscopies, esophagogastroduodenoscopies (EGD), ERCP, flexible sigmoidoscopies and EUS.
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Ensure proper cleaning and maintenance of all endoscopes and completion of all documentation logs and records.
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Assist the RN with patient care, including admission of patients, setting up rooms, transporting patients, patient recovery and final cleaning of rooms.
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Assist nurses and physicians in all aspects of GI procedures (e.g., assisting with stocking rooms with equipment and supplies and maintaining proper procedures for cleaning and storing endoscopes).
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Change chemical sterilant and clean scope washers.
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Assess endoscopes daily, report any damage to the director and prepare and send out scopes for repair.
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Transport specimens.
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Make pre-op calls to patient to obtain preliminary information
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
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High School Diploma or GED
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Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
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One year of experience in a hospital setting
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMT) Certifications
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Physical Requirements:
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All employees are expected to meet the standards of performance outlined in the organizational-wide competencies listed below as applied to the position:
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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.
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Adaptability: Includes teamwork and flexibility needed to fulfill job responsibilities including adapting to changes in work environment and accepting supervisory feedback.
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Efficiency and Effectiveness: Includes quantity and quality of desired work, as well as organization skills necessary to perform successfully.
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Essential Job Requirements: Includes adherence to all relevant policies, procedures, and guidelines affecting the work environment, including maintenance of required competencies and communication skills.
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Supervisory Responsibilities (if applicable): Includes overall accountability for assigned work group relative to operational goals, personnel requirements, and budgetary constraints.
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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:
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Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Pay Range
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