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Advanced Endoscopy Technician, PRN
Req#: 296639
Location:
Professional Area: Nursing Patient Support
Department: 7190 Ancillary Special Procedures-Indian River Hospital
Job Code: 001084
Schedule: PRN
Shift: Days
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Join our team at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Indian River Hospital is in sunny Florida’s Treasure Coast where it is committed to providing optimal family-centric and community-focused care. At Indian River Hospital, you will be part of a collaborative, compassionate, and innovative team of caregivers. You will work with state-of-the-art technology and will build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
As an Advanced Endoscopy Technician, you will assist the physician with all endoscopic procedures, in addition to routine colonoscopies, esophagogastroduodenoscopies (EGD) and flexible sigmoidoscopies, such as: ERCP, cholangioscopy, electrohydrolithotripsy, mechanical lithotripsy, stent placement, complex stricture dilation, EUS, EMR, ESD, POEM, POP/G-POEM, STER, Zenker’s diverticulotomy, Z-POEM, RFA for Barrett’s, cryoablation, achalasia balloon dilation, EUS guided fiducial placement, celiac plexus neurolysis and cystgastrostomy.
A caregiver in this position works 6:30AM – 5:00PM.
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. This includes assisting with stocking rooms with equipment and supplies and maintaining proper procedures for cleaning and storing endoscopes.
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Change chemical sterilants 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)
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:
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.
Advanced Endoscopy Technician Clinical Competency Check List
Using the scale provided, please rate the candidate's performance on the following global rating items:
Please note: A score of 5 is necessary for advancement to Advanced Endoscopy Tech position
SCALE:
1 Unable to achieve tasks despite significant verbal and/or hands-on guidance
2 Achieves some of the tasks but requires significant verbal and/or hands-on guidance
3 Achieves most of the tasks independently, with minimal verbal and/or manual guidance
4 Competent for independent performance of all tasks
5 Highly skilled performance of all tasks
Procedures
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ERCP
Cholangioscopy
Electrohydrolithotripsy
Stent placement
EUS
Fine Needle Aspiration and Biopsy
Complex Dilations
Savary Dilations
Pneumatic Balloon Dilations
Resectional Therapies
Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR)
Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD)
Band-EMR
Third Space Endoscopy (Intramural Endoscopic Surgery)
PerOral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM)
PerOral Pyloromyotomy (POP, G-POEM)
Zenker’s Diverticulotomy
Barrett’s Therapies
Radiofrequency Ablation
Cryospray Ablation
Esophago Gastro Intestinal Stent placement
Pay Range
Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.
Nursing Support Career Paths
Working for Cleveland Clinic is more than just a job – it can be a launching point for an exceptional career. Nursing Support plays a critical role in ensuring excellent care and positive patient experiences. There is a wide range of roles to contribute to this vital team. We are committed to providing you with the resources and support you need to define and follow your own unique career path, whether in Nursing Support or other areas of our organization. Nursing Support opportunities include:
Benefits Offerings
Our caregivers deliver the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. We are committed to providing them with the kind of exceptional care they bring to our patients. Caregivers like you come to work each day with a passion for what you do. So, we are always focused on fueling that passion, empowering you to be your best both inside our hospitals and in your life. Our outstanding, comprehensive offerings are an investment in your health, well-being and future. Explore the following benefits and get a closer look at how we’re focused on what matters most to you.

We offer the following choices to cover your health, dental and vision care as well as life insurance.
- Health Plan Options – You have the choice between two comprehensive Cleveland Clinic Employee Health Plan options: EHP and EHP Plus. Both plans are administered by Aetna and feature minimal copays for in-network care. Although the benefit designs of EHP and EHP Plus are identical, they differ in their provider network size, with EHP offering a narrow network and EHP Plus providing access to the wide Aetna Open Access Select network. Both plans include access to Cleveland Clinic providers. The health plan also offers Healthy Choice, a voluntary program where participants earn premium discounts for achieving wellness goals.
- Dental Care – Four plan options administered by Cigna are available.
- Vision Care – Two plan options administered by EyeMed are available.
- Flexible Spending Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent Care FSAs are available to help you pay for eligible expenses with pre-tax dollars.
- Life Insurance – Employer-paid life insurance equals 1x your annual salary with an option to purchase supplemental life insurance up to 10x your salary. You may also purchase dependent life insurance for a spouse and dependent children
- Short- and Long-term Disability Coverage – Short-term disability is available after one continuous year of regular full-time service; long-term disability begins after 90 days.

Because financial security is essential to a secure retirement, we sponsor a comprehensive retirement program to help you build for your financial future:
- Cleveland Clinic Investment Pension Plan offers eligible employees an excellent opportunity to build a retirement account for the future. It is fully funded by Cleveland Clinic and equal to 2.5% of your salary (increasing with more years of service).
- The 401(k) / 403(b) Plan also provides an important source of retirement savings. It allows participants to take responsibility for their financial future by making retirement savings a part of their normal routine while working. In addition to your contributions to the plan, Cleveland Clinic matches a portion of your contributions (50% on up to your first 6% in contributions).

- Paid Time Off (PTO) – Eligible caregivers receive Paid Time Off (PTO) that can be allotted toward vacation, holidays, sick time, etc.
- Caregiver discounts – We offer discounted rates for auto, home and pet insurance, identify theft protection and more.
- Adoption assistance – We provide financial assistance of up to $5,000/per child ($10,000 maximum lifetime benefit) for caregivers who choose to legally adopt a child.
- Employee Assistance Program – The Program provides free, confidential short-term counseling for caregivers and their families, whether for relationships or legal challenges.
- Employee Hardship Fund – This fund provides aid for caregivers experiencing unexpected financial difficulties.
- Paid maternity and parental leave – You will enjoy up to eight consecutive weeks for maternal care after the birth of your child to bond with your baby and up to four weeks for parental care.


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