Job Summary:

Join Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Located in Dover, Ohio, Union Hospital is an award-winning not-for-profit community hospital serving the communities of eastern Ohio. Community and personalized care are at the forefront of Union Hospital’s values. At Cleveland Clinic, you will be part of a talented, compassionate, and driven team of caregivers. You will work with state-of-the-art technology and provide stellar patient care. At Cleveland Clinic, you will build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Union Hospital is seeking a GI Technician to join their team of devoted caregivers. Within this rewarding role, you will work under the direction of a Licensed Nurse or Physical to perform multiple types of patient care activities and services including cleaning, disinfection, clerical, receptionist, patient education, and more. Your primary duties will include but are not limited to: - Performing rounds on patients in prep/observations areas to meet their needs and enhance their experience. - Preparing charts, tracking patients in Op Time, and communicating to RN all special patients' needs. - Assisting with equipment management by troubleshooting and following up on all equipment issues. The Ideal caregiver is someone who: - Has strong communication skills. - Has a High School Diploma or GED and current BCLS. - Works well in a close-knit, teambuilding environment. - Has a Medical Assistant Certification or minimum one year hospital experience using medical technology. - Can provide empathy and compassion in a patient-centered environment. This is an excellent opportunity for those who are flexible and would like to advance their career growth opportunities within Cleveland Clinic. 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.