Clinical Support Technician 1, Gastroenterology , Full Time

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Tuition remission

Job summary

University of Miami is seeking a Clinical Support Technician 1 to support routine clinical care activities. The role includes preparing and stocking supplies, assisting with endoscopy prep and cleaning, and maintaining aseptic conditions in patient areas.

Responsibilities include equipment management, patient transport, and collaboration with physicians and staff. A minimum of 1 year of relevant experience and AHA BLS certification are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant hospital support experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clean, safe clinical environments and restock supplies.
• Assist with endoscopy prep, cleaning, disinfection, and room turnover.
• Transport patients using safe techniques and assist with equipment management.
• Communicate needs to staff and physicians; follow established policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Clinical Support Technician 1 (U) performs duties related to the procedure process in clinical care settings in accordance with established policies and regulations, and anticipates the needs of patients, physicians, and department staff. Moreover, the incumbent prepares and maintains supplies, instruments, and equipment, and adheres to strict aseptic techniques and standard precautions. The Clinical Support Technician (U) also performs routine care and cleaning of endoscopy equipment.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Maintains clean and safe environment by cleaning and defrosting refrigerators, removing dirty linens appropriately, cleaning and preparing patient carts, as well as cleaning and processing endoscopy instruments and equipment.
• Maintains inventories and communicates needs to appropriate personnel.
• Obtains and distributes supplies into assigned areas.
• Maintains a neat and organized work area preventing cluttering of the hallways.
• Ensures all equipment is kept in designated areas.
• Demonstrates effective communication with other staff members, physician, patients, and visitors.
• Demonstrating knowledge and skill in pre cleaning, leak testing, endoscope cleaning and disinfection and storage following established protocols.
• Maintains quality controls within department.
• Tears down procedure rooms at end of day and prepares room for next day cases, including restocking of supplies.
• Transports patients utilizing safe technique.
• Assists with equipment management by troubleshooting and following-up on all equipment issues.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
• Commitment to the University's core values.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this job classification. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job. This a job profile description and not all duties may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff