GI Technician: Endoscopy Support & Patient Care

Cleveland Clinic; Slaton (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital is seeking a GI Technician to join the Gastroenterology team in Canton. You will work under licensed nurses and physicians to support patient care, prepare charts, assist with procedures, and maintain a clean, safe GI department environment.

The role emphasizes patient education, procedural support, and effective communication within a busy hospital setting, with daytime hours from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Medical Assistant certification OR one year hospital experience utilizing medical terminology and computers.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Responsibilities

• Assist in assessment and identification of physical, psychosocial, educational and safety needs of the patient; obtain vital signs and notify RNs of pertinent findings.
• Perform rounds on patients in the prep/observation area to meet patient needs and assist with care.
• Assist physicians and/or nurses during procedures and tests within scope of competency.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment; clean and process endoscopy instruments; manage PPE and supplies.
• Maintain inventories and communicate needs to appropriate personnel.
• Utilize software applications as appropriate.
• Assist with breath tests in GI Special Testing Lab.
• Receive patients at the reception area and facilitate throughput.
• Prepare charts, track patients in Op Time and communicate special needs to RNs.
• Assist in scheduling procedures and support control desk functions.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical assistance

Vital signs

Medical terminology

Communication

Clerical duties

Supply procurement

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant certification

One year hospital experience using medical terminology and computers

Basic Life Support (BLS/BCLS) certification

Job description

Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital is seeking a GI Technician to join the Gastroenterology team in Canton. You will work under licensed nurses and physicians to support patient care, prepare charts, assist with procedures, and maintain a clean, safe GI department environment.

The role emphasizes patient education, procedural support, and effective communication within a busy hospital setting, with daytime hours from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.