Instrument Tech - Endoscopy

Details

Posted: 11-May-23

Location: Beverly Hills, California

Type: Full-time

Salary: Open

Categories:

Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: HRC1257768

The Instrument Technician is responsible for cleaning and reprocessing a variety endoscopes and accessories, use of the reprocessing machine and all related functions, and maintaining a safe and clean working environment. Assists with cleaning other patient care related equipment including gurneys, stretchers and other equipment and items following infection control policies and procedures.

Primary duties and responsibilities:

• Performs and maintains the reprocessing of endoscopes and scope washers.
• Identifies problems with equipment and assists in arranging for repairs.
• Maintains documentation related to the inventory and repair of endoscopes.
• Demonstrates an awareness of the daily schedule and maintains a steady level of efficiency.
• Maintains compliance with regulatory standards (OSHA, BBP and biohazard waste removal), accreditation standards, standard methodologies and Center policy and procedures that impact patient, employee and environmental safety, and reports observations of non-compliance.
• Implements related infection control practices to prevent cross-contamination.
• Performs manual and mechanical cleaning methods, cleaning implements and equipment (automated flushing systems and re-processors).
• Performs pre-cleaning and transport of used scopes and accessories.
• Use of high standard disinfectants (chemicals, use of test strips, exposure time, shelf and use life).
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of endoscopic supplies and equipment.
• Performs leakage testing procedures, test methods, and actions required following a failed leak test.
• Accurately completes all required logs.
• Orders and stocks supply and medical inventory.
• Participates in the Center’s QAPI program.

 

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Education:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Completion of a formal or on the job endoscope reprocessing training program and ability to demonstrate proficiency preferred.

Experience:

One (1) year of experience Sterile Processing or Surgical Technologist experience to include decontamination, wrapping, sterilization and infection control of basic instrumentation or related field preferred.

Working Title: Instrument Tech - Endoscopy
Department: CS Endoscopy
Business Entity: Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation
Job Category: Clinical Operations
Job Specialty: OR/Anesthesia
Position Type: Full-time
Shift Length: 8 hour shift
Shift Type: Day
Base Pay:$21.06 - $31.59