Full-time High Level Disinfection Technician

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Job Description:

Under the general guidance and direction of the HLD Operations Supervisor and Lead HLD Technician, the High-Level Disinfection (HLD) Technician 1 utilizes entry level skill sets to enact High-Level Disinfection functions as directed. The HLD Technician I works with preceptors and the Lead HLD Technician to develop the skills required to independently perform all primary functions. Primary High-Level Disinfection responsibilities include receiving instrumentation, sorting, inspecting, and decontamination of procedural instrumentation; identification of respective reprocessing method, accessory selection, and accurate documentation for all processes.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities including but not limited to:

Decontamination & High-Level Disinfection:

• Dons and doffs Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required by national standards and guidelines.

• Communicates supply needs within decontamination area to the Lead HLD Technician, including cleaning brushes, enzymatic detergent solutions, PPE, and test monitoring supplies.

• Performs routine tests on all mechanical equipment to ensure compliance with manufacturer’s guidelines and national standards, including but not limited to automated endoscope reprocessors, detergent-dispensing units, flushing devices.

• Receives soiled or new equipment (instrumentation, scopes, etc.) from the procedural clinics throughout the system; documenting receipt via the tracking system; decontaminate said equipment according to policies and procedures.

• Disassembles equipment as necessary before proceeding with the required cleaning method(s).

• Identifies repair needs from either communication from procedural clinics or upon inspection of the received soiled/new instrumentation and relaying that communication to the HLD Operations Supervisor or Lead HLD Technician.

• Identifies and places test strip respective to the reprocessing method as required.

• Utilizes appropriate cleaning equipment to achieve decontamination, including cleaning brushes, enzymatic detergent solutions, flushing devices, and leak test devices.

• Cleans and disinfects workstation by utilizing with antibacterial wipes and solutions.

• Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the HLD Operations Supervisor or Lead HLD Technician.

Prep & Pack, Sterilization, & Storage:

• Documents all instrumentation and equipment tasks performed via instrument tracking system.

• Inspects and assembles all equipment, instruments, and scopes, verifies instrument functionality, is free of bioburden and debris, and is clear of tears, rips, and damage.

• Transports items to and configures into drying cabinets.

• Maintains clean and organized workstation, ensuring workspace is functional for colleague use upon assignment completion or as needed.

• Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the HLD Operations Supervisor or Lead Instrument Technician.

• Designates product to appropriate reprocessing method and cycle according to MIFUs.

• Inspects packaged product to ensure all external indicators, filters, and/or labels are secured to items, returns non-compliant product for repackaging.

• Loads sterilizer in accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines to ensure cycle completion; includes biological testing as appropriate.

• Performs routine sterilizer testing including biological monitoring and leak testing.

• Following policies and procedures to appropriately documents result of sterilizer testing. Escalates positive results to HLD leadership as appropriate for interventional procedures.

• Removes and inspects items from sterilizer utilizing approved methods to preserve packaging integrity.

• Following established procedures selects appropriate reprocessing method for heat sensitive instruments, equipment, or flexible endoscopes.

• Performs daily AER, sterilizer, storage maintenance in accordance with established policies and procedures, documents appropriately.

• Monitors instrumentation post-sterilization for temperatures appropriate for sterile storage.

• Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the HLD Operations Supervisor or Lead HLD Technician.

Auxiliary Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Assist in Sterile Processing functions as directed by the CSP Operations Supervisor and/or Sterile Processing Lead Technician.

• Tasks include, but are not limited to, decontamination, instrument as