Sterile Processing Endoscope Technician II - York Hospital - Full-Time - Day

Schedule

Full-Time: 40 Hours/Weekly

Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-4:30 PM with rotating Saturdays. Ability to fulfill Opening or Closing Shifts (0600-1430) or (0900-1730) as needed.

General Summary

Coordinates necessary resources and services vital in undertaking the cleaning and maintenance of endoscopy scopes and equipment vital for the specific workflow of each endoscopy procedure that day. Processes supplies and equipment. Maintains recommended standards and procedures for cleaning and high level disinfecting, inspection, and delivering of scopes throughout the duration of the day. Collaborates with the Nursing Staff and Techs providing the best availability of specialty scopes/loaner scopes as regarded. Will be a liaison between Nurse Manager/designee, with other equipment techs, vendors, reps, and departments regarding scope reprocessing. Coordinates activities in GI Decontamination area to promote compliance with protocols and promote work efficiency. Serves as a special resource participant in performing improvement initiatives, trouble shooting daily operational issues impeding workflow; and assist with the orientation new staff to cleaning and high level disinfection of endoscopy scopes and equipment. Provides the best for the patient in consistent, safe scope cleaning and handling.

Essential Functions:

• Maintains an accurate up-to-date inventory of all endoscopes, rotation of disinfecting, repair log invoices, leak testing, log tapes, etc..
• Troubleshoots and performs preventative maintenance inspections regarding proper functioning of endoscopes as per proper guidelines and procedures.
• Arranges for repair scopes to go out/loaner EUS scopes to be delivered ASAP (Olympus).
• Maintains an accurate record of repair invoice history and fiscal budgeting monthly.
• Collaborates between Nurse Managers/Supervisors of other departments (pulmonary and Central Sterile Supply) to process after-hour scope availability and any workflow issues.
• Operates, troubleshoots and maintains automatic endoscope reprocessing machines per manufacturer IFU regarding proper machine maintenance.
• Performs biological monitoring and chemical tests according to manufacturers’/ state / federal guidelines.
• Collaborates with outside reps/vendors and Nurse Manager to promote efficient unit operations.
• Reviews the daily procedure schedule with other endoscope techs, GI techs, and nurses ensuring scope availability and turn-around time.
• Recognized as unit expert in all aspects of scope / equipment HLD. Collaborates with CSP Leadership to develop and maintain unit based training records for staff in all aspects of HLD and safe scope handling.
• Orders job specific supplies, as needed, through vendors (internal and external means).
• Educated on current specifications and best practice/EBP recommendations for scope processing and handling. Reviews unit practices on a yearly basis with the Nurse Manager and scope manufacture representative.
• Coordinates yearly review of all GI policies regarding HLD disinfection and schedules on site review by scope manufacturer of unit policy and practices.
• Under the direction of CSP Leadership assess scope repairs and helps identify needs for capital equipment purchases and scope fleet upgrades.

Common Expectations:

• Assists nurses and techs with service-specific scopes zoned for certain circumstances.
• Maintain established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, and environmental and infection control.
• Update/revise Infection Control Policy annually
• Mentors and orients Level I and Level II Endoscope Techs to endoscope equipment education and standard department practices
• Maintains and officiates competency book recording scope cleaning verification for ALL nursing, staff and techs
• Provides outstanding service to ALL patients; fosters teamwork; and provides fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation
• Floats to all work areas of the CSP Department as needed
• Perform all the duties of a Level I or Level II Equipment Technician.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

• High School Diploma or GED Required

Work Experience:

• 2 years As an Endoscopy Equipment Technician certified in Central Sterile Supply Processing (CRCST). Required

Licenses:

• Certified Registered Central Service Technician Upon Hire Required and
• Certified Endoscope Reprocessor Upon Hire Required or
• Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor Upon Hire Required and
• Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required

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