Lead Endo Reprocessing Tech

Department:

36802 Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital - Gastrointestinal Services

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Responsible for adhering to regulatory requirements and IFU

Major Responsibilities:

• Demonstration of Leadership Behaviors
  •     7)Implementation of Quality Improvement Ideas to Enhance Operation and Team Function
  •     8)Communication Skill to Support the Accomplishment of Team Outcome:
  •     9)Maintenance of Effective Functions in the Department by presenting process improvement opportunities in A3 action plan
  •     10)Demonstrates independent function in performing related tasks as deemed necessary by team.
  •     1)Completes competency assessments in conjunction with nursing educator and coordinator for all nursing and technical staff related to scope reprocessing.
  •     2)Observes employee activities throughout the shift to ensure that established procedures are being followed for quality control, appropriate PPE, etc.
  •     3)Assists in ensuring that equipment is properly functioning by communicating equipment malfunctions to manager and/or Engineering/Biomed and filling out appropriate work orders.
  •     4)Acts as liaison between Endoscopy and other departments to interpret problems that occur and communicate back to them in a courteous and professional manner.
  •     5)Assists in maintaining Decontam Room inventory by periodically ordering and receiving supplies and maintaining the appropriate paperwork.
  •     6)Assists with adjustment in daily work assignments to compensate for fluctuation in work flow.
• Decontamination of Instruments and Equipment
  •     7)Handles infectious waste according to established hospital procedure.
  •     1)Wears proper protective attire when performing decontamination.
  •     2)Follows established procedures to ensure decontamination is complete and correct. Follows established guidelines and procedures for safety to avoid unnecessary exposure to paracetic acid and OPA. Knowledgeable in process for utilizing spill kits and code orange process.
  •     3)Sets up decontamination equipment for operation and ensures proper function and continuous work flow throughout the shift.
  •     4)Maintains a neat and clean work area at all times.
  •     5)Reports improper equipment operation to clinical engineers, red tags the equipment, and documents as appropriate.
  •     6)Cleans and disinfects equipment and work area throughout the day and at completion of shift, anticipating needs of next shift.
• Performance of Auto Reprocessing and Liquid Disinfection (OPA)
  •     1)Examines and ensure that all equipment is loaded with appropriate products and configuration in reprocessor.
  •     2)Test all instrumentation for correct function following established procedures each time the instrumentation is processed or for daily QC. This includes following established procedures for checking for leaks, angulation, and obvious damage with scopes.
  •     3)Observe and assess the operation of all equipment by interpreting the recorders and readouts on the machines,i.e.,QC for scope buddy.
  •     4)Utilize Censitrac System to support documentation of cleaning times and traceability to patient, procedure and staff handling.
  •     5)Follow all manufacture information for use sheets and approved processes for appropriate sterilization or high level disinfection.
• Develop and Analyze RF scanning reports to identify and verify any process gaps to meet and verify regulatory requirements.
  •     1)Utilizing the Censitrac Instrument Tracking system, scan all items into each reprocessor
  •     2)Observes and assesses the operation of each reprocessor for every cycle by interpreting the recorded data strip provided. Scan the strip into Censitrac Instrument Tracking system and document results.
  •     3)Initiate a recall should any load fail