Endo Reprocessing Technician | Irregular Part-Time, Shifts Vary
About the role
Phelps Health is a 2000-employee-strong hospital and healthcare system serving the heart of small-town Missouri. No matter where you start with us, we’re committed to taking our team to the top. If you’re ready for the challenge of providing life-saving care or supporting those who do, read on to find your fit in the Phelps Health family. General Summary Certified Endoscope Reprocessing Technician is responsible for cleaning and high-level disinfection of a variety of endoscopes and accessories. Responsible for maintaining proper function and integrity of endoscopes and equipment in the reprocessing room. Maintains Quality Assurance (QA) and tracking data logs, stores instruments and stock supplies. Performs other related duties as necessary.
Responsibilities
- Wears proper personal protective equipment (PPE) as required to perform duties, in accordance to policy and guidelines.
- Cleans and maintains reprocessing rooms.
- Demonstrates proper antiseptic techniques in manual and mechanical procedures.
- Maintains log for Cidex OPA, solution and high level disinfection of endoscopes as per guidelines.
- Cleans and high level disinfects a variety of endoscopes and endoscopic accessories.
- Monitors endoscopes and instruments to ensure they are performing at optimal levels.
- Identifies and labels instruments for processing and high-level disinfection expiration.
- Operates and maintain automatic endoscope reprocessing (AER) equipment utilizing proper operating procedures and methods in accordance to manufacturer's recommended parameters.
- Follow policy procedures protocols and infection control guidelines.
- Maintains QA logs.
- Oversees the care, handling, and maintenance of endoscopes, inspects endoscopes, and reports broken equipment to supervisor.
- Maintains endoscope tracking, repair and maintenance