Sterile Processing Endoscope Tech - Outpatient Surgery Center - Day

Responsibilities

• Maintains an accurate updated record of all endoscopes, inclusive of a daily inventory, repair records, etc.
• Troubleshoots and performs preventative maintenance inspections regarding proper functioning of endoscopes.
• Reports any issues regarding scope functioning in a timely manner to CSP Leadership and senior staff.
• Initiates scope repair process as appropriate.
• Schedules and arranges for repair of scopes with outside vendors (major repairs) or Biomedical Engineering (minor repairs) as required.
• Cleans endoscopes and accessories. Handles all equipment in gentle and respectful manner.
• Competent in knowing the scopes’ anatomy and mechanical functions.
• Competent in operating all levels of high disinfection of equipment.
• Properly stores endoscopes and cleaning equipment after each use.
• Congnitions with Central Sterile Supply Services in the cleaning of special equipment after routine departmental hours.
• Ensures the availability of scopes as needed for procedure schedule (EUS, loaner scopes, etc.).
• Educated on current specifications and best practice/EBP recommendations for scope processing.
• Self-directed in being up to date on latest HLD/endoscope cleaning recommendations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Less than 1 year relevant experience
• Healthcare environment
• Certified Endoscope Reprocessor within 1 year
• Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor within 1 year
• 3-6 months OJT in the use of GI equipment