GI Reprocessing Tech - GI Lab Endoscopy

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

To be fully engaged in providing Quality/No Harm, Customer Experience, and Stewardship by: Enhancing patient care and assisting licensed personnel in delivery of care through the most productive utilization of the individual's skills.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Participate in orientation for preceptor ship of associates.
• Properly maintains Metricide OPA Tracking Record/Metricide OPA Test Strip Record/Test strip new bottle record/Test strip daily record/Tracking of Custom Ultrasonic Reprocessors/Tracking of leak testing and disinfection of Endoscopes/Records Endoscope Storage closet cleaning.
• Consistently follows universal precautions and wears proper PPE per set ASGE/SGNA standards.
• Demonstrates proper daily maintenance of equipment to ensure proper reprocessing of endoscopes. Assists in management and troubleshooting equipment failures.
• Follows proper procedure for service and/or repair of endoscopes, accessories and Custom Ultrasonic Reprocessors.
• Follows manufacturer guidelines for leak testing of endoscopes, manual cleaning and reprocessing of endoscopes and accessories to provide high level disinfection.

Qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must hold current AHA BLS healthcare provider completion card prior to start date and maintain.
• Knowledge of infection control standards and SGNA guidelines for the processes done in the decontamination room, preferred.
• Know and understand manufacturer guidelines for endoscope reprocessing, preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Exposure to bio hazardous waste, substances and unknown diseases.
• Sitting and standing for extensive periods of time.
• Frequent lifting, pulling and reaching. Ability to carry light to heavy objects.
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs. unassisted up to 6 times daily.
• Must be able to stand, walk bend and stoop for 90% of assigned shift.