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

Essential Functions:

• 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.
• Coordinates 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.

Common Expectations:

• Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by: complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required.
• Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings.
• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.
• Resource to staff regarding all aspects of HLD and scope cleaning / disinfection.