Endoscope Reprocessing Technician

Job Description:

The endoscope technician will prepare and maintain the medical facilities, instruments, equipment and sterile environments necessary for gastroenterology procedures. When not performing endoscopy duties the Endoscope Reprocessing Technician will assist with Sterile Processing Technician Surgical Support Aide (EVS II) duties in the Perioperative setting.

Posting Specifics

• Pay Range: $17.72 - $28.02/hour (depending on experience)
• Benefits Eligible: Yes (Medical, Vision, & Dental Insurance, 401(K), education assistance, + many more)
• Shift Details: Full-time, 40 hours/week. Shift hours are typically from 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. The position requires on-call hours as well.
• Department: Gastrointestinal Lab, St. James Hospital (Butte, Montana)

The endoscope technician will prepare and maintain the medical facilities, instruments, equipment and sterile environments necessary for gastroenterology procedures. When not performing endoscopy duties the Endoscope Reprocessing Technician will assist with Sterile Processing Technician Surgical Support Aide (EVS II) duties in the Perioperative setting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Establishes priorities in organizing endoscopic care based on case type and needs of the patient and health care team.
• Cleans and high level disinfects (HLD) endoscopy equipment when procedures are completed.
• Orders and maintains supplies for endoscopy department.
• Performs eye wash testing, regularly scheduled quality control tests and maintains quality control log for equipment. In both the endoscopy and sterile processing department
• Demonstrates operational knowledge of equipment and instrumentation.
• Able to teach others the necessary processes for HLD of endoscopes. Responsible for reprocessing of endoscopes after endoscopy cases and reprocessing of all endoscopes every 7 days to maintain high quality of endoscope cleaning.
• Completes competencies for Endoscope Reprocessing Technician.
• Completes competencies for Sterile Processing Technician
• During endoscopy downtime assists with Sterile Processing Technician  duties in the Perioperative area.
• Partakes in Sterile Processing Technician  Perioperative call rotation.
• Able to follow HLD guidelines with complete accuracy and detail to assure patient safety of reprocessed endoscopes.
• Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of the patient.
• Follows "Patients’ Rights Policy" at all times.
• Is a team player with Perioperative group and is flexible and accepting of duties assigned.

The list below is considered to be essential functions of your position and all associates within Intermountain Health are expected to meet the following in their day-to-day work:

• Be available to work as scheduled and report to work on time.
• Be available to work overtime, if needed.
• Be willing to accept supervision and work well with others.
• Be respectful of all with whom you interact and follow the Intermountain Health Service Behaviors.
• Be well groomed and dressed appropriately for your role.
• Be in compliance with the drug and alcohol policies.
• Be sufficiently rested to perform your duties throughout the period assigned.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn.
• Be able to communicate clearly, think clearly and concentrate on assigned tasks.
• Follows all applicable hospital policies and procedures.
• Follows policies and procedures for infection control and facility safety in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
• Follows “Patients’ Rights Policy” at all times.
• Demonstrates knowledge of information management as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications

• BLS required within 30 days of hire.
• CER, Certified Endoscope Reprocessor 1 year of hire
• CRCST, Certified Registered Central Service Technician 2 year of hire

LANGUAGE SKILLS 

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years current C.N.A. experience

Physical Requirements:

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.

Location:

St James Hospital

Work City:

Butte

Work State:

Montana

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$17.72 - $28.02

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