Endoscope Reprocessing Technician - UVA Endoscopy
About The Position
Provides on-site support for the reprocessing of flexible endoscopes and related devices and equipment at contracted facilities, in compliance with Department of Health, TJC, OSHA, CDC, AAMI, DNV, and AORN standards, as well as facility goals and policies. The technician cleans, disinfects, or calibrates endoscopes and other endoscopic instruments according to manufacturer instructions for use and facility standards; operates reprocessing machinery; learns and trains in assigned processing areas; maintains equipment and supply inventory; performs safety checks; responds to requests to prioritize and supply scopes; and reports repair needs or machine failures. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- 0–1+ years of sterile processing experience with scope experience, endoscopy, or transferable experience.
- Obtain Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor (CFER) or Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER) certification within six months of hire.
- Maintain certification by completing continuing education credit hours in accordance with the renewal schedule.
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods and frequently bend, stoop, or travel.
- Ability to perform repetitive motion, including decontamination of instrumentation and lifting instrument sets.
- Proficient communication, auditory, and visual skills; attention to detail; and ability to write legibly.
- Ability to lift, push, or pull 50–100 pounds.
- May be exposed to chemicals, cold, heat, blood or body fluids, and infectious disease.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of a Sterile Processing/Surgical Technologist program, such as one offered by the Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (SGNA).
Responsibilities
- Clean, disinfect, or calibrate scopes and other endoscopic instruments according to manufacturer instructions for use and facility standards.
- Operate mechanical machinery in the department, including Automatic Reprocessing Machines (AER) and flushing machines.
- Learn and train in assigned areas, including decontamination, clean area, and storage area processes aligned with IPS professional standards and regulations.
- Maintain inventory of endoscopic equipment and supplies.
- Perform safety checks to verify proper equipment functioning.
- Respond to requests from leadership or staff and ensure requested scopes are prioritized and available.
- Report repair needs and machine failures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Generous paid time off.
- Retirement savings.
- Long-term and short-term disability.
- Health savings plans and flexible spending accounts.
- Certification and education support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
