ENDOSCOPY PROC TECH

Covenant Health•Knoxville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Endoscopy Processing Technician is responsible for the proper decontamination, inspection, and high-level disinfection of flexible endoscopes used in GI and Pulmonary procedures. This role requires proficiency in operating processing equipment according to manufacturer instructions for use to ensure endoscopes are safe for patient use. The position is full-time, 80 hours per pay period, and operates on a day shift. Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center is a 444-bed hospital known for its clinical expertise and advanced medical technology, including being a Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center. It is part of Covenant Health, a leading nonprofit health system in East Tennessee.

Requirements

Formal education and/or prior work experience sufficient to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skill and ability needed to perform the essential tasks of the job, typically such as would be equivalent to a high school diploma or GED.
No minimum experience required.
No licensure requirement.

Nice To Haves

Preference may be given to individuals possessing a HS diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Ensure flexible endoscopes are safe for patient use by following all processing steps.
Pre-clean flexible endoscopes and reusable accessories according to the device manufacturer’s instructions for use (IFU).
Perform leak tests using manufacturer’s IFU after each use and prior to manual cleaning.
Perform meticulous manual cleaning, including brushing and flushing channels and ports, consistent with the manufacturer’s IFU before performing high-level disinfection (HLD) or sterilization, within the timeframe specified.
Visually inspect the endoscope and its accessories.
Perform HLD in accordance with the manufacturer’s IFU, carefully reviewing and adhering to reprocessing instructions for endoscopes, chemicals, sterilants, and equipment like automated endoscope reprocessors.
Store endoscopes and accessories after reprocessing in a manner that prevents recontamination, protects equipment from damage, and promotes drying.
Maintain documentation of adherence to reprocessing steps for each endoscope.
Follow policies, procedures, and safety standards.
Complete required education assignments annually.
Work towards achieving goals and objectives and participate in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
Perform other duties as assigned.