Endoscopy Processing Technician II

STERIS Corporation•Philadelphia, PA

6d•$22 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Provides on-site support for reprocessing flexible endoscopes and related devices and equipment at contracted facilities, in compliance with applicable Department of Health, TJC, OSHA, CDC, AAMI, and AORN standards and facility goals and policies. The position works a rotating shift. The technician performs endoscope processing independently across decontamination, high-level disinfection (HLD), clean-area, and storage processes; operates processing machinery; maintains equipment and supply inventory; and supports customer requests for prioritized scopes. The role also includes equipment safety checks, reporting repair needs or machine failures, professional communication, and participation in STERIS in-services and educational offerings.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
1–2+ years of sterile processing experience with scope experience, endoscopy, or transferable experience.
Maintain Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor (CFER) or Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER) certification.
Maintain certification(s) by completing continuing education credit hours in accordance with the renewal schedule.
Demonstrate proficiency with trays and/or instrumentation and the ability to perform all endoscopic duties without close supervision.
Ability to perform all job requirements of an Endoscopy Technician I.
Satisfactory performance and validated skill level, at leadership discretion; productivity, quality, and attendance must meet company standards, including a performance rating of successful or above in all areas.
Meet applicable customer credentialing requirements.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a sterile processing or surgical technologist program, such as one offered by the Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (SGNA).
Awareness of at least one of these education topics: microbiology and infection control; endoscope purpose, design, and structure; endoscope reprocessing steps; endoscope handling, transport, and storage; endoscope tracking, repair, and system maintenance; or human factors that impact endoscope systems.

Responsibilities

Clean, disinfect, or calibrate scopes and other endoscopic instruments according to manufacturer instructions for use and facility standards.
Operate department machinery, including Automatic Reprocessing Machines and flushing machines used in endoscope processing.
Work independently in endoscopy processing areas, including decontamination, HLD, clean area, and storage, in alignment with IPS professional standards and regulations.
Maintain inventory of endoscopic equipment and supplies.
Perform safety checks to verify that equipment is functioning properly.
Understand and promote concepts of the Lean work environment.
Communicate professionally with hospital staff and company employees.
Refer decisions beyond the role's scope of responsibility to managers and/or STERIS leadership when necessary.
Participate in STERIS in-services and educational offerings at the facility.
Respond to requests from STERIS leadership or the customer, ensuring requested scopes are prioritized and available for customer needs.
Use established policies and procedures to complete work assignments.
Report repair needs and machine failures.
Perform other duties as assigned.