Endoscopy Reprocessing Technician - FT Days

LCMC Health•New Orleans, LA

About The Position

Your job is more than a job. The Endoscopy Reprocessing Technician is responsible for cleaning and high-level disinfection of a variety of endoscopes and accessories. Maintains Quality Assurance (QA) and tracking data logs, stores instruments, and stock supplies. Provides support for the reprocessing of flexible endoscopes and related devices and equipment per manufacturer and organizational instructions and adheres to all infection control policies at the organization. Your Everyday Cleans and disinfects a variety of endoscopes and endoscopic accessories. Monitors endoscopes and instruments to ensure they are performing at optimal levels. Identifies and labels instruments for processing and high-level disinfection expiration. Operates and maintains automated endoscope reprocessing equipment utilizing proper operating procedures and methods in accordance with manufacturers recommended parameters. Follows policy procedures protocols and infection control guidelines. Maintains patient data and quality control logs. Oversees the care, handling, and maintenance of endoscopes. Inspects endoscopes and reports broken equipment to supervisor. Cleans the endoscopes properly and dries and stores endoscopes. Stores instruments and supplies using proper stocking and storage techniques. Maintains a safe and clean work area. The Must-Haves Minimum: High School Diploma/GED or equivalent OR 2 years of work experience Knowledge of infection control principles including proper cleaning and disinfectant techniques Attention to detail and the ability to use equipment and tools safely and correctly Preferred: Diploma from an approved Sterile Processing Program 1 year of work experience in health care, supply management, or operating department or procedure room experience Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor (CFER) or CBSPD WORK SHIFT: Days (United States of America) LCMC Health is a community. Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary About University Medical Center University Medical Center, a world class academic medical center in LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, is the largest medical training center for healthcare professionals in Louisiana and has long served as the region’s safety net hospital for poor and underserved communities for 300+. Learn more about University Medical Center’s legacy and our vision of becoming the epicenter of medical care, education, and research. Your extras Deliver healthcare with heart. Give people a reason to smile. Put a little love in your work. Be honest and real, but with compassion. Bring some lagniappe into everything you do. Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care. See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective. Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other. Love what makes you, you - because we do You are welcome here. LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. Simple things make the difference. 1. To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information. 2. To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background. 3. To keep our career applications up-to-date, applications are inactive after 6 months and, therefore, require a new application for employment to be completed. 4. To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States. About LCMC Health One-of-a-kind care comes from one-of-a-kind people. At LCMC Health, our people are the magic ingredient that makes our care so extra-extraordinary. We are compassionate, driven, and dedicated to bringing a little something extra to healthcare and to the people of New Orleans and beyond. If you’re the kind of person who believes that our community deserves the best and that healthcare needs a little more heart, we want you to be a part of our family. From medical roles to administrative positions, every person on our team plays a part in our mission: to provide health, care, and education beyond extraordinary. Let’s make every day extraordinary, together.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent OR 2 years of work experience
Knowledge of infection control principles including proper cleaning and disinfectant techniques
Attention to detail and the ability to use equipment and tools safely and correctly

Nice To Haves

Diploma from an approved Sterile Processing Program
1 year of work experience in health care, supply management, or operating department or procedure room experience
Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor (CFER) or CBSPD

Responsibilities

Cleans and disinfects a variety of endoscopes and endoscopic accessories.
Monitors endoscopes and instruments to ensure they are performing at optimal levels.
Identifies and labels instruments for processing and high-level disinfection expiration.
Operates and maintains automated endoscope reprocessing equipment utilizing proper operating procedures and methods in accordance with manufacturers recommended parameters.
Follows policy procedures protocols and infection control guidelines.
Maintains patient data and quality control logs.
Oversees the care, handling, and maintenance of endoscopes.
Inspects endoscopes and reports broken equipment to supervisor.
Cleans the endoscopes properly and dries and stores endoscopes.
Stores instruments and supplies using proper stocking and storage techniques.
Maintains a safe and clean work area.