High Level Disinfection Technician - Days
About The Position
The High Level Disinfection Technician performs indirect patient care activities under the supervision of a manager or supervisor, including cleaning and high-level disinfection of medical devices and equipment. The technician must be competent in processing more than 1,000 devices across more than 100 models, following cleaning and disinfection procedures that vary by manufacturer and device. The role requires strict adherence to patient confidentiality and maintaining a clean and safe environment. The technician operates equipment used in high-level disinfection rooms, uses chemical disinfectants and safety precautions properly, verifies disinfection processes using biological and chemical indicators, and maintains documentation. Additional duties include storing and rotating supplies, tracking devices and equipment, completing routine orders when applicable, assisting team members, and undertaking other assigned duties or projects.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Complete the VCUHS online course for reprocessing flexible endoscopes with a passing grade immediately after employment.
- Current GI/Endoscope certification from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) or the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA).
- At least one year of prior high-level disinfection experience.
- Ability to lift 20–50 lbs.
- Ability to perform prolonged sitting and standing; frequent bending; walking; climbing; reaching; and repetitive motion.
- Strong recall, reasoning, problem-solving, hearing, clear speaking, legible writing, reading, and logical thinking.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple priorities, adapt to frequent change, and manage frequent and intense customer interactions.
Nice To Haves
- Two to three years of prior high-level disinfection experience.
Responsibilities
- Decontaminate and high-level disinfect equipment.
- Demonstrate knowledge of equipment used in high-level disinfection rooms, including flushing devices, automated endoscope processors, leak testing devices, and drying cabinets.
- Demonstrate knowledge of chemical disinfectants and their proper use.
- Follow universal precautions and appropriate safety measures, including use of personal protective equipment.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment.
- Ensure required biological and chemical indicators are present and validate the sterilization process by reading, interpreting, and documenting indicator results.
- Follow manufacturers’ recommendations for sterilization and high-level disinfection methods and parameters across more than 1,000 devices and more than 100 models.
- Adhere to policies protecting the confidentiality of patient information.
- Store items according to established standards and rotate stock as necessary for timely use.
- Track medical devices, supplies, and equipment using an automated tracking system and complete routine orders for service areas when applicable.
- Maintain required documentation for medical devices and equipment used in high-level disinfection rooms.
- Assist team members, accept alternate assignments, and perform other assigned duties or special projects in support of VCUHS and the department.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
