High Level Disinfection Technician - Days

Virginia Commonwealth University Health System•Richmond, VA

55d

About The Position

The High Level Disinfection Technician, under the supervision of a manager or supervisor, performs a variety of indirect patient care activities. This may include cleaning and high-level disinfection (HLD) of medical devices and equipment. Must be fully competent on all medical devices requiring high level disinfection which includes upwards of over 1,000 devices across over 100 different models. The High Level Disinfection Technician will ensure devices are cleaned and disinfected following the appropriate cleaning process which varies according to manufacturer and/or medical device. This job observes strict patient confidentiality following all HIPAA rules and regulations and maintains a clean and safe environment at all times.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Completion with a passing grade of the VCUHS on-line course for reprocessing of flexible endoscopes immediately after employment.
At least one year of prior High Level Disinfection experience
Cultural Responsiveness:

Nice To Haves

Current GI/Endoscope certification from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) or the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA)
Two to Three years of prior High Level Disinfection experience preferred

Responsibilities

Decontaminates, high level disinfects (HLD) equipment.
Demonstrates knowledge of all equipment used in the high-level disinfection rooms to include flushing devices, automated endoscope processors (AERs), leak testing devices and drying cabinets.
Demonstrates knowledge of chemical disinfectants and proper usage.
Demonstrates knowledge of universal precautions and appropriate safety measures to include personal protective equipment.
Maintains a clean and safe environment.
Ensures presence of all required biological and chemical indicators and validates the sterilization process by reading, interpreting and documenting all indicator results.
Follows manufacturers' recommendation for correct sterilization and high-level disinfection methods and parameters which includes upwards of over 1,000 devices with over 100 different models.
Adheres to the established policies addressing the confidentiality of patient information.
Stores all items according to established standards.
Rotates stock as necessary to ensure timely usage of items.
Demonstrates the ability to track medical devices, supplies, and equipment with automated tracking system and to fill out routine orders for all service areas (if applicable).
Performs other duties as assigned and/or participates in special projects in order to support the mission of VCUHS and the Department. Assists team members. Accepts alternate assignments, as required, graciously.
Maintains all required documentation for the medical devices and the equipment that is used in the HLD rooms.