Instrument Technician - Float Pool - Beverly Hills

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center•Beverly Hills, CA

About The Position

Under direct supervision, the Instrument Technician, PACT cleans and reprocesses endoscopes and accessories, uses reprocessing machines, and maintains a safe and clean working environment in the float pool. The role also assists with cleaning patient-care equipment, including gurneys and stretchers, in accordance with infection-control policies and procedures. The technician must adapt quickly to different office environments and workflows while maintaining high standards of patient care.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED is preferred.
Completion of a formal or on-the-job endoscope reprocessing training program and ability to demonstrate competency are preferred.
Experience in sterile processing or as a surgical technologist, including decontamination, wrapping, sterilization, and infection control of basic instrumentation, or experience in a related field, is preferred.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of a formal or on-the-job endoscope reprocessing training program and demonstrated competency.
Sterile processing or surgical technologist experience involving decontamination, wrapping, sterilization, and infection control of basic instrumentation, or experience in a related field.

Responsibilities

Perform and maintain competencies in endoscope and scope-washer reprocessing.
Identify actual or potential problems with endoscope integrity and assist in arranging repairs.
Maintain documentation related to endoscope inventory and repairs.
Monitor the daily schedule and maintain a steady level of productivity.
Comply with regulatory and accreditation standards, best practices, and Center policies and procedures affecting patient, employee, and environmental safety; report observations of non-compliance.
Follow infection-control practices to prevent potential cross-contamination.
Perform manual and mechanical cleaning using appropriate implements and equipment, including automated flushing systems and reprocessors.
Pre-clean and transport used scopes and accessories as required.
Use high-level disinfectants according to requirements for chemicals, test strips, exposure time, and shelf and use life.
Demonstrate working knowledge of endoscopic supplies and equipment.
Perform leakage testing and follow required actions after a failed leak test.
Complete all required logs accurately.
Order and stock supplies and medical inventory.
Participate in the Center’s QAPI program.
Adjust workflows when moving between offices, adapting to each location’s processes while maintaining efficiency.
Assist with cleaning patient-care equipment, including gurneys, stretchers, and other equipment and items.