Instrument Technician - 8hr, Days (Calabasas)

Cedars-Sinai•Los Angeles, CA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Cedars-Sinai Medical Network is committed to helping primary care and specialist physicians deliver care to all their patients, who benefit from convenient access to Physicians and coordination of care between them. As a part of Cedars-Sinai, our physicians and staff are partners in quality health care from a medical center that is consistently recognized as one of the finest hospitals in the country. For the 8th consecutive year, we have been named one of the top 20 Physician Groups in Southern California by Integrated Healthcare Associates (IHA). Under direct supervision, the Instrument Technician is responsible for cleaning and reprocessing a variety endoscopes and accessories, use of the reprocessing machine and all related functions, and maintaining a safe and clean working environment. Assists with cleaning other patient care related equipment including gurneys, stretchers and other equipment and items following infection control policies and procedures.

Requirements

Clinical competencies
Ability to clean and reprocess a variety of endoscopes and accessories
Proficiency in using reprocessing machines
Ability to maintain a safe and clean working environment
Assists with cleaning other patient care related equipment including gurneys, stretchers and other equipment and items following infection control policies and procedures
Maintains compliance with regulatory standards (OSHA, BBP and biohazard waste removal), accreditation standards, best practices, and Center policy and procedures
Implements related infection control practices
Performs manual and mechanical cleaning methods
Performs pre-cleaning and transport of used scopes and accessories
Knowledge of high level disinfectants (chemicals, use of test strips, exposure time, shelf and use life)
Working knowledge of endoscopic supplies and equipment
Performs leakage testing procedures
Accurately completes all required logs
Orders and stocks supply and medical inventory
Participates in the Center’s QAPI program

Responsibilities

Performs and maintains competencies in the reprocessing of endoscopes and scope washers.
Identifies actual or potential problems with the integrity of endoscopes and assists in arranging for repairs.
Maintains documentation related to the inventory and repair of endoscopes.
Demonstrates an awareness of the daily schedule and maintains a steady level of productivity.
Maintains compliance with regulatory standards (OSHA, BBP and biohazard waste removal), accreditation standards, best practices, and Center policy and procedures that impact patient, employee and environmental safety, and reports observations of non-compliance.
Implements related infection control practices to prevent the potential for cross-contamination.
Performs manual and mechanical cleaning methods, cleaning implements and equipment (automated flushing systems and reprocessors).
Performs pre-cleaning and transport of used scopes and accessories as required.
Use of high level disinfectants (chemicals, use of test strips, exposure time, shelf and use life).
Demonstrates a working knowledge of endoscopic supplies and equipment.
Performs leakage testing procedures, test methods, and actions required following a failed leak test.
Accurately completes all required logs.
Orders and stocks supply and medical inventory.
Participates in the Center’s QAPI program.