Instrument Technician, Torrance ASC

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center•Torrance, CA

19d

About The Position

Under direct supervision, the Instrument Technician cleans and reprocesses a variety of endoscopes and accessories, operates the reprocessing machine and performs related functions, and maintains a safe and clean working environment. The role also assists with cleaning patient-care equipment, including gurneys and stretchers, in accordance with infection-control policies and procedures. The technician performs manual and mechanical cleaning, pre-cleaning, transport, leakage testing, and high-level disinfection of scopes and accessories. The role includes monitoring scope integrity, arranging repairs, maintaining inventory and repair documentation, completing required logs, ordering and stocking supplies, and supporting the Center’s QAPI program. The technician maintains awareness of the daily schedule and applicable regulatory, accreditation, infection-control, safety, and Center standards, and reports observed non-compliance.

Requirements

Completion of a formal or on-the-job endoscope reprocessing training program and ability to demonstrate competency.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
At least one year of Sterile Processing or Surgical Technologist experience, including decontamination, wrapping, sterilization, and infection control of basic instrumentation or a related field.

Responsibilities

Perform and maintain competencies in reprocessing endoscopes and scope washers.
Identify actual or potential problems with endoscope integrity and assist in arranging repairs.
Maintain documentation related to endoscope inventory and repairs.
Maintain awareness of the daily schedule and a steady level of productivity.
Comply with regulatory standards, including OSHA, bloodborne pathogen and biohazard-waste requirements; accreditation standards; best practices; and Center policies and procedures affecting patient, employee, and environmental safety. Report observations of non-compliance.
Implement infection-control practices to prevent potential cross-contamination.
Perform manual and mechanical cleaning using cleaning implements and equipment, including automated flushing systems and reprocessors.
Pre-clean and transport used scopes and accessories as required.
Use high-level disinfectants and follow 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 the required test methods and actions after a failed leak test.
Accurately complete required logs.
Order and stock supplies and medical inventory.
Participate in the Center’s QAPI program.
Assist with cleaning patient-care equipment, including gurneys and stretchers, following infection-control policies and procedures.