Sterile Processing Technician GI Scope Washer

We are looking for a GI Scope Washer! This role is a GI-focused scope reprocessing position with responsibilities tailored specifically to endoscopy equipment rather than general sterile processing.

Willing to train the right candidate.

2 days a week. Tuesdays and Thursdays.

The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for the care and preparation of surgical instruments and supplies according to AAMI standards. The technician maintains established inventory levels by checking supplies and equipment. Orders supplies for the area. The technician performs the appropriate testing of all sterilizers and keeps accurate records.

Effectively organizes time, equipment, supplies and ensures needed items are readily available for the OR based on the daily schedule.

Uses equipment accurately to ensure no equipment is broken or instrument lost.

Confirms that proper aseptic techniques and procedures are used according to accepted standards of practice.

Assists in managing inventory of supplies and equipment to maintain availability and stock levels in the instrument room, decontamination room and sterile supply room.

Performs daily testing and load specific biological testing as required per policy and maintains sterilization logs.

Uses manufacturer's IFU's for cleaning and sterilization of instruments.

Performs the cleaning, wrapping and sterilization of equipment, utilizing multiple methods to include:
Steris, and high level disinfection with the automated endoscope reprocessor.

Ensures instruments are accounted for upon receipt from the procedure room.

Assists in the cleaning and turn-over of OR rooms between cases, as needed.

Performs other duties as requested by supervisor.

High School graduate or equivalent

Instrument technician experience, 2 years or equivalent experience

Certified Sterile Processing Certificate required

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification

Knowledge of standard precautions, aseptic technique and principles of sterilization and instrument handling.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Additional languages preferred.