What are the responsibilities and job description for the Endoscopy Reprocessing Technician position at AMSURG, LLC?
• Following manufacturer’s instructions for use to complete testing to ensure functional operation of all endoscopy
equipment in the reprocessing room/suite
• Works collaboratively with the healthcare team to prepare the endoscopy suite according to requirements of patient,
physician, and procedure, to include but not be limited to, assembling and verifying properly functioning equipment,
supplies, and instruments
• Maintains a clean and orderly central processing area (e.g., shelves, counters, equipment)
• Performs pre-cleaning in compliance with manufacturer’s instructions for use at the patient’s bedside immediately
following procedure
• Transport soiled scopes to the decontamination area completely covered in a closed impervious container
• Performs leak testing in compliance with manufacturer’s instructions for use
• Performs manual cleaning processes for scope and accessories in compliance with manufacturer’s instructions for use
• Follows manufacturer’s instructions for use to flush all scope channels with enzymatic detergent, water, and air
• Performs quality control of Minimum Effective Concentration (MEC) test strips following manufacturer’s instructions
for use
• Performs Minimum Effective Concentration (MEC) testing in compliance with manufacturer’s instructions for use of
high level disinfectant
• Follows the manufacturer’s instructions for use loads scopes into the basin attaching channel adapters appropriately
• Programs Automated Endoscopic Reprocessor (AER) appropriately according to manufacturer’s instructions for use
• Verifies and documents cycle completion
• Ensures proper storage of scope within thirty (30) minutes of cycle completion
• Ensures decontamination of flushing devices (as appropriate) and shutdown procedures for all reprocessing room
equipment per Centers policies and procedures
• Replenishes High Level Disinfectant (HLD)
• Ensure completion of all required documentation in relation to reprocessing of endoscopy equipment per centers
policy and procedures
• Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned
Position Qualifications:
- Scope cleaning experience preferred
- Endoscopy experience preferred
- Understanding basics of high level disinfection
- High School diploma/GED
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
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