What are the responsibilities and job description for the Endoscope Processing Tech position at Brigham and Women's Hospital?
- High School Diploma / GED required.
- Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
- Endoscope Reprocessing Technician Certification and/or Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician Certification preferred.
- Previous experience as endoscope reprocessing technician or central supply technician required.
SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: *
- Good analytical and technical attributes desired to operate specialized and technical equipment. Must be detail oriented to perform tests with a high degree of accuracy.
- Personal attributes such as good interpersonal skills, good verbal skills, good judgment, dependability and initiative are a must to effectively handle the volume of and to effectively interact and communicate with the patients, nursing and physician staff and ancillary staff from the Endoscopy Center.
- Must be aware of safety standards and hazards in the cleaning room.
- Must have knowledge of care and safety hazards of all equipment in the cleaning room.
- Demonstrates expertise on the use and maintenance of endoscopic equipment. This is expensive, highly technical equipment requiring expert handling and care.
- Is aware of and utilizes accepted standards of care and participates in the evaluation of those standards.
- Must possess ability to work in stressful situations requiring frequently quick action and adaptability to rapid change.
- Standing and walking required 95% of the time.
- Physical effort required to carry endoscopic equipment.
Additional Job Description
The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Brigham and Women’s Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.
