GI Reprocessing Tech - GI Lab Endoscopy

POSITION SUMMARY:

To be fully engaged in providing Quality/No Harm, Customer Experience, and Stewardship by: Enhancing patient care and assisting licensed personnel in delivery of care through the most productive utilization of the individual’s skills.

Engagement:

• Associate supports engagement through adherence to the Health First I CARE values.

Quality/No Harm:

• Participate in orientation for preceptor ship of associates.
• Properly maintains Acecide-C Tracking Record/Acecide-C Test Strip Record/Test strip new bottle record/Test strip daily record/Tracking of Olympus Endoscopic Reprocessor (OER)/Tracking of leak testing and disinfection of Endoscopes/Records Endoscope Storage closet cleaning.
• Consistently follows universal precautions and wears proper PPE per set ASGE/SGNA standards.
• Demonstrates proper daily maintenance of equipment to ensure proper reprocessing of endoscopes. Assists in management and troubleshooting equipment failures.
• Follows proper procedure for service and/or repair of endoscopes, accessories and Custom Ultrasonic Reprocessors.
• Follows manufacturer guidelines for leak testing of endoscopes, manual cleaning and reprocessing of endoscopes and accessories to provide high level disinfection.

Customer Experience:

• Introduces self and wears name badge.
• Works with physicians and staff to keep up with patient flow/demand for scopes.
• Demonstrates communication skills that promote harmonious interactions with co-workers.

Stewardship:

• Demonstrates dependability, reliability and flexibility.
• Demonstrates ability to share workload evenly and complete work in a timely manner while increasing productivity, to meet high patient volumes.
• Handles delicate endoscopes with care to prevent damage. Ensures that endoscopes are hung and stored appropriately per manufacturer guidelines.

Responsibilities:

• Perform reprocessing of endoscopes and related equipment according to established protocols and guidelines
• Ensure proper cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization of all equipment and instruments
• Maintain accurate records of reprocessing activities and report any issues or concerns to the appropriate personnel
• Assist with inventory management and ordering of supplies as needed
• Adhere to all infection control and safety protocols to ensure a safe and clean environment for patients and staff
• Collaborate with the GI Lab team to ensure efficient and timely turnover of equipment and instruments
• Participate in ongoing training and education to stay current with reprocessing techniques and protocols

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must hold current AHA BLS healthcare provider completion card prior to start date and maintain.
• Knowledge of infection control standards and SGNA guidelines for the processes done in the decontamination room, preferred.
• Know and understand manufacturer guidelines for endoscope reprocessing, preferred.

Physical Demands:

• Exposure to bio hazardous waste, substances and unknown diseases.
• Sitting and standing for extensive periods of time.
• Frequent lifting, pulling and reaching. Ability to carry light to heavy objects.
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs. unassisted up to 6 times daily.
• Must be able to stand, walk bend and stoop for 90% of assigned shift.
• Must have the ability to work variable hours within a work day to support the position based on physician case load.

Mental Demands:

• Working under stressful situations.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Demonstrates the ability to concentrate on multiple priority activities.