Scope Processor

Description

SUMMARY:

The Scope Processor assures that every tool has been cleaned and sterilized before it is used on a patient. They may also routinely inspect pieces of equipment to make sure they are still working properly and find new tools when needed.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: 

1. Operate and maintain steam autoclaves, keeping records of loads completed, items in loads, and maintenance procedures performed:
2. Clean medical equipment
3. Maintain medical equipment or instruments
4. Prepare medical instruments or equipment for use
5. Clean instruments to prepare them for sterilization
6. Record sterilizer test results 
7. Refer to the department policy and procedure manual for procedure specific personal protective equipment requirements
8. Organize and assemble routine or specialty surgical instrument trays or other sterilized supplies, filling special requests as needed
9. Examine equipment:
10. Detect leaks, worn or loose parts, or other indications of disrepair. 
11. Watch gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly
12. Report defective parts to the proper sources
13. Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, for Protection against exposure to bloodborne pathogens
14. Stock supplies as needed
15. Assist with obtaining vital signs and escorting patients through visit
16. Clean exam rooms and common areas as required
17. Proactively assist in the management of clinic fiscal responsibility by using supplies and equipment prudently
18. Maintains patient confidence by keeping information confidential
19. Other duties as assigned

Requirements

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High School Degree or equivalent
2. Knowledge of infection control, sterile technique and basic health and safety precautions applicable for work in a clinic setting
3. Use and apply medical terminology appropriately
4. Thorough knowledge of general clinical principles, methodology and measures for outcomes
5. Administrative skills necessary to effectively manage office practice
6. Requires ability to stand for up to eight hours a day, bend, reach, squat, kneel, move, and lift up to 20lbs

 PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

1. High energy level 
2. Team player
3. Ability to maintain positive attitude
4. The ability to see details at close range
5. The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem
6. The ability to perform quality control is crucial in this line of work to evaluate if a tool is still working properly