Endoscope Reprocessing Technician

Cedars-Sinai; Calabasas (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai is seeking an Instrument Technician to support the cleaning and reprocessing of endoscopes and accessories, using reprocessing equipment, and maintaining a safe, clean work environment. The role includes assisting with cleaning other patient care equipment in accordance with infection control policies.

Preferred candidates have a high school diploma or GED and completed endoscope reprocessing training. Prior sterile processing or surgical tech experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED (preferred).
• Completion of a formal or on-the-job endoscope reprocessing training program (preferred).
• No experience required (minimum); 1 year Sterile Processing or Surgical Technologist experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean and reprocess a variety of endoscopes and accessories.
• Operate reprocessing machine and related functions.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Assist with cleaning other patient care equipment following infection control policies.

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Endoscope reprocessing training

Vocational/Technical Diploma

Job description

Job Description

Under direct supervision, the Instrument Technician is responsible for cleaning and reprocessing a variety endoscopes and accessories, use of the reprocessing machine and all related functions, and maintaining a safe and clean working environment. Assists with cleaning other patient care related equipment including gurneys, stretchers and other equipment and items following infection control policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma/GED - preferred
• Vocational/Technical Diploma Completion of a formal or on-the-job endoscope reprocessing training program and ability to demonstrate competency. - preferred

Experience

• No experience required - minimum
• 1 year Sterile Processing or Surgical Technologist experience to include decontamination, wrapping, sterilization and infection control of basic instrumentation or related field. - preferred