Endoscope Sterile Processing Tech – Day Shift, PTO Eligible

WellSpan Health; Lewisburg (Union County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Education assistance

DailyPay

Job summary

WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital is seeking a Sterile Processing Endoscope Tech for the Outpatient Surgery Center in Lewisburg, PA. The role focuses on cleaning, decontamination, disinfection, and inspection of flexible endoscopes and GI equipment to support daily procedure schedules.

The position requires the ability to troubleshoot, perform preventative maintenance, and coordinate repairs with vendors or Biomedical Engineering.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Required
• Less than 1 year Relevant experience. Required
• Healthcare environment. Preferred
• Certified Endoscope Reprocessor within 1 year Required or Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor within 1 year Required
• 3-6 months OJT in the use of GI equipment. Upon Hire Required

Responsibilities

• Maintains an accurate updated record of all endoscopes, inclusive of a daily inventory, repair records, etc.
• Troubleshoots and performs preventative maintenance inspections regarding proper functioning of endoscopes. Reports any issues regarding scope functioning in a timely manner to CSP Leadership and senior staff. Initiates scope repair process as appropriate.
• Schedules and arranges for repair of scopes with outside vendors (major repairs) or Biomedical Engineering (minor repairs) as required.
• Cleans endoscopes and accessories. Handles all equipment in gentle and respectful manner.
• Competent in knowing the scopes’ anatomy and mechanical functions.
• Competent in operating all levels of high disinfection of equipment.
• Properly stores endoscopes and cleaning equipment after each use.
• Coordinates with Central Sterile Supply Services in the cleaning of special equipment after routine departmental hours.
• Ensures the availability of scopes as needed for procedure schedule (EUS, loaner scopes, etc.).
• Educated on current specifications and best practice/EBP recommendations for scope processing. Self-directed in being up to date on latest HLD/endoscope cleaning recommendations.

Skills

Endoscope cleaning

Disinfection

Maintenance troubleshooting

Inventory management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (within 1 year)

Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor (within 1 year)

Job description

WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital is seeking a Sterile Processing Endoscope Tech for the Outpatient Surgery Center in Lewisburg, PA. The role focuses on cleaning, decontamination, disinfection, and inspection of flexible endoscopes and GI equipment to support daily procedure schedules.

The position requires the ability to troubleshoot, perform preventative maintenance, and coordinate repairs with vendors or Biomedical Engineering.