Endoscopy Processing Technician

Steris Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated technician to provide on-site support for the reprocessing of flexible endoscopes. This role involves maintaining equipment, performing safety checks, and ensuring compliance with health standards. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and prior experience in a hospital setting, with a focus on endoscope reprocessing. Join a dynamic team that values professionalism and continuous learning, where your contributions will directly impact patient care and safety.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience as a Technician, preferably in a hospital setting.
• Completion of CFER certification within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides on-site support for reprocessing flexible endoscopes.
• Maintains inventories and performs safety checks on equipment.

Skills

Endoscope Reprocessing

Safety Checks

Communication Skills

Lean Work Environment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Sterile Processing/Surgical Technologist Program

Job description

Provides on-site support for the reprocessing of flexible endoscopes and related devices and equipment to contracted facilities in compliance with the Department of Health, TJC, OSHA, CDC, AAMI and AORN standards and facilities goals and policies.

• Maintains inventories of endoscopic equipment and supplies.


• Performs safety checks to verify proper equipment functioning.


• Prepares suites or rooms according to endoscopic procedure requirements.


• Cleans, disinfects, or calibrates scopes or other endoscopic instruments according to manufacturer recommendations and facility standards.


• Maintains endoscopic equipment for optimal functionality and coordinates repairs as needed, according to facility policy and procedure.


• Understands and promotes concepts of the Lean work environment.


• Communicates in a professional manner to all hospital staff and company employees.


• Refers all decisions beyond personal scope of responsibilities to appropriate staff.


• Reports broken instrumentation.


• Adheres to STERIS Instrument Processing dress requirements, is neat and well-groomed at all times.


• Arrives at facility at scheduled time and is consistently ready for work assignments.


• Participates in in-services and educational offerings provided by STERIS Instrument Processing in the facility.


• Adheres to the STERIS Instrument Processing Standards of Behavior

• High School Diploma or GED
  
  
  
  • Completion of a Sterile Processing/Surgical Technologist program preferred.
  
  
  
  


• 1+ years of prior Technician experience


• Previous flexible endoscope reprocessing experience required,
  
  
  
  • Preferably in a hospital GI lab setting.
  
  
  
  


• CFER certification or completion of certification within 3 months of hire.