High Level Disinfection Technician - ART Endoscopy

Medical University of South Carolina; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

MUSC Charleston is seeking a High-Level Disinfection (HLD) Technician to support endoscope reprocessing across multiple spaces. The role reports to the Manager of Endoscopy and requires adherence to IFUS guidelines and hospital policies to ensure safe, compliant disinfection of all endoscopy equipment.

Responsibilities include instrument inspection, decontamination, and documentation maintenance, with daily coordination for instrument retrieval and packaging for SPD.

Responsibilities

• Perform High Level Disinfection (HLD) to process endoscopy equipment for the organization.
• Inspect, decontaminate and disinfect endoscopes and instruments per policies and procedures.
• Store scopes correctly and maintain documentation for damaged scopes and inventory.
• Monitor and perform quality testing related to HLD.
• Coordinate with SPD for instrument packaging and daily retrieval of endoscopy instruments.

Job description

Job Description Summary The High-Level Disinfection (HLD) Technician reports to the Manager of Endoscopy. Under general supervision of the department manager, assistant nurse manager or charge nurse, the HLD Technician performs High Level Disinfection (HLD) to process all endoscopy for the entire organization of MUSC Charleston. The HLD tech supports endoscope reprocessing for ART, Main, North Tower, and SJCH, working out of multiple HLD spaces. Responsibilities include performing instrument inspection, decontamination and disinfection of endoscopes and instruments in compliance with medical center policies and procedures, state, local and federal requirements. HLD tech is knowledgeable of the different types of scopes used in all areas of MUSC Charleston that use endoscopes. HLD tech stores scopes correctly. HLD tech is responsible for reprocessing of equipment requiring HLD in accordance with the IFUS guidelines set forth by the hospitals and endoscopy governing bodies. Performs all duties required to maintain the high standard of disinfection of all endoscopy equipment and supplies. The position requires the employee to monitor and perform quality testing as it pertains to HLD. Technician also sends damaged scopes out for repair and maintains documentation logs for damaged scopes inventory. Technician packages instruments for SPD, retrieves endoscopy instruments daily from SPD and inspects for any damaged. Reports all damaged scopes and accessories when not working properly.

Job Summary/Purpose: The High Level Disinfection (HLD) Technician reports to the Manager of Endoscopy. Under general supervision of the department manager, assistant nurse manager or charge nurse, the HLD Technician performs High Level Disinfection (HLD) to process all endoscopy for the entire organization of MUSC Charleston. The HLD tech supports endoscope reprocessing for ART, Main, North Tower, and SJCH, working out of multiple HLD spaces. Responsibilities include performing instrument inspection, decontamination and disinfection of endoscopes and instruments in compliance with medical center policies and procedures, state, local and federal requirements. HLD tech is knowledgeable of the different types of scopes used in all areas of MUSC Charleston that use endoscopes. HLD tech stores scopes correctly. HLD tech is responsible for reprocessing of equipment requiring HLD in accordance with the IFUS guidelines set forth by the hospitals and endoscopy governing bodies. Performs all