Sterile Processing Technician (GI Scope Washer)

SIMI VALLEY SURGERY CENTER INC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

A surgery center in Los Angeles seeks a GI Scope Washer. This role focuses on reprocessing endoscopy equipment and requires attention to sterilization standards. Candidates should hold a high school diploma, a Sterile Processing Certificate, and have at least two years of instrument technician experience. The position is part-time, two days a week. Responsibilities include maintaining inventory, performing sterilization tests, and adhering to aseptic techniques. Training is offered to suitable candidates.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of instrument technician experience.
• Certified Sterile Processing Certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the care and preparation of surgical instruments.
• Maintains established inventory levels by checking supplies.
• Performs daily testing and maintains sterilization logs.

Skills

Instrument technician experience

Knowledge of aseptic technique

Ability to read and interpret documents

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certified Sterile Processing Certificate

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification

Job description

We are looking for a GI Scope Washer! This role is a GI-focused scope reprocessing position with responsibilities tailored specifically to endoscopy equipment rather than general sterile processing.

Willing to train the right candidate.

2 days a week. Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Job Summary

The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for the care and preparation of surgical instruments and supplies according to AAMI standards. The technician maintains established inventory levels by checking supplies and equipment. Orders supplies for the area. The technician performs the appropriate testing of all sterilizers and keeps accurate records.

Effectively organizes time, equipment, supplies and ensures needed items are readily available for the OR based on the daily schedule.

Uses equipment accurately to ensure no equipment is broken or instrument lost.

Confirms that proper aseptic techniques and procedures are used according to accepted standards of practice.

Assists in managing inventory of supplies and equipment to maintain availability and stock levels in the instrument room, decontamination room and sterile supply room.

Performs daily testing and load specific biological testing as required per policy and maintains sterilization logs.

Uses manufacturer's IFU's for cleaning and sterilization of instruments.

Performs the cleaning, wrapping and sterilization of equipment, utilizing multiple methods to include: Steris, and high level disinfection with the automated endoscope reprocessor.

Ensures instruments are accounted for upon receipt from the procedure room.

Assists in the cleaning and turn-over of OR rooms between cases, as needed.

Performs other duties as requested by supervisor.

Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent

Instrument technician experience, 2 years or equivalent experience

Certified Sterile Processing Certificate required

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification

Knowledge of standard precautions, aseptic technique and principles of sterilization and instrument handling.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Additional languages preferred.