Supervisor, Scope Processing - Scope Processing - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)

University of Southern California; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern California is seeking a Scope Processing Technician to ensure safe cleaning and disinfection of endoscopes and related equipment in a hospital setting.

The role requires adherence to IFUs, proper PPE use, and ongoing education to stay current with high-level disinfection methods and department standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Specialized/technical training: graduate of a state-approved accredited school of Surgical Technology/Sterile Processing Technician required for staff hired or transferred into the position after June 15, 2026. Incumbents prior to that date are exempt.
• Preferred: 1 year of experience in an OR/SPD/GI environment.
• Preferred: 1 year of endoscopic scope processing experience.
• Knowledge of handling and cleaning medical equipment and related support supplies for patient care.
• Fire Life Safety Training (Los Angeles City) required if card not on hire; obtain within 30 days and renew before expiration (LA City only).
• Sterile Processing Certification current through an accredited organization (HSPA, CBSPD) required for staff hired or transferred after June 15, 2026. Incumbents prior to that date are exempt.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate all endoscopes and probes according to manufacturer guidelines (IFU).
• Assemble and deliver intubation trays.
• Ensure all equipment is covered properly prior to transfer to/from reprocessing area.
• Reprocess endoscopes using Automated Endoscopic Reprocessor (AER) units.
• Perform chemical monitoring of the GUS system per High-Level Disinfectant (HLD) instructions for use (IFU).
• Maintain a clean, stocked department throughout the shift.
• Attend in-service and department meetings.
• Assist and educate new staff on Endoscopy equipment.
• Apply and ensure proper donning and doffing of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and its mandatory use.
• Complete annual skills/competency per hospital policy/procedure.
• Maintain accurate documentation.
• Communicate effectively in a professional manner.
• Pursue professional growth through continuing education on trends in equipment and high-level disinfection methods.
• Participate in department Performance Improvement projects.
• Support continuous and ongoing customer satisfaction through service excellence standards.
• Comply with Joint Commission and hospital standards related to the department.
• Travel to other scope processing departments/areas as needed to meet organizational requirements.
• Be on-call/standby as required.
• Update/provide inventory reports to the department and/or stakeholders.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Infection prevention

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Surgical Technology/Sterile Processing Technician certification

Job description

Overview

The Scope Processing Technician plays a critical role in ensuring the safety, effective cleaning and disinfection of endoscopes and related equipment used in medical procedures. The technician follows strict protocols to prevent infections and maintain high standards of patient care.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate all endoscopes and probes according to manufacturer guidelines (IFU).
• Assemble and deliver intubation trays.
• Ensure all equipment is covered properly prior to transfer to/from reprocessing area.
• Reprocess endoscopes using Automated Endoscopic Reprocessor (AER) units.
• Perform chemical monitoring of the GUS system per High-Level Disinfectant (HLD) instructions for use (IFU).
• Maintain a clean, stocked department throughout the shift.
• Attend in-service and department meetings.
• Assist and educate new staff on Endoscopy equipment.
• Apply and ensure proper donning and doffing of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and its mandatory use.
• Complete annual skills/competency per hospital policy/procedure.
• Maintain accurate documentation.
• Communicate effectively in a professional manner.
• Pursue professional growth through continuing education on trends in equipment and high-level disinfection methods.
• Participate in department Performance Improvement projects.
• Support continuous and ongoing customer satisfaction through service excellence standards.
• Comply with Joint Commission and hospital standards related to the department.
• Travel to other scope processing departments/areas as needed to meet organizational requirements.
• Be on-call/standby as required.
• Update/provide inventory reports to the department and/or stakeholders.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Specialized/technical training: graduate of a state-approved accredited school of Surgical Technology/Sterile Processing Technician required for staff hired or transferred into the position after June 15, 2026. Incumbents prior to that date are exempt.
• Preferred: 1 year of experience in an OR/SPD/GI environment.
• Preferred: 1 year of endoscopic scope processing experience.
• Knowledge of handling and cleaning medical equipment and related support supplies for patient care.
• Fire Life Safety Training (Los Angeles City) required if card not on hire; obtain within 30 days and renew before expiration (LA City only).
• Sterile Processing Certification current through an accredited organization (HSPA, CBSPD) required for staff hired or transferred after June 15, 2026. Incumbents prior to that date are exempt.