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Tell me about the role: Under direct supervision, the Instrument Technician is responsible for cleaning and reprocessing a variety endoscopes and accessories, use of the eprocessing machine and all related functions, and maintaining a safe and clean working environment. Assists with cleaning other patient care related equipment including gurneys, stretchers and other equipment and items following infection control policies and procedure. Performs sterile processing functions and assorted support duties in decontamination, manual cleaning and clean assembly areas in a safe and technical manner consistent with department, as well as CSMCF policies and procedures. This may include assignments to areas typically under the guidance of Infection Preventionist or Clinical Area Supervisor. Why Work Here?
Beyond an outstanding benefit package with health and dental insurance, vacation, and a 403(b) we take pride in hiring the best employees. Our accomplished staff reflects the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our commitment to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation.
Performs and maintains competencies in the reprocessing of endoscopes and scope washers.
Identifies actual or potential problems with the integrity of endoscopes and assists in arranging for repairs.
Maintains documentation related to the inventory and repair of endoscopes.
Demonstrates an awareness of the daily schedule and maintains a steady level of productivity.
Maintains compliance with regulatory standards (OSHA, BBP and biohazard waste removal), accreditation standards, best practices, and Center policy and procedures that impact patient, employee and environmental safety, and reports observations of non-compliance.
Implements related infection control practices to prevent the potential for cross-contamination.
Performs manual and mechanical cleaning methods, cleaning implements and equipment (automated flushing systems and reprocessors).
Performs pre-cleaning and transport of used scopes and accessories as required.
Use of high level disinfectants (chemicals, use of test strips, exposure time, shelf and use life).
Demonstrates a working knowledge of endoscopic supplies and equipment.
Implements related infection control practices to prevent the potential for cross-contamination.
Performs leakage testing procedures, test methods, and actions required following a failed leak test.
Accurately completes all required logs.
Orders and stocks supply and medical inventory.
Participates in the Center's QAPI program.
Educational Requirements
High School Diploma and/or GED
Preferred Completion of a formal or on-the-job endoscope reprocessing training program and ability to demonstrate competency.
License/Certification/Registration Requirements
Basic Life Support from American Heart Association and/or the American Red Cross
Experience
1 year Sterile Processing or Surgical Technologist experience to include decontamination, wrapping, sterilization and infection control of basic instrumentation or related field preferred
Providing healthcare for more than 100 years, Cedars-Sinai has evolved into one of the most dynamic and highly renowned medical centers in the world. Along with caring for patients, Cedars-Sinai is a hub for biomedical research and a training center for future physicians and other healthcare professionals. This attracts exceptional talent to Cedars-Sinai, including world-renowned physician-scientists who seek a place where they can both conduct research and see patients--the ideal formula for discovery and its translation into cures. Our patients benefit from access to doctors at the top of their fields, and our researchers have an ideal community in which to study the impact of healthcare challenges, and reflect that knowledge in their research. The greater Los Angeles area in which Cedars-Sinai resides possesses unparalleled cultural and ethnic diversity which offers outstanding opportunities for translational and clinical research and a dynamic environment for medical education.Although community based, Cedars-Sinai is a major t...eaching hospital affiliated with the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Cedars-Sinai has highly competitive graduate medical education programs in more than 50 specialty and subspecialty areas, a graduate program in biomedical sciences and translational medicine, a clinical scholars program directed towards junior physicians with aspirations to become clinical scientists, and post graduate training opportunities.There are more than 250 full-time faculty members at Cedars-Sinai. The voluntary medical staff, comprised of more than 2,200 specialty board-certified or board-qualified physicians, represent all of the specialties and subspecialties and collaborate with full-time medical staff in the teaching responsibilities of the graduate medical education programs.
