Instrument Technician - 8hr, Days (Calabasas)

Job Description

Are you ready to bring your clinical competencies to a world-class Medical Group known for the very highest clinical standards? Do you have a passion for the highest quality and patient satisfaction? Then please respond to this dynamic opportunity available with one of the best places to work in Southern California! We would be happy to hear from you.

The Cedars-Sinai Medical Network is committed to helping primary care and specialist physicians deliver care to all their patients, who benefit from convenient access to Physicians and coordination of care between them. As a part of Cedars-Sinai, our physicians and staff are partners in quality health care from a medical center that is consistently recognized as one of the finest hospitals in the country. For the 8th consecutive year, we have been named one of the top 20 Physician Groups in Southern California by Integrated Healthcare Associates (IHA).

Why work here?

Beyond outstanding benefits, competitive salaries and health and dental insurance we take pride in hiring the best, most passionate employees. Our talented staff reflects the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our dedication to creating a complex, inclusive environment that fuels innovation and the gold standard of patient care we strive for.

What will you be doing in this role?

Under direct supervision, the Instrument Technician is responsible for cleaning and reprocessing a variety endoscopes and accessories, use of the reprocessing 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 procedures.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

Job qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma/GED preferred
• Vocational/Technical Diploma Completion of a formal or on-the-job endoscope reprocessing training program and ability to demonstrate competency preferred

Work Experience

• 1 year Sterile Processing or Surgical Technologist experience to include decontamination, wrapping, sterilization and infection control of basic instrumentation or related field preferred