Endoscopy Service Attendant (esrt) 36 Hrs/wk, 1st Shift

Endoscopy Svc Attendant- Endoscopy Scope Re-processor Tech (ESRT)

The Endoscopy Svc Attendant- Endoscopy Scope Re-processor Tech (ESRT) ensures that appropriate decontamination, reprocessing and maintenance of endoscopy scopes and other related patient care equipment occurs. Active and on-going communication must be maintained within the department and other assigned areas.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates ability to orient and teach staff members in new techniques.
• Serves as a resource person in day to day activities providing support in the areas of decontamination and processing of endoscopes.
• Demonstrates knowledge in recommended standards in the disinfection, cleaning, processing and sterilization of equipment provided through the department.
• Utilizes effective communication with all departments to achieve transfer of information and supplies necessary for continuous patient care.
• Promotes a clean, safe working environment through safe transport and disposal of biohazardous items.
• Maintains delivery of patient care flow through identification and delivery of supplies and equipment.
• Maintains safe and efficient operation of sterilization equipment through utilization of daily testing and verification processes.
• Demonstrates understanding of proper body mechanics utilized when working with equipment within the department.
• Assures all equipment is functioning properly.
• Adheres to sterilization process policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• BLS certification (within 90 days after date of hire).
• High attention to detail.
• Effective communication and time management skills.
• Ability to be trained on the job.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Positive service-oriented interpersonal and communication skills required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification preferred.

Physical Demands:

• This position requires a full range of body motion including kneeling and twisting.
• Must be able to stand at least five (5) hours a day and walk for two (2) hours per day with intermittently sitting, lifting, bending, and climbing.
• The associate must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Associate must be able to use hands to push and pull supplies and operate equipment.
• This position requires reaching above the shoulders.
• This position requires corrected vision and hearing in the normal range.
• Also requires exposure to a hot and cold work environment.
• This position is classified "at risk" for possible occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens (HBV, HIV, etc.)