This position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications which may be required of the employee assigned to the position.
The Endoscope Reprocessing Technician (ERT) is highly skilled and works with complex endoscopes used to perform complex, advanced patient procedures including GI/Pulmonary, endoscopic cases. Responsibilities are focused on the very detailed, precise technical aspects of cleaning, disinfecting, inspecting, sterilizing and putting together the complex scopes in accordance with regulatory agency specifications. Endoscopes use high technology and are intricately designed. Endoscopes are used in complex GI/Pulmonary, endoscopy medical procedures for patients that may have acute, complex medical conditions. The position requires strong, critical attention to detail to perform accurate and thorough work as the consequences of inappropriate/insufficient endoscope reprocessing may have an adverse negative impact to safe patient care and outcomes.
This posting is a Transfer/Promotional opportunity for UCD/UCDHS Employees (internal candidates). Applications from current UCD/UCDHS employees will be considered first. Applications from the public/external candidates may be considered if an internal candidate is not selected as the most qualified applicant.
Minimum Qualifications
• Certification from National Institute for Certification of Healthcare Sterile Processing & Distribution
• Base Certification requirement: CRCST from Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or CSPDT from The Certification Board of Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD)
• Advanced Certification requirement: Certification in Endoscope Reprocessing (CER) from Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CFER) from The Certification Board of Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD)
• At least five (5) years recent experience in a similar setting Central Processing Unit is required.
• One year demonstrated current (within the last two years) experience working with flexible scopes.
• Advanced knowledge of and demonstrated experience adhering to American Association of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) recommended practices.
• Knowledge of AORN (Association of Operating Room Nurses) Recommended practices on: o care of instruments scopes & powered surgical instruments. o cleaning and processing of instruments. o selection & use of packaging materials. o surgical attire. o traffic patterns in the surgical suites. o operating room sanitation.
• Strong attention to detail, quality, and thoroughness to complete work in timely and accurate manner.
• Independent critical thinking skills and initiative to recognize, identify and solve problems recognizing potential impact to others, patients, internal and external customers.
• Experience using Central Processing Unit programs and computers including instrument tracking program, email, spreadsheets, and word processing software.
• Ability to apply policy and procedure when making decisions.
• Ability to identify, analyze and report problems accurately and timely.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment to recognize situations that need to be escalated and notify supervisor or other management of unusual or unexpected situations.
• Ability to assist in planning and organizing workflow well; and to meet established turn-around-times, and deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize work to meet established turnaround times and administrative deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to develop creative solutions to problems and tackle issues in a self-motivated manner in line with the direction of the project team and the organization.
• Ability to always maintain a satisfactory level of performance.
• Self-motivation and ability to work independently to complete work or projects as instructed in a timely, qualitative and productive manner.
• Awareness and sensitivity to the diversity, equity, and inclusion of others as part of a positive work culture.
• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity and acceptance of individual differences to achieve a common goal.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally to the appropriate target audience.
• Ability to work with internal and external customers, coworkers and members of the hospital community in a professional, respectful and service oriented manner.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience work with complex/ endoscopes.
Key Responsibilities
• 60% - Complex Scope/Endoscope Processing
• 10% - Leadership, Resource and Customer Service
• 10% - Professional Development, Continuing Education and Training
• 20% - Instrument Tracking System and Other Sterile Processing Duties
Special Requirements
• This is a critical position, as defined by UC policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon successful completion of background check(s), including but not limited to criminal record history background check(s)
• This is a positions with direct access to or responsibility for controlled substances, high risk hazardous chemicals, biological or radioactive/nuclear materials
This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements
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