High Level Disinfecting Technician Pediatric Endoscopy

Job Description Summary

The High-Level Disinfection (HLD) Technician reports to the Manager of Endoscopy. Under general supervision of the department manager assistant nurse manager or charge nurse the HLD Technician performs High Level Disinfection (HLD) to process all endoscopy for the entire organization of MUSC Charleston. The HLD tech supports endoscope reprocessing for ART Main North Tower and SJCH working out of multiple HLD spaces. Responsibilities include performing instrument inspection decontamination and disinfection of endoscopes and instruments in compliance with medical center policies and procedures state local and federal requirements. HLD tech is knowledgeable of the different types of scopes used in all areas of MUSC Charleston that use endoscopes. HLD tech stores scopes correctly. HLD tech is responsible for reprocessing of equipment requiring HLD in accordance with the IFUS guidelines set forth by the hospitals and endoscopy governing bodies. Performs all duties required to maintain the high standard of disinfection of all endoscopy equipment and supplies. The position requires the employee to monitor and perform quality testing as it pertains to HLD. Technician also sends damaged scopes out for repair and maintains documentation logs for damaged scopes inventory. Technician packages instruments for SPD retrieves endoscopy instruments daily from SPD and inspects for any damaged. Reports all damaged scopes and accessories when not working properly.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000430 CHS - Endoscopy - Pediatric (SJCH)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-21

Scheduled Weekly Hours

30

Work Shift

Job Description

The High-Level Disinfection (HLD) Technician reports to the Manager of Endoscopy. Under general supervision of the department manager assistant nurse manager or charge nurse the HLD Technician performs High Level Disinfection (HLD) to process all endoscopy for the entire organization of MUSC Charleston. The HLD tech supports endoscope reprocessing for ART Main North Tower and SJCH working out of multiple HLD spaces. Responsibilities include performing instrument inspection decontamination and disinfection of endoscopes and instruments in compliance with medical center policies and procedures state local and federal requirements. HLD tech is knowledgeable of the different types of scopes used in all areas of MUSC Charleston that use endoscopes. HLD tech stores scopes correctly. HLD tech is responsible for reprocessing of equipment requiring HLD in accordance with the IFUS guidelines set forth by the hospitals and endoscopy governing bodies. Performs all duties required to maintain the high standard of disinfection of all endoscopy equipment and supplies. The position requires the employee to monitor and perform quality testing as it pertains to HLD. Technician also sends damaged scopes out for repair and maintains documentation logs for damaged scopes inventory. Technician packages instruments for SPD retrieves endoscopy instruments daily from SPD and inspects for any damaged. Reports all damaged scopes and accessories when not working properly.

Additional Job Description

Education : A high school diploma or equivalent (GED) required. Previous sterile processing or high-level disinfection experience preferred. Certification : Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required within 2 weeks of hire and must be maintained.

Physical Requirements

Mobility & Posture

Standing : Continuous

Sitting : Continuous

Walking : Continuous

Climbing stairs : Infrequent

Working indoors : Continuous

Working outdoors (temperature extremes) : Infrequent

Working from elevated areas : Frequent

Working in confined / cramped spaces : Frequent

Kneeling : Infrequent

Bending at the waist : Continuous

Twisting at the waist : Frequent

Squatting : Frequent

Manual Dexterity & Strength

Pinching operations : Frequent

Gross motor use (fingers / hands) : Continuous

Firm grasping (fingers / hands) : Continuous

Fine manipulation (fingers / hands) : Continuous

Reaching overhead : Frequent

Reaching in all directions : Continuous

Repetitive motion (hands / wrists / elbows / shoulders) : Continuous

Full use of both legs : Continuous

Balance & coordination (lower extremities) : Frequent

Lifting & Force Requirements

Lift / carry 50 lbs. unassisted : Infrequent

Lift / lower 50 lbs. from floor to 36 : Infrequent

Lift up to 25 lbs. overhead : Infrequent

Exert up to 50 lbs. of force : Frequent

Examples :

Transfer 100 lb. non-ambulatory patient 50 lbs. force

Push 400 lb. patient in wheelchair on carpet 20 lbs. force

Push patient stretcher one-handed 25 lbs. force

Vision & Sensory

Maintain corrected vision 20 / 40 (one or both eyes) : Continuous

Recognize objects (near / far) : Continuous

Color discrimination : Continuous

Depth perception : Continuous

Peripheral vision : Continuous

Hearing acuity (with correction) : Continuous

Tactile sensory function : Continuous

Gross motor with fine motor coordination : Continuous

Selected Positions :

Olfactory (smell) function : Continuous

Respirator use qualification : Continuous

Work Environment & Conditions

Effective stress management : Continuous

Rotating shifts : Frequent

Overtime as : Frequent

Latex-safe environment : Continuous

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion or belief age sex national origin gender identity sexual orientation disability protected veteran status family or parental status or any other status protected by state laws and / or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications merit and business need.

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Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1