JOB TITLE Endoscopy (GI) Scope Washer
GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES
To process Endoscopes according to recommended AORN and AAMI Standards. Performing decontamination, preparation, sterilization and distribution of surgical instruments and medical equipment throughout the surgery center, utilizing infection control and safety practices during all phases of the process. Performs the cleaning, and high-level disinfection with the automated endoscope reprocessor.
Knowledge of equipment function sufficient to be able to determine operational adequacy and to distinguish between operator error and equipment malfunction. Knowledge of applicable sanitary, infection control, and safety standards sufficient to be able to perform all assignments within the safety parameters. Knowledge of processes, procedures, quality assurance, chemicals, and medical instruments sufficient to be able to decontaminate and sterilize equipment, supplies and instruments.
Inventory Management: Maintaining inventory levels of instruments and supplies, ordering new items as needed, and ensuring that all necessary equipment is readily available for use.
Documentation: Keeping accurate records of all cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilization processes to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
Knowledge of standard precautions, aseptic technique and principles of sterilization and instrument handling.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Assists in the cleaning and turn-over of OR rooms between cases, as needed.
Performs other duties as requested by supervisor.
REQUIREMENTS
Surgery Partners is a leading operator of surgical facilities and ancillary services with more than 180 locations nationwide. We provide exceptional integrated healthcare experiences between our providers and patients.
Our diverse company operates multiple types of healthcare services dedicated to improving the quality of care in a convenient and cost-effective manner.
Our integrated approach to advancing markets allows for flexibility to provide care on an individualized, local market basis. Whether entering into a new market with surgical facilities, ancillary services or joint ventures with health systems, or furthering an existing market’s growth potential by focusing on base business, in-market development and new service lines, our experience has shown us that no two markets are alike. We see value in individuality.
At Surgery Partners, our mission is to enhance patient quality of life through partnership. Surgery Partners is an organization deeply committed to providing quality, compassionate and personalized care, to meet the needs of our diverse patients, employees and physician partners in the communities in which we serve. Our colleagues are critical in achieving that mission. As it truly brings out the best in all of us, Surgery Partners is committed to diversity and inclusion.
Our Surgery Partners team is comprised of more than 15,000 employees and 4,600 affiliated physicians, serving more than 600,000 patients annually. Want to work with us? Check out our website for current employment opportunities.
