Schedule
Full-Time: 40 Hours/Weekly
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-4:30 PM with rotating Saturdays. Ability to fulfill Opening or Closing Shifts (0600-1430) or (0900-1730) as needed.
General Summary
Coordinates necessary resources and services vital in undertaking the cleaning and maintenance of endoscopy scopes and equipment vital for the specific workflow of each endoscopy procedure that day. Processes supplies and equipment. Maintains recommended standards and procedures for cleaning and high level disinfecting, inspection, and delivering of scopes throughout the duration of the day. Collaborates with the Nursing Staff and Techs providing the best availability of specialty scopes/loaner scopes as regarded. Will be a liaison between Nurse Manager/designee, with other equipment techs, vendors, reps, and departments regarding scope reprocessing. Coordinates activities in GI Decontamination area to promote compliance with protocols and promote work efficiency. Serves as a special resource participant in performing improvement initiatives, trouble shooting daily operational issues impeding workflow; and assist with the orientation new staff to cleaning and high level disinfection of endoscopy scopes and equipment. Provides the best for the patient in consistent, safe scope cleaning and handling.
WellSpan York Hospital
Built on a solid 140-year legacy of providing high-quality, high-volume, community-based care, WellSpan York Hospital, the largest of WellSpan’s eight hospitals, is a 596-bed acute care community teaching hospital that employs nearly 5,000 people, making WellSpan the largest employer in York County. Driven by a mission to provide exceptional care to all, WellSpan York Hospital serves a diverse population of more than 520,000 residents from the greater York County area. WellSpan York Hospital was one of several WellSpan Health hospitals honored by U.S. News & World Report with the High Performing recognition for 2022-23.
The hospital offers services and programs that feature highly skilled clinical staff, life-saving technology and state-of-the-art facilities to address some of the most complex medical, surgical and behavioral health conditions.
WellSpan York Hospital’s Regional Resource/Level 1 Trauma Center has been accredited by the Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation and is the only accredited trauma center in York, Adams and Franklin counties. It is a nationally recognized teaching hospital with nine residency programs, six allied health schools and other training programs. More than 700 physicians and other professionals are members of WellSpan York Hospital’s medical and dental staff.
WellSpan York Hospital in embarking on a significant five-year project. The centerpiece will be a new, eight-story surgical and critical care tower, which will dramatically expand the hospital’s intensive care unit as well as develop new state of-the-art surgical suites, making it one of the top 10 largest hospitals in Pennsylvania with approximately 600 beds.
Essential Functions:
- Maintains an accurate up-to-date inventory of all endoscopes, rotation of disinfecting, repair log invoices, leak testing, log tapes, etc..
- Troubleshoots and performs preventative maintenance inspections regarding proper functioning of endoscopes as per proper guidelines and procedures.
- Arranges for repair scopes to go out/loaner EUS scopes to be delivered ASAP (Olympus).
- Maintains an accurate record of repair invoice history and fiscal budgeting monthly.
- Collaborates between Nurse Managers/Supervisors of other departments (pulmonary and Central Sterile Supply) to process after-hour scope availability and any workflow issues.
- Operates, troubleshoots and maintains automatic endoscope reprocessing machines per manufacturer IFU regarding proper machine maintenance.
- Performs biological monitoring and chemical tests according to manufacturers’/ state / federal guidelines.
- Collaborates with outside reps/vendors and Nurse Manager to promote efficient unit operations.
- Reviews the daily procedure schedule with other endoscope techs, GI techs, and nurses ensuring scope availability and turn-around time.
- Recognized as unit expert in all aspects of scope / equipment HLD. Collaborates with CSP Leadership to develop and maintain unit based training records for staff in all aspects of HLD and safe scope handling.
- Orders job specific supplies, as needed, through vendors (internal and external means).
- Educated on current specifications and best practice/EBP recommendations for scope processing and handling. Reviews unit practices on a yearly basis with the Nurse Manager and scope manufacture representative.
- Coordinates yearly review of all GI policies regarding HLD disinfection and schedules on site review by scope manufacturer of unit policy and practices.
- Under the direction of CSP Leadership assess scope repairs and helps identify needs for capital equipment purchases and scope fleet upgrades.
Common Expectations:
- Assists nurses and techs with service-specific scopes zoned for certain circumstances.
- Maintain established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, and environmental and infection control.
- Update/revise Infection Control Policy annually
- Mentors and orients Level I and Level II Endoscope Techs to endoscope equipment education and standard department practices
- Maintains and officiates competency book recording scope cleaning verification for ALL nursing, staff and techs
- Provides outstanding service to ALL patients; fosters teamwork; and provides fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation
- Floats to all work areas of the CSP Department as needed
- Perform all the duties of a Level I or Level II Equipment Technician.
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
- High School Diploma or GED Required
Work Experience:
- 2 years As an Endoscopy Equipment Technician certified in Central Sterile Supply Processing (CRCST). Required
Licenses:
- Certified Registered Central Service Technician Upon Hire Required and
- Certified Endoscope Reprocessor Upon Hire Required or
- Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor Upon Hire Required and
- Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Excellent oral/written communication.
- Excellent computer skills.
- Proficient in hospital policy and procedure.
- Must have analytical decision-making abilities.
- Must be flexible and capable of working in a team environment with staff of various backgrounds.
- Multi-tasks while keeping a positive composure.
- Must be capable of working with all nursing staff and techs to implement carrying-out a sometimes demanding work-load schedule in a safe, standard practiced, patient-friendly reprocessing fashion.
Benefits Offered:
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Retirement savings plan
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Education assistance
- Financial education and support, including DailyPay
- Expanded Paid Parental Leave
For additional details: Benefits & Incentives | WellSpan Careers (joinwellspan.org)
WellSpan Health’s vision is to reimagine healthcare through the delivery of comprehensive, equitable health and wellness solutions throughout our continuum of care. As an integrated delivery system focused on leading in value-based care, we encompass more than 2,300 employed providers, 250 locations, nine award-winning hospitals, home care and a behavioral health organization serving central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. Our high-performing Medicare Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is the region’s largest and one of the best in the nation. With a team 23,000 strong, WellSpan experts provide a range of services, from wellness and employer services solutions to advanced care for complex medical and behavioral conditions. Our clinically integrated network of 3,000 aligned physicians and advanced practice providers is dedicated to providing the highest quality and safety, inspiring our patients and communities to be their healthiest.
