Cedars-Sinai
Instrument Technician - ENT at Cedars‑Sinai
Cedars‑Sinai was awarded the Advisory Board Company’s Workplace of the Year and is recognized as one of America’s Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package.
Why work here? We provide excellent employee benefits including health, dental, vacation, and a 403(b) retirement plan, and we pride ourselves on a dynamic, inclusive culture.
A Little More About What You Will Be Doing The Instrument Technician is responsible for cleaning and reprocessing a variety of endoscopes and accessories, operating reprocessing machines and related functions, and maintaining a clean, safe working environment. The role includes cleaning patient‑care equipment such as gurneys and stretchers per infection control policies.
Primary duties and responsibilities
Performs and maintains the reprocessing of endoscopes and scope washers.
Identifies problems with equipment and assists in arranging for repairs.
Maintains documentation related to the inventory and repair of endoscopes.
Demonstrates an awareness of the daily schedule and maintains a steady level of efficiency.
Maintains compliance with regulatory standards (OSHA, BBP and biohazard waste removal), accreditation standards, standard methodologies and Center policy and procedures that impact patient, employee and environmental safety, and reports observations of non‑compliance.
Implements related infection control practices to prevent cross‑contamination.
Performs manual and mechanical cleaning methods, cleaning implements and equipment (automated flushing systems and re‑processors).
Performs pre‑cleaning and transport of used scopes and accessories.
Use of high standard disinfectants (chemicals, use of test strips, exposure time, shelf and use life).
Demonstrates a solid understanding of endoscopic supplies and equipment.
Performs leakage testing procedures, test methods, and actions required following a failed leak test.
Accurately completes all required logs.
Orders and stocks supply and medical inventory.
Participates in the Center’s QAPI program.
Qualifications Education
High school diploma or GED preferred.
Completion of a formal or on‑the‑job endoscope reprocessing training program and ability to demonstrate proficiency preferred.
Experience
One (1) year of experience in Sterile Processing or Surgical Technologist experience to include decontamination, wrapping, sterilization and infection control of basic instrumentation or related field preferred.
Req ID: 13229
Working Title: Instrument Technician - ENT
Department: ENT
Business Entity: Cedars‑Sinai Medical Care Foundation
Job Category: Clinical Operations
Job Specialty: OR/Anesthesia
Overtime Status: NONEXEMPT
Primary Shift: Day
Shift Duration: 8 hour
Base Pay: $24.65 - $38.21
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Why work here? We provide excellent employee benefits including health, dental, vacation, and a 403(b) retirement plan, and we pride ourselves on a dynamic, inclusive culture.
A Little More About What You Will Be Doing The Instrument Technician is responsible for cleaning and reprocessing a variety of endoscopes and accessories, operating reprocessing machines and related functions, and maintaining a clean, safe working environment. The role includes cleaning patient‑care equipment such as gurneys and stretchers per infection control policies.
Primary duties and responsibilities
Performs and maintains the reprocessing of endoscopes and scope washers.
Identifies problems with equipment and assists in arranging for repairs.
Maintains documentation related to the inventory and repair of endoscopes.
Demonstrates an awareness of the daily schedule and maintains a steady level of efficiency.
Maintains compliance with regulatory standards (OSHA, BBP and biohazard waste removal), accreditation standards, standard methodologies and Center policy and procedures that impact patient, employee and environmental safety, and reports observations of non‑compliance.
Implements related infection control practices to prevent cross‑contamination.
Performs manual and mechanical cleaning methods, cleaning implements and equipment (automated flushing systems and re‑processors).
Performs pre‑cleaning and transport of used scopes and accessories.
Use of high standard disinfectants (chemicals, use of test strips, exposure time, shelf and use life).
Demonstrates a solid understanding of endoscopic supplies and equipment.
Performs leakage testing procedures, test methods, and actions required following a failed leak test.
Accurately completes all required logs.
Orders and stocks supply and medical inventory.
Participates in the Center’s QAPI program.
Qualifications Education
High school diploma or GED preferred.
Completion of a formal or on‑the‑job endoscope reprocessing training program and ability to demonstrate proficiency preferred.
Experience
One (1) year of experience in Sterile Processing or Surgical Technologist experience to include decontamination, wrapping, sterilization and infection control of basic instrumentation or related field preferred.
Req ID: 13229
Working Title: Instrument Technician - ENT
Department: ENT
Business Entity: Cedars‑Sinai Medical Care Foundation
Job Category: Clinical Operations
Job Specialty: OR/Anesthesia
Overtime Status: NONEXEMPT
Primary Shift: Day
Shift Duration: 8 hour
Base Pay: $24.65 - $38.21
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