"Instrument/Sterilizer Processor-Brighton Center for Specialty Care"

Job Purpose: Processing, care, and handling of endoscopes, TEE Probes and accessory equipment following infection control, national standards/guidelines, and UMHS policies.

• Leak test, clean and high level disinfect endoscopes, TEE probes, endocavitary probes and other related items
• Clean, high level disinfects accessory equipment
• Manual clean endoscopes
• Stock supplies for the dept. and order as needed
• Transporting of scopes for repair
• QC of detergents, chemicals, agents, and/or equipment
• Operation of Automated Endoscope Reprocessors, Ultrasound machines, leak testers, automated HLD equipment
• Role model employee code of conduct
• Ability to meet functional/physical job requirements.

Required Qualifications:

• HS diploma/GED required
• Reprocessing competency demonstration before hire or proof of completion of a scope reprocessing course and certificate of completion.
• Must not be in any form of corrective action status per contract

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years processing endoscopy equipment/instrumentation
• Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor (CFER) or Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER)

Shift: M-F from 8am - 430pm

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the AFSCME union, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

A resume must be attached with your application in order to be considered. Applications received without an attached resume will not be considered.

The endoscope processing Technician will evaluate, troubleshoot, disassemble, assemble, and/or inspect endoscopes and TEE probes to assure proper function under direction of the department leadership. She/he will complete and maintain accurate service records both electronically and manually, while ensuring that safe work practices are employed by observing guidelines established or enforced. She/he will proactively participate in the quality systems, quality improvement, and -5S- programs as directed by the department while maintaining confidentiality of documents and processes. The incumbent will accomplish these objectives while maintaining a clean, well-organized work environment. She/he will be expected to maintain acceptable standards for attendance and punctuality, and as a condition of employment, work overtime as needed. Job requires constant standing, twisting, pushing, and lifting.