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Beth Israel Lahey Health · 1 day ago

High Level Disinfection Technician -evening

Burlington, MA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$25/hr - $37.15/hr

0+ years exp

Beth Israel Lahey Health is a growing healthcare organization dedicated to making a difference in people's lives. They are seeking a High Level Disinfection Technician to perform essential disinfection functions, including the decontamination of procedural instrumentation and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The role involves working under supervision to develop skills necessary for independent performance of primary functions.

Elder CareHealth CareHospitalPrimary and Urgent CareProfessional ServicesTraining

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Dons and doffs Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required by national standards and guidelines

Communicates supply needs within decontamination area to the Lead HLD Technician, including cleaning brushes, enzymatic detergent solutions, PPE, and test monitoring supplies

Performs routine tests on all mechanical equipment to ensure compliance with manufacturer’s guidelines and national standards, including but not limited to automated endoscope reprocessors, detergent-dispensing units, flushing devices

Receives soiled or new equipment (instrumentation, scopes, etc.) from the procedural clinics throughout the system; documenting receipt via the tracking system; decontaminate said equipment according to policies and procedures

Disassembles equipment as necessary before proceeding with the required cleaning method(s)

Identifies repair needs from either communication from procedural clinics or upon inspection of the received soiled/new instrumentation and relaying that communication to the HLD Operations Supervisor or Lead HLD Technician

Identifies and places test strip respective to the reprocessing method as required

Utilizes appropriate cleaning equipment to achieve decontamination, including cleaning brushes, enzymatic detergent solutions, flushing devices, and leak test devices

Cleans and disinfects workstation by utilizing with antibacterial wipes and solutions

Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the HLD Operations Supervisor or Lead HLD Technician

Documents all instrumentation and equipment tasks performed via instrument tracking system

Inspects and assembles all equipment, instruments, and scopes, verifies instrument functionality, is free of bioburden and debris, and is clear of tears, rips, and damage

Transports items to and configures into drying cabinets

Maintains clean and organized workstation, ensuring workspace is functional for colleague use upon assignment completion or as needed

Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the HLD Operations Supervisor or Lead Instrument Technician

Designates product to appropriate reprocessing method and cycle according to MIFUs

Inspects packaged product to ensure all external indicators, filters, and/or labels are secured to items, returns non-compliant product for repackaging

Loads sterilizer in accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines to ensure cycle completion; includes biological testing as appropriate

Performs routine sterilizer testing including biological monitoring and leak testing

Following policies and procedures to appropriately documents result of sterilizer testing. Escalates positive results to HLD leadership as appropriate for interventional procedures

Removes and inspects items from sterilizer utilizing approved methods to preserve packaging integrity

Following established procedures selects appropriate reprocessing method for heat sensitive instruments, equipment, or flexible endoscopes

Performs daily AER, sterilizer, storage maintenance in accordance with established policies and procedures, documents appropriately

Monitors instrumentation post-sterilization for temperatures appropriate for sterile storage

Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the HLD Operations Supervisor or Lead HLD Technician

Assist in Sterile Processing functions as directed by the CSP Operations Supervisor and/or Sterile Processing Lead Technician

Tasks include, but are not limited to, decontamination, instrument assembly, sterilization, transport of sterile instrumentation, and casepick

Maintains strict adherence to the LHMC’s Confidentiality Policy

Incorporates LHMC’s Guiding Principles, Mission Statement, and Goals into daily activities

Demonstrates an understanding of the job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment

Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities

Participates in and successfully completes Mandatory Education

Performs all other duties as needed or directed to meet the needs of the department

Qualification

Endoscope reprocessing certificationBasic computer skillsAttention to detailLift 50 lbsOrganizational skills

Required

High School diploma or equivalent

Must acquire endoscope reprocessing certification with either National certifying body (CBSPD or IAHCSMM/HSPA) within 12 months of hire date

Attention to detail

Good organizational skills

Basic computer skills

Must be able to function in a fast-paced environment

Ability to read, comprehend and converse in English to communicate effectively overall

Ability to lift 50 lbs.; frequently lifting; pushing; pulling required

None (entry level); 1-2 years preferred

Company

Beth Israel Lahey Health

Glassdoor3.5

Beth Israel Lahey Health Center offers patient care, urgent care, assisted living, and research and education services.

Founded in 2019

Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.bilh.org

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