Job Summary:
The Operating Room Technician in Central Sterile is directly accountable to the Central Sterile Manager and the Director of Surgical Services. She/he performs specific functions in processing, sterilizing, and issuing supplies used in patient care by surgery, maternity services, outpatient facility, and other departments. The role also includes scrubbing in on operating room cases as needed. Primary functions of the job include:
- Working in each specific area of Central Sterile Processing, i.e.; decontamination, pack and prep, wrapping, sterilization, and replacing of sets to BIN locations. Following orientation competently utilizes all methods of sterilization and record-keeping available in CSP.
- If called upon to work in the OR in the capacity of surgical technician, gowns, gloves, and approaches the sterile field competently.
- Assists with the aftercare of equipment and supplies.
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served; also demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age specific needs, and to provide the care needed.
- Maintains all HealthStream assignments prior to deadlines
- Participates in all competencies planned for the job role prior to deadlines
- Demonstrates knowledge and skills to appropriately communicate and interact with patients, families, and visitors of all age groups while being sensitive to their cultural and religious beliefs
Performance Expectations:
Performance expectations will be covered in the orientation phase.
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles.
- Provides for exceptional patient and coworker experiences by following our standards of practice of always using positive language.
- Demonstrates independence and exercises sound judgment in interactions with physicians and the interprofessional care team.
- Promotes a positive work environment with the Central Sterile Team.
- Collaborates with all members of the Central Sterile Team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent information in a comprehensive manner.
- Exhibits open and professional communication.
- Demonstrates ability to function in decontamination using manual, ultrasonic, cart washer, and washer decontamination equipment
- Demonstrates ability to place recyclable items in collection bins properly
- Demonstrates ability to use microsystem to record work tasks
- Demonstrates ability to assemble simple to complex sets within expected time frame
- Demonstrates ability to query microsystem or One Source when question arises
- Demonstrates ability to print labels appropriately from Microsystems
- Demonstrates ability to choose wrappers and wrap sets manually
- Demonstrates ability to appropriately assemble container systems for sets
- Demonstrates ability to use all methods of sterilization found in Central Sterile, i.e.; steam sterilizers, sterrad, and V-pro
- Demonstrates ability to scan and record all loads correctly
- Demonstrates knowledge of set cooling time
- Stores sets to BIN locations accurately
- Dispenses sets to ancillary departments accurately
- Demonstrates ability to restock OR replacement rack
- Demonstrates ability to peel-pack items correctly
- Functions within the sterile field when an extra set of hands is needed.
- Adheres to the OR Attire Policy and the OR Attendance Policy
- Sets a positive example to all staff in daily activities.
- Behaviors and interactions demonstrate a positive attitude, personal initiative and motivation to achieve the goals of the department.
- Champions the development and growth of safety culture.
- Demonstrates organizational, interpersonal, and time management skills.
- Participates in all competencies planned for the job role prior to deadlines.
- Complies with the Central Sterile policy and Surgical Services Policy.
- Follows the policies in the Employee Handbook.
- The spreading of rumors and gossip creates unnecessary turmoil, weakens working relationships, and is contrary to the spirit of the hospital and is prohibited.
- Uses “We Care” philosophy in daily communication.
- Communication Works assigned shift and responds when called upon for additional or emergency services.
- This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related job duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education/Skills
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Graduate from accredited Surgical Technician program required.
Work Experience:
- Experience as an OR Technician preferred.
Certification/Licensure-DUE UPON HIRE
