Sterile Processing Tech II (FLEXI)

Chesapeake Regional Medical Center -
Chesapeake, VA

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Job Details

Part-time
14 days ago

Qualifications

Surgical instrument assembly
Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise
High school diploma or GED

Full Job Description

Summary

The Sterile Processing Technician II is responsible for receiving, cleaning/disinfecting, processing, assembling, sterilizing, storing, and distributing instruments and equipment handled by sterile processing. The Sterile Processing Technician II is extremely conscientious with regard to safety/sterilization protocols and procedures, and is expected to apply knowledge and experience gained to demonstrate competencies as outlined in this job description.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

These duties and responsibilities described below represent the general tasks performed on a daily basis; other tasks may be assigned.

Decontamination

Adhere to infection control guidelines, i.e. hand washing, PPE, dress code, and standard precautions
Maintain assigned work areas and equipment in a clean and organized condition to maintain a safe work environment
Apply principles of medical asepsis to separating and segregating the items for cleaning and decontamination
Use the proper cleaning and rinsing agents relative to type and amount
Demonstrate a basic competency in use and documentation of HLD (high level disinfection utilizing chemicals and pasteurization.
Demonstrate a basic competency in cleaning and decontaminating fiber optic endoscopes
Demonstrate competency in the utilization and documentation of high level disinfection (liquid and pasteurization)
Demonstrate competency in the operating of all equipment utilized in the decontamination area (ultrasonic unit, washer/disinfectors, dryer, and cart wash)

Preparation

Select and inspect all instruments, assembling all necessary items
Arrange items in accordance to their use and for effective sterilization
Wrap, seal, and label trays appropriately
Demonstrate competency in packaging techniques: use appropriate package according to size, utilize proper labeling of contents and expiration dates, and properly seal packages with tape or heat where appropriate to properly safeguard items needed protection in packaging (i.e. sharp or delicate instruments)
Report and document any missing or broken tray items and instruments
Adhere to following all labeling and dating practices, ensuring the use of legible handwriting, accurate dating on packages, initialing of packs by the technician, correct codes, department, load/Julian date, appropriate marking pens, and the accurate identification of packages
Demonstrate competency to document appropriate information on sterilization records to meet Quality Assurance standards
Demonstrate an understanding of biological monitoring for all types of sterilization processes utilized in the SPD; document biological monitoring per departmental policies and procedures

Processing/Sterilization

Sterilize instruments, equipment, utensils, linen, and supplies utilizing all types of autoclaves and aerators; load autoclaves in the prescribed manner and set controls to the specified time and temperature according to material and requirements of items being sterilized
Complete the appropriate documentation records prior to sterilization
Read and initial sterilizer cycle print out to verify appropriate sterilization cycle parameters and provide required records for inspection
Demonstrate by explanation the functional operation of the steam and Sterrad sterilizers in terms of time, temperature, pressure, contact, and humidity; describe and understand Leak testing, Bowie/Dick testing, and appropriate documentation; describe what happens during each phase of the complete sterilization cycle
Demonstrate the operation of the sterilizers in terms of: selection of cycle, temperature selection, sterilizing time selection, drying time selection, and closing and opening the door at the beginning and end of cycle
Demonstrate the knowledge to properly load and unload sterilization tools

Planning/Assignments

Demonstrate competency in performing the duties of the team leader/contact person when assigned
Oversee all areas of the SPD when acting as team lead/contact person; make adjustments to assignments of co-workers as needed; give and receive the SPD and OR report
Check and complete daily/weekly assignments, reporting pertinent information to the SPD team lead/contact or the Manager
Assist with performance improvement initiatives within the department
Act as a preceptor when assigned; train and educate staff when needed; maintain documentation of all in-services
Follow and enforce the policies and procedures of Sterile Processing
Ensure proper receipt of supplies/instruments for the department
Troubleshoot areas and report actions taken
Demonstrate an understanding of basic computer functions utilized within the department (i.e. patient ordering, credentialing, maintenance requests, printing requisitions, and hospital census)
Demonstrates an understanding and competency using computer program utilized for sterilization /HLD documentation, instrument/container and equipment tracking
Perform regularly scheduled rounds in a timely manner (i.e. soiled pick-up and deliveries)
Monitor medications inventory supply (par levels and expiration dates) for floor trays and specialty carts
Attend required hospital-wide orientations, meetings, and in-services
Demonstrate a commitment to flexible work scheduling when necessary to ensure patient care

Supervisory Responsibilities

Reports to: Manager, Sterile Processing
Supervises: SPD Tech and SPD Clinical Supply Tech
Responsibilities: Not applicable

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

Minimum Required Education: High school diploma or equivalent
Preferred Education: Successful completion of a CRCST program
Experience: Current sterile processing or Operating Room experience with knowledge of surgical instrumentation, principles of infection control and sterilization, and an ability to identify, prepare, and assemble instrument trays utilizing instruments needed in general surgery

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Applicant must be CRCST/CBSPD certified; applicants who are not CRCST/CBSPD certified must be certified within 2 years of start date.

Experience

Required

Current sterile processing or Operating Room experience with knowledge of surgical instrumentation, principles of infection control and sterilization, and an ability to identify, prepare, and assemble instrument trays utilizing instruments needed in general surgery

Education

Required

High School or better

Licenses & Certifications

Required

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Summary

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

These duties and responsibilities described below represent the general tasks performed on a daily basis; other tasks may be assigned.

Decontamination

Adhere to infection control guidelines, i.e. hand washing, PPE, dress code, and standard precautions

Maintain assigned work areas and equipment in a clean and organized condition to maintain a safe work environment

Apply principles of medical asepsis to separating and segregating the items for cleaning and decontamination

Use the proper cleaning and rinsing agents relative to type and amount

Demonstrate a basic competency in use and documentation of HLD (high level disinfection utilizing chemicals and pasteurization.

Demonstrate a basic competency in cleaning and decontaminating fiber optic endoscopes

Demonstrate competency in the utilization and documentation of high level disinfection (liquid and pasteurization)

Demonstrate competency in the operating of all equipment utilized in the decontamination area (ultrasonic unit, washer/disinfectors, dryer, and cart wash)

Preparation

Select and inspect all instruments, assembling all necessary items

Arrange items in accordance to their use and for effective sterilization

Wrap, seal, and label trays appropriately

Report and document any missing or broken tray items and instruments

Adhere to following all labeling and dating practices, ensuring the use of legible handwriting, accurate dating on packages, initialing of packs by the technician, correct codes, department, load/Julian date, appropriate marking pens, and the accurate identification of packages

Demonstrate competency to document appropriate information on sterilization records to meet Quality Assurance standards

Demonstrate an understanding of biological monitoring for all types of sterilization processes utilized in the SPD; document biological monitoring per departmental policies and procedures

Processing/Sterilization

Sterilize instruments, equipment, utensils, linen, and supplies utilizing all types of autoclaves and aerators; load autoclaves in the prescribed manner and set controls to the specified time and temperature according to material and requirements of items being sterilized

Complete the appropriate documentation records prior to sterilization

Read and initial sterilizer cycle print out to verify appropriate sterilization cycle parameters and provide required records for inspection

Demonstrate the operation of the sterilizers in terms of: selection of cycle, temperature selection, sterilizing time selection, drying time selection, and closing and opening the door at the beginning and end of cycle

Demonstrate the knowledge to properly load and unload sterilization tools

Planning/Assignments

Demonstrate competency in performing the duties of the team leader/contact person when assigned

Oversee all areas of the SPD when acting as team lead/contact person; make adjustments to assignments of co-workers as needed; give and receive the SPD and OR report

Check and complete daily/weekly assignments, reporting pertinent information to the SPD team lead/contact or the Manager

Assist with performance improvement initiatives within the department

Act as a preceptor when assigned; train and educate staff when needed; maintain documentation of all in-services

Follow and enforce the policies and procedures of Sterile Processing

Ensure proper receipt of supplies/instruments for the department

Troubleshoot areas and report actions taken

Demonstrate an understanding of basic computer functions utilized within the department (i.e. patient ordering, credentialing, maintenance requests, printing requisitions, and hospital census)

Demonstrates an understanding and competency using computer program utilized for sterilization /HLD documentation, instrument/container and equipment tracking

Perform regularly scheduled rounds in a timely manner (i.e. soiled pick-up and deliveries)

Monitor medications inventory supply (par levels and expiration dates) for floor trays and specialty carts

Attend required hospital-wide orientations, meetings, and in-services

Demonstrate a commitment to flexible work scheduling when necessary to ensure patient care

Supervisory Responsibilities

Reports to: Manager, Sterile Processing

Supervises: SPD Tech and SPD Clinical Supply Tech

Responsibilities: Not applicable

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Minimum Required Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Education: Successful completion of a CRCST program

Experience: Current sterile processing or Operating Room experience with knowledge of surgical instrumentation, principles of infection control and sterilization, and an ability to identify, prepare, and assemble instrument trays utilizing instruments needed in general surgery

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Applicant must be CRCST/CBSPD certified; applicants who are not CRCST/CBSPD certified must be certified within 2 years of start date.

Experience

Education

Licenses & Certifications