REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
JOB SUMMARY:
Under general supervision, prepares, assembles, maintains, and transports surgical trays, instruments, and equipment following established tray listings for issue, storage, or further processing.
JOB DUTIES:
Instrumentation Decontamination:
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Decontaminates surgical instruments and other medical equipment as needed by keeping a continuous flow of equipment moving through the process.
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Records biological testing, immediate use sterilization load results, and all other data from all sterilizers on a daily basis.
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Utilizes appropriate cleaning detergents and agents by reading directions and MSDS sheets.
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Requests manufacturer`s guidelines for proper decontamination of loaner instruments.
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Follows industry and hospital standards associated with the transport of contaminated instruments and equipment.
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Follows Universal Precautions by wearing the appropriate protective attire while working in the decontamination area.
Instrumentation Assembly:
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Inspects all instruments for cleanliness, proper function, and breakage by viewing the instruments before assembly.
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Assembles surgical trays and equipment following established tray listings.
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Wraps or pouches items according to size and type of instrument or equipment.
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Interacts with customers to ensure prompt delivery of needed equipment.
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Maintains accurate instrument counts for all surgical sets to be assembled and informs supervisor of any discrepancies.
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Communicates any issues that arise with instrument preparation to the Sterile ProcessingSupervisor or Manager.
Sterilization:
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Sterilizes instruments and surgical trays by following prescribed policies and procedures
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Challenges the sterilization process by using internal, external and biological monitoring systems appropriately.
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Monitors, reads, documents, and interprets all parameters for all types of sterilizers to insure proper function and patient safety.
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Picks surgical case carts by following established Surgeon Preference Cards or Procedural Pick list / requisition.
Case Carts & Supplies:
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Assembles and distributes case carts per department policy.
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Picks surgical case carts by following established Surgeon Preference Cards or Procedural Pick list / requisition.
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Prepares surgical emergency case carts for emergent procedures.
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Distributes all sterile and non-sterile supplies upon request or case cart requisition.
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Orders and puts away supplies and linens upon request.
In addition to the functions categorized above, the Sterile Processing Technician I:
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Sanitizes the workstation at the end of each shift.
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Utilizes the Abacus Instrument/Equipment Tracking system per department protocol.
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Effectively communicates, verbally and in writing, with customers, peers, and visitors.
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Troubleshoots and resolves issues associated with instruments or equipment.
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Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
SALARY RANGE
Actual salary commensurate with experience.
WORK SCHEDULE
Full-Time Evenings
Equal Employment Opportunity
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