Description
Provides sterile equipment and supplies to surgery and other departments as required. This work includes decontamination, cleaning, sterilization and processing of supplies and equipment, following guidelines from federal and state agencies, manufacturer and hospital infection control.
Principle Responsibilities
Demonstrates skill in preparation of surgical instrumentsPerforms decontamination, assembly and sterilization of surgical instrumentation per department policy and procedures.
Assures instruments are clean and free of foreign matter in preparation forsterilization.Assembles instrument sets and trays accurately.
Packages and labels items for correct sterilization method.
Performs work following safety standards and protocolsFollows infection control guidelines when working in decontamination.
Demonstrates appropriate use of washers / disinfectors, ultrasonic machine, high level disinfection and other department equipment.
Operates sterilizers safely, documenting loads according to standards.Processes and interprets biological controls and tests per guidelines, documenting for each procedure.
Reports potentially unsafe situations and malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or Lead.Conducts quality assurance checks on all required equipment per department guidelines.
Provides support for Case Carts, Sterile Core and other areas as assignedPulls cases for next day, add-on and emergency procedures accurately.
Completes the appropriate paperwork for compliant charging and billing of case.Follows tasks assignment list when working in the sterile core.
Responds to urgent requests with accuracy and efficiency.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Must be 18 years of age with education and / or experience needed to meet required principle competencies as listed on the job description
Preferred Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Experience in Sterile Processing or Vocational / Technical training / education in Instrument Specialist, Central Supply, or Surgical Technology
Licenses / Certifications
Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below :
Certification from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) within 18 months of hire
Certified Registered Central Service Tech (CRCST) Certification within 18 months of hire
Physical Demands
- Medium Work :
- Lifting weight Up to 50 lbs. occasionally, Up to 25 lbs. frequently
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