Sterile Processing Tech II Apply
<div><div><div>Under indirect supervision, assists in distribution of sterile and contaminated supplies to nursing inpatient and clinic departments; inventories and stocks supply carts; fills requisitions as required; washes, decontaminates, checks, assembles, wraps, sterilizes, stores, and issues trays, instruments, supplies and equipment.</div><div><br></div><div><b>Essential Responsibilities:</b></div> <li>Segregates all used instruments, equipment apparatus, and other articles returned to CSD according to decontamination method; loads appropriate items in washer; washes other items in sonic cleaner or manually, using approved detergent; wipes dry; washes appropriate items in cart-washer; changes graph paper of processing equipment.</li> <li>Assembles instruments; sets-up variety of general and special trays; wraps and seals items in wrappers according to established procedures in preparation for sterilization.</li> <li>Runs sterilizer test packs according to policy; incubates and interprets biological indicator; notifies supervisor immediately of any abnormal results.</li> <li>Performs sterilization procedures in accordance with sterilization standards and departmental policies and procedures; practices universal precautions and infection control procedures; ensures safe sterilization; detects any malfunction of equipment; checks equipment indicators before, during and after each load to ensure proper equipment settings; applies load identification label to each package after sterilization process complete; shelves appropriately.</li> <li>Adheres to all aspects of sterility control, universal precautions and infection control practices; participates in departmental meetings, inservice programs and quality assurance activities to keep abreast of current trends; researches methods and processes to maximize effectiveness and reduce wastage of resources; recognizes own learning needs and seeks knowledge to increase skills and abilities.</li> <li>Receives and prepares items requiring gas sterilization; ensures proper packaging; arranges for transport and return of items to outside facility; ensures all return items have been sterilized; verifies all items sent out are returned; ensures provision of manufacturer documentation for gas sterilization by requesting department.</li> <li>Reviews and maintains sterilizer load indicators; files reports; completes log; recalls positive biological products from user departments.</li> <li>Inspects color of tapes on newly autoclaved items and on stored sterile packs on all supply shelves; sends outdated supplies for reprocessing or replacement; restocks shelf items as needed.</li> <li>Cleans and performs minor daily maintenance of equipment; reassembles and tests equipment after decontamination; reports equipment failures or errors immediately to maintenance and notifies supervisor/lead; prepares repair requisition for equipment or other items returned due to malfunction.</li> <li>Checks, organizes, and restocks supplies on shelves; pulls outdated articles; receives and checks quantities of supplies from warehouse.</li> <li>Takes and fills orders for supplies; refers to appropriate person as needed; prepares, checks and organizes requisitions and supply cart issue forms; ensures accurate charges to facilitate data entry; inventories and restocks departmental supply carts and specialty carts; records issues for each cart restocked; completes required records; assists in obtaining supplies/equipment from other facilities when necessary; uses supplies with close attention to cost containment and reduction of costs; assists in evaluating new supplies.</li> <li>Maintains daily inventory of all equipment; inputs inventory data in computer as assigned; files completed requisitions and forms; updates replenishment area profiles as necessary; enters counts; prints and issues picklists; participates in cyclical and annual inventory procedures; removes all questionable and outdated supplies from supply areas; inspects sterility of supplies and makes arrangements for re-sterilization or reordering as needed; rotates stock as necessary; assists with ordering and receiving departmental stock and non-stock items.</li> <li>Cleans and maintains neat and orderly work areas according to department standards; wipes and straightens shelves, tables and equipment; wipes shelves, carts and drawers, while restocking.</li> <li>Obtains and issues prices for CSD items to be sold in pharmacy.</li> <li>Folds linens; assembles linen packs to sterilize for surgery and various hospital and clinic units.</li> <li>Keeps abreast of current trends in sterile processing and inventory control.</li> <li>Uses effective communication skills to collaborate with other team members and interact with other departments; accepts and gives constructive feedback.</li> <li>Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to provide culturally sensitive care and/or service.</li> <li>Performs other duties and accepts responsibility as assigned.</li></div> <h5 class="m-t-lg m-b-xs"><strong>Qualifications:</strong></h5> <div><div><b>Basic Qualifications:</b></div><div><u>Experience</u></div> <li>Three (3) months central services instrument processing, or related experience.</li><div><u>Education</u></div> <li>High School Diploma; or equivalent combination of education (lesser) & experience may be considered in lieu of requirements.</li><div><u>License, Certification, Registration</u></div> <li>N/A</li><div><br></div><div><b>Additional Requirements:</b></div> <li>Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in customer service, oral communication, teamwork and written communication.</li> <li>Talking to co-workers, customers, outside vendors, and on the telephone.</li> <li>Reading, writing, speaking and understanding English.</li> <li>Training/giving and receiving instructions.</li> <li>Mathematical ability, attention to detail (e.g., organization, prioritization, proofing), concentration and alertness.</li><div><br></div><div><b>Preferred Qualifications:</b></div> <li>Knowledge of principles of sterilization and hospital related equipment.</li><div> </div><div> </div></div> <h5 class="m-t-lg m-b-xs"><strong>Employee Status:</strong></h5> Regular <h5 class="m-t-lg m-b-xs"><strong>Travel:</strong></h5> No <h5 class="m-t-lg m-b-xs"><strong>Job Level:</strong></h5> Entry Level <h5 class="m-t-lg m-b-xs"><strong>Job Type:</strong></h5> Standard</div>
