Instrument Processing Tech-PT WW

OCALA EYE PA•Wildwood, FL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Instrument Processing Tech supports the perioperative process and performs work according to approved policies and procedures. The role is responsible for cleaning, inspecting, assembling, wrapping, labeling, and sterilizing instruments and other items; maintaining sterilization records and supplies; and keeping the sterile processing area clean, orderly, and adequately stocked. The position also involves monitoring inventory and instrument tray lists, checking sterile items for expiration and package integrity, and documenting items sent to and returned by the laundry service. The technician considers patient rights and age-specific needs, supports patient and staff safety and risk management, responds appropriately to emergencies, and contributes to quality management activities. The role requires respectful, professional communication, participation in meetings and learning activities, and reporting observed or suspected violations, hazards, and noncompliance according to Facility policy.

Responsibilities

Supports and performs work according to approved policies and procedures.
Participates as a team member in support of the total perioperative process.
Considers patient rights when performing job duties and responsibilities.
Supports risk management and participates in programs directed at patient and staff safety.
Contributes to the quality management process and identifies role and contributions upon request.
Evaluates suggestions, grievances, and processes objectively to identify opportunities to improve performance and quality of care.
Interacts respectfully and courteously; communicates effectively and professionally, using a translator when necessary.
Documents that information received from patients is disseminated to the appropriate people or departments.
Participates in committees, conferences, and quality management activities; attends and actively participates in meetings, in-services, workshops, seminars, and conferences as required.
Seeks learning experiences and challenging opportunities, evaluates feedback objectively, and seeks guidance when needed.
Reports observed or suspected violations, hazards, and noncompliance according to Facility policy; observes safety measures in performing duties.
Responds to emergency situations competently and calmly, considering age-specific patient requirements and providing equipment and supplies appropriate to the patient's age group.
Maintains a clean and orderly central processing work area.
Cleans each item according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Verifies items are in good working condition, lubricates items when needed, and inspects instruments under a microscope for damage and defects.
Sorts and arranges items into correct trays and wraps trays and individual items according to Facility policy.
Labels each item accurately with its name and expiration date.
Positions items correctly in the sterilizer and selects the proper cycle, seeking assistance when needed.
Checks indicators for proper functioning and performs required biological monitoring tests on all sterilizers according to Facility policy.
Maintains supplies needed to record continuity during sterilization and cleans sterilizers according to Facility policy.
Inspects all sterile items in the Facility weekly; checks for outdated items and package integrity, and replaces items as necessary.
Places items in the correct location and maintains adequate sterile processing supply inventory.
Maintains and updates the instrument tray inventory list and current information regarding routine preference cards.
Accurately documents counts of items sent to and returned by the laundry service.