SPD Tech Certified - Per Diem - Ambulatory Surgery Center

Summit Health CityMD•Florham Park, NJ

15h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a per diem position for an SPD Tech Certified. The role involves demonstrating technical competency in aseptic technique, assisting physicians with equipment during procedures, maintaining inventory levels, and ensuring all equipment is functioning properly. The technician will also be responsible for cleaning and sterilizing equipment and instruments, participating in the evaluation of new supplies, and providing a safe environment for patients. The role requires collaboration in room preparation, maintaining efficient patient flow, and preparing pertinent information for patient visits. Communication and care should be consistent with the age, cultural, spiritual, and developmental needs of the patient. Responsibilities also include answering the telephone, directing calls, taking messages, and accurately scheduling appointments. The technician will consistently stock areas with necessary supplies and assist in ordering and maintaining supplies. Flexibility with various work schedules is expected, along with performing all other assigned duties.

Requirements

High School Graduate/GED required
One year’s related clinical experience in cleaning scopes recommended
Basic Life Support (BLS) required
Certified SPD Technician Endoscope Reprocessor - or obtain within 1 year of employment
Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing
Able to handle confidential information
Ability to maintain good health and consistent attendance
Successfully completes initial competency verification for clinical area
Maintains cooperative working relationship with all personnel

Nice To Haves

Associate Degree preferred

Responsibilities

Demonstrates technical competency
Applies principles of basic aseptic technique in adhering to sterile technique (gowning, gloving, draping)
Checks that all equipment is functioning prior to use
Assists physician with equipment during procedure
Maintains appropriate inventory level for supplies and facilitates the acquisition of supplies
Utilizes down time constructively
Maintains proficiency with unit specific equipment, trouble shoots and reports malfunctions
Maintains supply levels in room
Anticipates need, selects equipment, and supplies in an organized and timely manner
Cleans all equipment and instruments prior to and after use
Participates in the evaluation of new supplies, equipment, and instruments
Provides a safe and therapeutic environment for patients
Assists in transfer and positioning of patients
Collaborates in room preparation
Turnover time is within acceptable timeframe
Demonstrates knowledge and correct utilization of all phases of sterilization/ high level disinfection
Chooses correct method and time frame for cleaning of equipment and accessories
Utilizes correct indicators for methods chosen
Demonstrates safe use of equipment
Demonstrates good judgement and reasoning when investigating and solving problems
Maintains appropriate monitoring logs according to high disinfection methods
Informs charge nurse of any deviations from specified sterilization /high disinfection parameters
Seeks learning opportunities and demonstrates skill level contributing to the center’s quality excellence outcomes
Attends seminars and meetings relevant to scope washing
Able to function as an endoscopy technician and scope processor
Consistently shows ability to recognize and deal with priorities
Performs all duties in an independent manner with minimal direction and supervision
Maintains efficient patient flow
Ensures proper preparation for patient visit
Prepares pertinent information needed for patient visit
Communicates & provides care consistent with age, cultural, spiritual, and developmental needs of the patient
Answers the telephone in an appropriate manner
Directs calls and/or takes accurate messages
Schedules appointments accurately and appropriately according to departmental guidelines
Consistently and accurately stocks areas with all necessary supplies
Assists in ordering and maintaining of all supplies as assigned
Demonstrates flexibility with various work schedules
All other duties as assigned