Sterile Process Tech I, Jewish Hospital, Sterile Processing, 10:30p-7a, PRN

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of the Sterile Processing/Scope technician is to assist in direct patient care by ensuring the OR staff has correct, fully functional, sterile instrumentation delivered in a timely manner consistent with the highest standards of customer service and primary responsibility for cleaning endoscopy scopes and equipment. Technicians are asked to perform the four basic departmental functions (decontamination, prep and pack, sterilization, and dispatch) with efficiency, expertise, and accuracy. Further, the manner in which an SPD/Scope Tech will perform these duties will be characterized by resourcefulness, determination, courtesy, and professionalism. Techs are expected to build and maintain a comprehensive body of knowledge with respect to the standards and procedures associated with the preparation, sterilization, storage, and delivery of surgical instrumentation and endoscopes per AAMI, AORN, SGNA, ASGE, and CDC guidelines.

Requirements

Certification in sterile processing from a nationally recognized organization is required within 12-months of the hire date.

Responsibilities

Effectively communicates with co-workers and all other hospital personnel.
Able to write routine reports and correspondence; Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
Answers telephone promptly and assist caller with obtaining items needed
Delivers scheduled case carts to the Surgery Department
Inventory and delivers back-up case carts to the Surgery Department and required areas
Responsible for returned instrumentation and supplies (if applicable) that is unused, and the integrity of packaging has not been compromised
Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality
Performs cleaning and decontamination duties. Works quickly yet safely and thoroughly addresses all instrumentation taking into account any unique cleaning demands. Able to decontaminate all reusable instruments, sets, and utensils according to acceptable Sterile processing standards
Disinfects and cleans endoscopy scopes and equipment according to SGNA/ASGE standards and hospital policy
Inspects, assembles, and packages all decontaminated reusable instruments and sets looking for cleanliness and functionality of all instrumentation
Performs wrapping and packaging duties. Prioritizes work; focuses on consistent throughput; accountable for knowledge and expertise with respect to all instruments
Operates all processing equipment used within the department
Performs sterilization and all monitoring activities associated with it. Knowledgeable with respect to biological monitoring; organized and efficient
Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect regardless of their status or position
Performs dispatch duties. Polite and knowledgeable with all OR staff; organized and efficient; ensures the department is meeting all the OR’s needs
Provides quality customer service to all customers, including co-workers
Performs duties in a safe manner, to prevent injury to self, patients, visitors or other hospital personnel
Contributes to maintaining supplies and sterile items for use throughout the hospital. Keeps department clean, neat, and well organized
Contributes to all official departmental business in a professional manner
Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potential unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly
Assists in keeping the department organized, neat, clean, and fully stocked
Displays behavior that is consistent with a thorough understanding of the SPD Mission, Vision, and Values.
Maintain compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct
Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
Performs other duties as assigned