Sterile Processing Aide - Full Time - Evenings

Best Care • Omaha, NE

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Why work for Nebraska Methodist Health System? At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care – a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It’s helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient’s needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in. Job Summary: Location: Methodist Hospital Address: 8303 Dodge St, Omaha, NE Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 3:00pm to 11:00pm, no weekends or holidays Sorts, disassembles, cleans, and disinfects contaminated instruments and equipment to render items safe for handling.

Requirements

• High School diploma or General Educational Development (G.E.D.) preferred.
• No experience needed.
• Knowledge of decontamination of surgical instruments preferred.
• Skilled in appropriate surgical instrument sterilization methods preferred.
• Skilled in proper handling and packaging of instruments preferred.
• Strong verbal communication skills for positive interaction with staff and customers required.
• Able to read, write, and comprehend various written reports and documents required.

Nice To Haves

• Healthcare related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sorts, disassembles, cleans, and disinfects contaminated instruments and equipment to render items safe for handling, by using special techniques and procedures of Universal Barrier Precautions. Follows procedures for manual cleaning process. Follows procedures for automated cleaning process. Proper use of chemicals and knowledge of Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) forms. Practices Universal precautions, Infection Control policies and observes safe work practices. Communicates to appropriate personnel regarding sharps, punctures and other potential risks. Operates decontam machinery in strict accordance with departmental procedures. Adheres to using personal protective equipment (PPE) while working in decontam.
• Prepares instrument sets/trays and other reusable patient equipment by following recipe sheets to ensure the completeness and accuracy of each item. Precisely follows individual recipe sheets for each set/tray/item being assembled. Replace lost or damaged instruments as required to complete the set/tray. Conducts quality checks on instruments for cleanliness, function, defects, breakage and overall condition. Flushes all instruments with lumens or cannulated. Proper techniques and supplies used when using rigid containers. Proper technique for peel pack
• Supports sterile processing efficiencies by assisting SPD techs and leads in day to day activities. Gathers instruments and carts from units served by sterile processing. Prepares containers and carts for cart washer. Follows protocol for proper use of the cart washer. Unloads cart washer and sorts and stack containers in preparation for assembly. Sterilization records entered accurately into the sterilization module. Consistently records accurate load control numbers. Consistently verifies and initials all records according to policy. Maintains supply inventory outside decon and in soap room. Works with Instrument coordinator to help manage incoming and out going orders.
• Distributes instruments sets to ensure receipt by departments in a timely manner. Deliver sterile cart to Operating Room (OR)/Johnson Surgery Center (JSC), Hospital based clinic, and other units supported by Sterile Processing in timely manner. Accurately delivers sterile items in the correct location as designated in Sterile Processing Department (SPD). Responds to requests from units supported by Sterile Processing in a timely manner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees