Sterile Processing-Endo Tech I - FT

Bay Area Hospital•Fort Bridger, WY

1d•$24 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Sterile Processing-Endo Tech I is responsible for ensuring that instruments, carts, and trays are stocked, sterilized, sanitized, and documented for use in the operating room and other departments. This role also assists physicians with endoscopic and similar procedures in Endoscopy, and aids patients with pre- and post-procedure activities under the direction of an RN. Additionally, the position facilitates the smooth running of the unit by performing clerical, reception, computer entry/processing, and organizational duties.

Requirements

Ability to read, write legibly, and converse in the English language
Exhibits critical thinking and problem-solving skills in all aspects of job performance
Flexible, able to prioritize and adapt to rapidly changing patient and unit needs
Demonstrates effective teaching skills
Proficient in use of basic computer functions, including internet and word processing
Proficiently operates sterilizers, heat sealers, washer/decontaminator, ultrasonic cleaner, computer, copier, Lakeside carts
Maintains regular, consistent and punctual attendance at the assigned job location
Ability to cover weekend call shifts as the third call crew team member
Ability to identify, disassemble, decontaminate, reassemble and sort all instrumentation and instrument trays used in the operating room
Ability to maintain composure and work under stress as a team member
Knowledge of surgical procedures and instrumentation needed on specific cases
Ability to follow surgery schedule to assure scopes, instruments, and supplies are available as needed
Understands care and handling of scopes and special procedure instruments
Knowledge of proper use, handling and disposal of hazardous materials used in area and associated good safety practices
Understands storage and rotation of sterile supplies
Ability to use instrument washer, autoclaves, Steris, and ultrasonic cleaning machines appropriately
Familiar with computer documentation
American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS)
High School or equivalent preferred
CRCST certification must be obtained within 18 months
Minimum of 6 months healthcare supply experience preferred
Able to stand, climb, stoop, bend frequently; positions require considerable physical activity
May be required to lift up to 75 pounds
Requires ability to tolerate exposure to conditions which may include toxic chemicals, bio-hazardous materials, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, heights, high temperatures or confined spaces
Able to use proper body mechanics to lift supplies and equipment and push carts and dollies weighing up to 500 lbs
Must use standard precautions due to threat of exposure to blood and body fluids
Needs adequate color vision.
Must wear protective clothing as required.
May be required to travel to various locations
Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone

Responsibilities

Retrieves, cleans, disinfects, decontaminates and terminally processes items from user departments
Sets up case carts
Sets up trays and instrument sets
Inventories and orders supplies for Sterile Processing case cart room
Runs biological and chemical tests at appropriate times and accurately documents and interprets all sterilization records
Oversees and ensures accuracy of sterilization records for the department
Assists OR crews during the day/evening shift with urgent reprocessing needs
Maintains documentation of new instrument/equipment location, use, method of cleaning
Identifies and replaces worn or broken instruments and tags with instructions for repair and notifies OR staff and logs all instruments out for repair
Transports and transfers patients as needed
Receives outside instrumentation from other care providers and assumes responsibility for documentation and processing
Obtains major equipment repair as needed
Performs in-service education to ensure that all Central Services Technicians are properly trained on new or existing procedures
Assists physicians with endoscopic examinations, percutaneous gastrostomy tube placement, and esophageal manometry examinations
Assists with cleaning and storage of endoscopy equipment
Assists with safe patient handling, transfers, and mobility
Assists patients with post-procedure nutrition and hydration, as ordered by physician
Assists patients with elimination, including use of toilet/urinal/bedpan
Performs capillary blood glucose point-of-care testing
Performs routine, pre-procedure EKGs
Escorts patients at discharge or takes out via wheelchair
Serves as a receptionist for the unit by answering phones, transferring calls, relaying messages promptly and accurately, directing/assisting visitors
Utilizes the electronic medical record to input, retrieve, and cross-check data, run reports
Processes medical record components, as needed, including scanning and faxing documents
Utilizes various electronic communication systems, i.e., Maintenance Connection EMR, email, Workday
Transports specimens/supplies/documents by hand or via pneumatic tube, retrieves blood products from Blood Bank
Works with the unit team to ensure supplies and nourishments are ordered/available, cupboards are appropriately stocked, work areas are clean, tidy, and free of clutter, halls are clear
Performs quality control monitoring for point-of-care and other equipment, as trained/competent