Sterile Processing Equipment Technician PRN

Danbury Hospital•Danbury, CT

24d

About The Position

SPD Per Diem opportunity! Day Shift At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+ strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what’s possible for you and your career. Danbury Hospital, a 456-bed acute care hospital, has been providing award-winning, personalized patient care to the people of Western Connecticut for 140 years. Our specialty areas of excellence include a Level III NICU, a certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center, and compassionate psychiatric care, including a partial-hospitalization program. Our accolades include the following: The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety U.S. News & World Report - High performance in heart failure treatment Healthgrades - One of America’s 50 Best Hospitals Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) - Robotic Center of Excellence Joint Commission - Gold seal of approval in spine surgery At Danbury Hospital, we take great pride in our team members and their passion for providing the best care possible—always with heart. For many of our team members, that care extends beyond the walls of our hospital. We volunteer at local non-profits and participate in community initiatives and events. Our dedication to the health and well-being of our entire community makes this a truly special place to work. Summary: The Sterile Processing Tech III performs all sterile processing functions independently. Understands and adheres to AAMI and AORN standards. Serves as an educational resource for sterile processing in quality and prioritization of sterile processing by using technical and functional expertise. Uses problem solving skills and team leadership to promote efficient departmental throughput. Coordinates instrument processing activities and workflow.

Requirements

High School Diploma and a minimum of six years sterile processing experience.
Certified Sterile Processing Technician (CSPT), and Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) required.

Nice To Haves

Certified Surgical Technician (CST) preferred.

Responsibilities

Understands and adheres to HIPAA and current AAMI and AORN standards, OSHA, CDC, FDA, EPA, and DPH regulations.
Provides both proactive and reactive quality monitoring for infection prevention, product identification and traceability, mechanical/automated equipment, availability of instrumentation.
Serves as an educational resource for sterile processing staff to carry out the functions of the department in a timely and effective manner.
Immediately responds to and documents concerns with quality assurance.
Retrieves and reviews the surgical schedule; prints preference cards as needed.
Prioritizes the daily work flow of the sterile processing department and matches staff levels to workload as needed.
Uses critical thinking to prioritize work in case cart management to be completed on each shift. Troubleshoots areas of potential conflict including instrument and supply shortages.
Works closely with the OR staff to ensure that the appropriate instrumentation is available and in good working order.
Participates in cost containment activities and special projects as assigned.
Leads staff in-servicing as needed.
Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
Performs other duties as assigned.