Sterile Processing Lead, Scope Reprocessing (Nights)

University of Washington Medical Center•Seattle, WA

1d•$61,152 - $87,576

About The Position

Harborview Medical Center has an outstanding opportunity for an LEAD STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN, SCOPE REPROCESSING. WORK SCHEDULE 100% FTE Night Shift DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION Harborview ‘s Central Processing Unit manages the entire workflow of sterile instruments in the medical center and our supported clinics. The CPU is tasked with standardizing and consolidating the processes used to ensure the highest levels of sterility and cleanliness are being met for our patients. Utilizing the latest techniques and applying breakthrough technologies, the CPU provides unparalleled support to the Harborview mission of Patients Are First. POSITION HIGHLIGHTS Oversee the reprocessing of scopes Transport soiled instruments, basins and equipment from patient care areas to the appropriate decontamination areas. Sort, soak instruments and equipment; disassemble as needed; load into baskets and process through automatic washer/sterilizers. Prepare disinfectant solutions from toxic substances and chemicals according to manufacturer’s specifications; disinfects instruments and equipment such as tourniquets, drills, endoscopy equipment, infusion pumps, etc. Operate semi-automatic cart washer to clean case carts, utility carts and other equipment. Inspect, test, assemble, package, label and date instruments, supplies and equipment. Tag broken or damaged instruments or equipment for repair and remove items from service. Prepare specialized instruments and equipment for steam, gas or chemical sterilization as appropriate. Package instrument sets in a manner that facilitate sterility and ease of use. Assemble special emergency trays (examples: Crash Laparotromy Set, Peripheral Vascular Set, Chest Set). Assemble, set up, test and document the set up and testing of specialized equipment (example: drills and flexible scopes). Load autoclave carts and process instruments, equipment and supplies through the appropriate sterilization cycle. Verify correct sterilization cycles by checking and signing autoclave printouts and sterilizer load cards. Perform and document sterilizer function tests using vacuum, chemical and biological indicators; take appropriate action for abnormal results. Inventory and store sterile instruments, equipment and supplies; restock or re-supply as necessary to maintain appropriate par levels. ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER As the region's only Level I Trauma center, Harborview Medical Center is well known for innovations and excellence in trauma care and its centers of emphasis: Trauma, Burn, Neurosciences, AIDS/STD CARER, and mentally and medically vulnerable populations. In addition to the centers of emphasis, HMC serves a mission population for King County. 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Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent
Three years of experience processing complex trays of surgical instruments and equipment
Equivalent Education or experience may be considered

Responsibilities

Oversee the reprocessing of scopes
Transport soiled instruments, basins and equipment from patient care areas to the appropriate decontamination areas.
Sort, soak instruments and equipment; disassemble as needed; load into baskets and process through automatic washer/sterilizers.
Prepare disinfectant solutions from toxic substances and chemicals according to manufacturer’s specifications; disinfects instruments and equipment such as tourniquets, drills, endoscopy equipment, infusion pumps, etc.
Operate semi-automatic cart washer to clean case carts, utility carts and other equipment.
Inspect, test, assemble, package, label and date instruments, supplies and equipment.
Tag broken or damaged instruments or equipment for repair and remove items from service.
Prepare specialized instruments and equipment for steam, gas or chemical sterilization as appropriate.
Package instrument sets in a manner that facilitate sterility and ease of use.
Assemble special emergency trays (examples: Crash Laparotromy Set, Peripheral Vascular Set, Chest Set).
Assemble, set up, test and document the set up and testing of specialized equipment (example: drills and flexible scopes).
Load autoclave carts and process instruments, equipment and supplies through the appropriate sterilization cycle.
Verify correct sterilization cycles by checking and signing autoclave printouts and sterilizer load cards.
Perform and document sterilizer function tests using vacuum, chemical and biological indicators; take appropriate action for abnormal results.
Inventory and store sterile instruments, equipment and supplies; restock or re-supply as necessary to maintain appropriate par levels.