Surgical Sterile Processing Technician PRN

Banner Health•Torrington, WY

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This position selects and places surgical instruments, supplies and equipment during surgery. Scrubs and provides instruments, sutures, and other sterile supplies during surgical procedure. In addition, is responsible for the proper care and handling of all general and specialty instruments including the cleaning, assembly, preparation, and sterilization of surgical instrumentation. CORE FUNCTIONS 1. Prepares for surgical procedures. Pulls appropriate instruments and supplies and ensures good working order of instruments. Reviews case carts for correct instruments and supplies. Plans ahead for upcoming surgical case needs. 2. Anticipates the surgeon's needs. Passes instruments, retracts tissue and operates equipment during surgery. 3. Demonstrates the principles of aseptic technique and universal precautions throughout the procedure. Disposes of sharps and trash and places used supplies into case cart for processing. Participates in counting of sharps, instruments and sponges. Prepares instruments for cleaning following each case. 4. Decontaminates, assembles and packages all instruments following established protocols as well as perform necessary repairs, reassembles and stores specialized surgical instruments. Prepares all order requests as necessary for replacement parts for instruments and additional equipment as necessary or upon request of physicians. 5. Assembles general surgical instrument trays, power equipment sets and all implant systems in accordance with the specifications on the inventory sheets. Inspects instruments to ensure they are in good working condition, removing and placing damaged instruments in the repair box. Determines the priority level of instrument sets and single instruments to be processed following established protocols. 6. Utilizes Standard Precautions, thoroughly decontaminating and separating surgical instrument sets, power equipment, OR case carts, implant systems, patient care equipment and all other reusable items returned to Central Sterile Processing workroom. Communicates needs for equipment maintenance and replacement and assists in process of all directly related supplies. Communicates with all customers as to the availability of instrumentation as needed for procedures. 7. Loads and operates washer decontaminators, ultrasonic cleaners, cart washers, steam gun and heat sealers and all other equipment used in the decontamination process. Maintains a clean and safe environment by adhering to Standard Precautions and Infection Control practices. 8. Ensures that all surgeon preference cards and pick lists are accurate. Assists with OR turnover between cases and transporting patients. Assist and supports anesthesia services. Participates in stocking, replenishing supplies and cleaning operating rooms. 9. This position follows safety procedures in regards to medication labeling, appropriate handling of specimens, appropriate handling of sharps, time-out procedure, radiation and laser safety, infection control, assembling and disassembling instruments. Participates in emergency call rotation. Internal customers are patients, surgeons, and nursing staff. External customers may include practicing physicians and patient families.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge
Current basic life support certification
Manual dexterity
Ability to maintain professional decorum in highly stressful emergent situations
Ability to be conscientious, organized, and orderly
Ability to respond quickly to the needs of the surgeon and patient
Must stay abreast of new developments in the field
Knowledge of surgical instrumentation, patient related supplies, materials, equipment, aseptic and sterilization techniques
Mechanical aptitude with the ability to break down moving parts, clean, lubricate and reassemble
Problem-solve incomplete trays and missing instrumentation
Effective organizational, communication and human relation skills

Nice To Haves

Graduation from a certified school of surgical technology
2 years of operating room experience
SPD sterile processing experience
Additional related education and/or experience

Responsibilities

Selects and places surgical instruments, supplies and equipment during surgery.
Scrubs and provides instruments, sutures, and other sterile supplies during surgical procedure.
Responsible for the proper care and handling of all general and specialty instruments including the cleaning, assembly, preparation, and sterilization of surgical instrumentation.
Prepares for surgical procedures by pulling appropriate instruments and supplies and ensuring good working order of instruments.
Reviews case carts for correct instruments and supplies and plans ahead for upcoming surgical case needs.
Anticipates the surgeon's needs by passing instruments, retracting tissue and operating equipment during surgery.
Demonstrates the principles of aseptic technique and universal precautions throughout the procedure.
Disposes of sharps and trash and places used supplies into case cart for processing.
Participates in counting of sharps, instruments and sponges.
Prepares instruments for cleaning following each case.
Decontaminates, assembles and packages all instruments following established protocols.
Performs necessary repairs, reassembles and stores specialized surgical instruments.
Prepares all order requests as necessary for replacement parts for instruments and additional equipment.
Assembles general surgical instrument trays, power equipment sets and all implant systems in accordance with specifications.
Inspects instruments to ensure they are in good working condition, removing and placing damaged instruments in the repair box.
Determines the priority level of instrument sets and single instruments to be processed.
Utilizes Standard Precautions, thoroughly decontaminating and separating surgical instrument sets, power equipment, OR case carts, implant systems, patient care equipment and all other reusable items.
Communicates needs for equipment maintenance and replacement and assists in process of all directly related supplies.
Communicates with all customers as to the availability of instrumentation as needed for procedures.
Loads and operates washer decontaminators, ultrasonic cleaners, cart washers, steam gun and heat sealers and all other equipment used in the decontamination process.
Maintains a clean and safe environment by adhering to Standard Precautions and Infection Control practices.
Ensures that all surgeon preference cards and pick lists are accurate.
Assists with OR turnover between cases and transporting patients.
Assists and supports anesthesia services.
Participates in stocking, replenishing supplies and cleaning operating rooms.
Follows safety procedures in regards to medication labeling, appropriate handling of specimens, appropriate handling of sharps, time-out procedure, radiation and laser safety, infection control, assembling and disassembling instruments.
Participates in emergency call rotation.