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Job Description:This position is responsible for ensuring that all surgical supplies, instruments and equipment are properly inventoried, decontaminated, assembled, inspected, packaged, sterilized, stored, distributed and tracked in a quality / timely manner throughout the hospital. Will train to perform these duties independently and without clos

Scope

1.Operates and monitors sterilization equipment. 2. Prioritizes daily tasked based on interpretation of surgical schedule, determining the requirement for instruments for each surgical case. 3. Disassembles carts and follows Universal Precautions for decontamination. 4. Sterilizes, disinfects durable medical equipment and instruments, packages clean supplies and instruments, maintains records for all instruments and transports sterilized items to the floor. 5. Assembles sterilized instruments and rechecks all instruments for cleanliness and/or impairment. Properly checks power equipment. 6. Takes measures to allow for easy instrument tracking including following labeling processes, use of engraver, reporting and documenting all missing instruments and implants replaced in trays. 7. Communicates the equipment and instrument inventory status with the Central Processing staff and Surgery Charge Nurse including order status, back orders and/or changes. 8. Responds to emergency situations by insuring all emergency, trauma and add-on cases are supplied properly and delivered to the Operating Room in a timely manner. 9. Performs the duties of shift supervisor in the absence of the Supervisor or on a specific project. 10. Utilizes applications and technology to accurately facilitate record keeping in accordance with State and Federal regulations. 11. Provides on the job training (OJT) to newly hired associates in the department. 12. Promotes mission, vision, and values of SCL Health, and abides by service behavior standards. 13. Performs other duties as assigned. 14. May be required to work overtime based on business need. 15. May be required to float to other departments (within the scope of competency and qualifications) based on business need. 16. May be required to be placed on-call during a regularly scheduled shift.

Minimum Qualifications

Required High School diploma or equivalent None 1+ years of experience in Sterile Processing

Preferred

Certified Registered Central Supply Technician (CRCST) or Certified Sterile ProcessingDepartment Technician (CSPDT), or Certified Surgical Technician (CST) requirements) EXPERIENCE Required 1+ years of experience in Sterile Processing Preferred 3+ years of experience in Sterile Processing 2+ years of experience in a hospital or clinic operating room KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty AND ABILITIES satisfactorily The requirements list must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities t Strong verbal and written communication skills Strong leadership abilities Regular attendance to perform work on site during regularly scheduled business hours or scheduled shifts is required Subject matter expert of cleaning, disinfection and decontamination processes and sterilizers Subject matter expert in types and functions of instruments and equipment (e g endoscopic, microsurgical, robotic and power) Subject matter expert in the technology and software applications used to track, log, document instruments, durable medical equipment, repairs, etc Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically within a multi-functional team Experience and understanding in the use of computers, as well as the ability to learn software relevant to Sterile Processing Ability to successfully function in a fast-paced, service oriented environment Ability to work night and/or weekends POPULATIONS SERVED Age of Patient Population Served (Direct Care areas only) (Please X all that apply) Adolescent (13 17 years) Neonate (birth 28 days) Adult (18 64 years) Write other specific Infant (29 days less than 1 year) populations as G older) Pediatric (1 -12 years) appropriate Not a direct care provider HAZARDOUS EXPOSURE CATEGORY Category 1 Job classifications in which tasks involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues Category 2 Job classifications in which tasks may involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues Category 3 Job classifications in which tasks involve no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues, and category 1 tasks are not a condition of employment PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Sterile Processing Technician Lead Physical Job Demand Inventory No Direct Patient Care Medium Patient Transfers Activity Frequency and Duration Equipment Examples Manual Lifting Frequency and Duration Equipment Examples *1-50 pounds from knee to waist As needed, up to 5-10 x per Medical equipment and supplies day, typical 1-200 feet *1-25 pounds from knee to As needed, up to 20 x per day, Medical equipment and monitors, shoulder height typically 1-200 feet medical supply kits, linen, bags and supplies 1-10 pounds from knee to Up to 10 x per hour Medical equipment, soiled linens, overhead height and supplies *Assistance Provided all with assistance if >50# knee to waist, >15# knee to shoulder and >5# overhead Push/Pull Frequency and Duration Equipment Examples