Cert. Sterile Processing Tech - Central Supply Full Time 8:30am - 4:30pm

Education

• High School Graduate or Equivalent
• Sterile Processing Certification is preferred.

Experience / Qualifications

• Prior hospital experience
• Continue training on the job to prepare for courses or certification.

Position Summary

• Analyze OR schedule to identify instrument needs.
• Remove soiled equipment from Patient Care Units, Surgery, LD, and ED if necessary.
• Assist with the operation of all sterile processing equipment, including washers, decontaminators, steam sterilizers, ultrasonics, incubators, Sterrad and Steris sterilizers, and heat sealers by the instructions of the manufacturer.
• Decontaminate instruments and equipment per hospital policy, and wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in the decontamination area.
• Maintain good sterile core hygiene and re-stock per hospital policy, demonstrate competence in operating all equipment by attending in-services, and keep up to date on new equipment and products.
• Create accurate and complete case carts using resource maps and pick tickets.
• As needed, replace inventory, and put away return supplies to maintain sterility.
• Maintain inventory and process instruments using instrument tracking software.
• Inspect and maintain instruments to ensure they are working properly.
• Ensure sterility is established and maintained. Records of sterilization must be maintained.
• Schedule sharpening of instruments.
• Work assignments in the department should be organized daily.
• Ensure sterilization logs are filed and maintained properly.
• Maintain communication with the Operating Room Manager.
• Acknowledge the influence of beliefs and cultures on behavior and accept the strengths and limitations of others.
• Respond calmly to emergencies or stressful situations.
• Identify situations that require supervisor notification.
• Participate in inventory management.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Team Member Competencies

• Establishing Relationships: Builds effective networks, working relationships, and alliances to collaborate effectively within departments and organizations.
• Peer Support: Provides guidance and feedback to help others strengthen knowledge/skills needed to accomplish tasks, solve problems, and perform effectively within the team.
• Inspiring and Motivating Others: Foster's commitment and cohesiveness by facilitating cooperation and working as a team within the organization toward goal accomplishments.
• Demonstrating Emotional Intelligence: Exercises self-leadership, self-awareness, and self-regulation; manage emotions so that they are expressed appropriately; leads others by showcasing adaptability, empathy, and social skills.
• Acting with Integrity: Interacts with others in a way that is seen as direct and truthful; ensures confidence in individual and organizational motives and representations. Acts in a way that is consistent with personal and organizational values by keeping confidence, promises, and commitments.
• Championing for Change and Innovation: Supports people in their efforts to try new things. Generates novel and valuable ideas and uses these ideas to develop new or improved processes. Accepts new ways of doing things and adapts to change.

Physical Requirements

• This job can be physically demanding at times requiring stooping, sitting, standing, and walking for long periods.
• The team member will need to frequently assist in lifting patients and heavy equipment.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment, work independently, make sound decisions, be detail-oriented, alert, and be self-motivated.
• Ability to push/pull up to 40lbs, carry and lift to 50lbs.

Threshold Requirements

• Annual Joint Commission mandatory education requirements, in-service, and health requirements including attendance at new employee orientation.
• TB/PPD Surveillance Program.
• Maintenance of required professional licensing and/or certification(s).