Equipment Technician, Operating Room, Full-time, Third Shift

Responsibilities

• Performs decontamination functions
• Disassembles, cleans and disinfects instruments and equipment used for patient care utilizing correct manual and mechanical processes
• Operates equipment used in decontamination process, i.e. sonic washer, cart washers, washer sterilizers, and decontaminators
• Unloads case carts containing soiled instruments and places in designated area
• Uses universal precautions when working in decontamination area, i.e. gloves, face shield, protective gown
• Utilizes computer system to track instruments and case cart
• Assembles instrument trays and packs
• Unloads instruments from washer sterilizers and distributes to appropriate workstations
• Assembles instrument trays and packs utilizing written instructions and proper protocol
• Applies sterilization wrappers properly to maintain integrity of the contents
• Utilizes heat sealer on packs as needed
• Each item is identified correctly on the outside packaging of each item
• Transports trays to sterilization area
• Consistent use of the barcode technology to track productivity
• Uses computerized instrument tracking system to validate tray production against online list/error proofing systems to ensure accuracy of assembly
• Operates sterilizers, documents loads, and returns stock to appropriate area
• Loads trays, packs, and basins onto sterilizer loading rack, utilizing correct procedures
• Able to operate each type of sterilizer (e.g. Steam, Plasma, Steris) per manufacture’s instructions and departmental guidelines and polices
• Accurately documents all sterilization information
• Biological monitoring is completed per departmental policy
• Sterile supplies are handled properly and restocked in sterile storage area
• Maintains assigned work area and equipment in a clean and organized condition to maintain required safety standards for handling sterilized and clean materials and to maintain a safe work environment
• Assembles case carts per departmental procedures
• Produces pick sheets from computer
• Able to pull instruments and sterile supplies per pick sheet accurately and completely
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree preferred
• Licenses/Certifications: None required; CRST Certification within 1 year of employment preferred
• Years of Experience: No experience required, 1 year of experience preferred
• Required Skills and Knowledge: Requires command of the English language; Ability to prioritize tasks and work on multiple projects simultaneously; Must be able to follow detailed instruction with minimal supervision; Must be detail-oriented, with the ability to identify and correct errors; Requires working knowledge of a PC; Knowledge of regulatory standards, i.e. AAMI