Instrument Technician - Sterile Processing (SPD)

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Takes inventory, orders, and stocks supplies within the department.
• Is responsible for indirect nursing care of patients as related to instrumentation for neonate, child, and adolescent, adult, and geriatric.
• Responsible for providing coordination and assembly of surgery case carts.
• Processes instrument and inventory management, restocking, proactive identification of supply/instrumentation needs, gathering of supplies needed for a specific case, and assist with O.R. sterilization processes.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of instrumentation, blood and body fluid precautions, disinfection techniques, and methods of sterilization.
• Knowledge of supplies, instrumentation, disinfection techniques, and methods of sterilization.

Benefits

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Schedule

Full-time, 8 hour shifts
Hours / Pay period (2 weeks): Available hours: 80 (Full-time)

• 2nd shift: 2:30pm – 11:00pm (applicable for shift differential)
• 3rd shift: 11:00pm – 7:30am (applicable for shift differential)

Shift Differential

• Yes, 2nd shift
• Yes, 3rd Shift

Responsibilities

• Operates Decontamination equipment according to established Policy and Procedures and Manufacturer guidelines.
• Decontaminates and cleans instruments and equipment adhering to hospital policies for universal precautions.
• Inspects instruments and equipment to insure proper functioning, and notifies supervisor of unserviceable items.
• Assembles and wraps trays for sterilization following established procedures for completeness, labeling, and documentation.
• Loads and operates sterilizers according to established policies and procedures, documents the contents and processing information according to departmental policy.
• Performs quality assurance monitors and documentation for sterilization, including Bowie Dick, biological sing, chemical indicators, according to established policies and procedures.
• Communicates in timely manner with end user departments when sterilization or supplies are delayed or when a delay is anticipated so that alternative measures can be implemented to support other department’s requirements for sterile instruments or supplies.
• Performs assigned cleaning duties as scheduled to insure a clean and orderly environment.
• Accurately completes inventory lists for trays and surgeon preference cards, signs, and dates.
• Responds to requests from OR rooms with urgency and by priority.
• Anticipates OR nurses needs to prevent any problems from occurring.
• Writes self-evaluation and is able to recognize areas for growth and improvement.
• Participates with SPD Manager to plan realistic goals.
• Works at establishing a good rapport and good working relationship with departments and interdepartmental personnel.
• Participates in quality improvement activities for departmental and section specific processes.
• Exercises authority when appropriate, recognizing needs and directing activities to departmental advantage.
• Uses initiative to resolve problems with appropriate action and follow through, including documentation for Performance Improvement.
• Consistent scanning in SQ.Track.
• Consistent log-in/log-out of systems, including but not limited to SQ.Track.
• Ensures that quality patient care is delivered to all patients on a 24-hour basis, and the unit is maintained in accordance with professional and regulatory standards and the philosophy and goals of Hoag.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education, Training, and Experience Required: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of surgical terminology, instrumentation, and supplies.
• Basic computer skills.
• Sterile processing experience.

Skills or Other Qualifications Required

• Demonstrates effective communication, interpersonal skills, organizational ability, knowledge of proper body mechanics, safety measures and infection prevention.
• Ability to follow instructions and knowledge of section specific s information and instrumentation may be required.

License or Certifications Preferred

• HSPA CRCST certification (Certification for levels 4 and 5 required)
• or CBSPD certification.