SEIU Materials Processing Specialist, Apprentice

Responsibilities

• Inspects, assembles, packages and sterilizes surgical instrument pans, procedural trays, technical equipment, and surgical case carts for the OR, Ambulatory Care Facilities, Hospital Units and Research Clinics.
• Operates sterilizers; prepares and dispenses sterile items; inspects and stocks supplies; performs inspection, adjusting, cleaning and general servicing of instruments and equipment supplied by the Materials for Surgical Services department to insure instruments and equipment are operating properly prior to issuing.
• Decontaminates surgical instruments and equipment following established procedures; prevents cross-contamination per established procedures.
• Sets up decontamination equipment for operation, cleans and disinfects equipment and work area upon completion of shift, and handles infectious waste and linen according to established protocol to ensure continuous workflow and compliance with department, legal, and regulatory standards.
• Receives and stores supplies from outside vendors and Hospital areas; checks stock as it is received against requisitions; documents stock received and reports discrepancies; assists in maintaining par levels of inventory.
• Documents and fills orders for surgical supplies for patient care areas; delivers supplies when warranted.
• Maintains records of equipment inventory use, frequency of servicing and equipment not meeting specifications that are referred for repair.
• Performs daily quality assurance checks on stock levels, sterility dates, and accuracy of procedure carts. Responsible for critical documentation such as biologicals and sterilizer load sheets.

Qualifications

• TABE Reading Test Score of 10D.
• TABE Math Test Score of 8D.
• Successful completion of a panel interview.