Sterile Processing Equipment Technician PRN

Responsibilities

• Understands and adheres to HIPAA and current AAMI and AORN standards, OSHA, CDC, FDA, EPA, and DPH regulations.
• Provides both proactive and reactive quality monitoring for infection prevention, product identification and traceability, mechanical/automated equipment, availability of instrumentation.
• Serves as an educational resource for sterile processing staff to carry out the functions of the department in a timely and effective manner.
• Immediately responds to and documents concerns with quality assurance.
• Retrieves and reviews the surgical schedule; prints preference cards as needed.
• Prioritizes the daily work flow of the sterile processing department and matches staff levels to workload as needed.
• Uses critical thinking to prioritize work in case cart management to be completed on each shift.
• Troubleshoots areas of potential conflict including instrument and supply shortages.
• Works closely with the OR staff to ensure that the appropriate instrumentation is available and in good working order.
• Participates in cost containment activities and special projects as assigned.
• Led staff in-servicing as needed.
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

Requirements

• High School Diploma and a minimum of six years sterile processing experience.
• Certified Sterile Processing Technician (CSPT), and Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) required.
• Certified Surgical Technician (CST) preferred.