Sterile Processing Tech I - Sterile Processing - Per Diem

About the role

Under the supervision and/or direction of OR Nurse Manager performs various duties assisting in the handling & processing of instrumentation/equipment and supplies. Transport of patients, specimens, & supplies in accordance with established Hospital Policies and Procedures. Understands and adheres to GCMC’s Compliance Standards as they appear in GCMC’s Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy. Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and GCMC regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and effective patient care in accordance with hospital Infection Control policy and procedures and adheres to AORN and AAMI standards.
• Attire: Wears hospital provided clean surgical attire, including identification badge and changes according to policy when soiled or worn outside of building.
• Traffic patterns: Understands designation of restricted and semi restricted areas, clean and sterile supplies and equipment are moved separate from contaminated supplies equipment, and waste by space, time, or traffic pattern, maintains minimal movement of personnel while invasive and noninvasive procedures are in progress.
• Hand hygiene: Demonstrates and follows proper hand hygiene.
• Precautions: Demonstrates and follows all hospital isolation protocol and procedures and utilizes appropriate PPE and follows hospital infection control policies and procedures.
• Safety: Maintains a neat and hazard free work area and reports any safety issue promptly to SPD Team Leader or OR Nurse manger. Reports defective equipment, appropriately tags and remove equipment from service.
• Assumes responsibility for decontamination, disinfection and terminal sterilization of all contaminated instruments and equipment following AORN and AAMI standards.
  1. Performs gross cleaning and decontaminates instruments and equipment utilizing correct cleaning solutions, and equipment for proper decontamination of instrument prior to sterilization.
  2. Is knowledgeable on the operation of washer‑decontamin