Sterile Processing Tech II (EVE)

Job Requirements

• General Summary

  The incumbent decontaminates, disinfects, assembles, packages, stores and issues medical/surgical instruments, supplies and equipment in accordance with UMMCs policies and industry best practices and standards. Access to medication storage areas is required.

• Principal Responsibilities and Tasks

  • Preceptor for trainees after demonstrated and documented proficiency in decontamination, prep and pack, sterilization; TOR; case cart assembly, sterile storage and distribution.
  • May assist with basic trouble shooting of equipment used with flexible endoscopes.
  • Decontamination/Retrieval of Soiled Instruments from Patient Care Units: Performs decontamination activities, retrieves contaminated instrument sets, and practices proper techniques in the identification, containment, and handling of contaminated instruments.
  • Prep and Pack/Assembly: Inspects, assembles, and prepares instrumentation for terminal sterilization, selects the correct packaging type and method, and labels packaged devices accurately.
  • Sterilization: Performs sterilization activities, monitors the sterilization process, and documents cycle parameters and results.
  • Sterile Storage/Case Carts: Assembles and delivers case carts to the surgical suite, dispenses and delivers instruments and equipment, conducts periodic supply inventory, and maintains accurate records of supplies and instruments dispensed.
  • HLD and Flexible/Rigid Endoscope Processes: Performs decontamination activities, adheres to dress code, and utilizes cleaning/flushing equipment according to IFU.
  • Cleans and restocks endoscopy procedure carts and issues scopes utilizing hard containers designed for scope transport.
  • Assists clinical staff with at the point of use handling issues and equipment malfunctions.
  • Stores scopes and equipment in designated storage areas for distribution and cleans storage shelves to maintain a clean work environment.
  • Retrieves contaminated scopes from patient care areas for sterile processing and practices proper techniques in the containment and handling of contaminated scopes and equipment to prevent cross-contamination.

• Other Requirements

  • May be assigned as a preceptor to new hires and/or trainees.
  • Attends all mandatory hospital and department in-service training and safety training annually.
  • Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, and quality and safety standards.
  • If assigned to reprocessing flexible endoscopes, must obtain certification in scope reprocessing within 12 months of assumption of those duties.

• Work Experience

  • High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) is required.
  • 6 months or more years of CSP experience.
  • Must be certified CRCST or CBSPDT.
  • If assigned to reprocessing flexible endoscopes, must obtain certification in scope reprocessing within 12 months of assumption of those duties.

• Education and Experience

  • Basic knowledge of the use of a PC and computerized database system preferred or demonstrated ability to learn within one year.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills are necessary in order to work with various clinical personnel, resolve problems, and to properly identify and label supplies for inventory purposes.

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Basic knowledge of the use of a PC and computerized database system preferred or demonstrated ability to learn within one year.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills are necessary in order to work with various clinical personnel, resolve problems, and to properly identify and label supplies for inventory purposes.

• Patient Safety

  • Ensures patient safety in the performance of job functions and through participation in hospital, department or unit patient safety initiatives.
  • Takes action to correct observed risks to patient safety.
  • Reports adverse events and near misses to appropriate management authority.
  • Identifies possible risks in processes, procedures, devices and communicates the same to those in charge.