Sterile Processing Tech II

Under the general supervision and following specific instructions and procedures receives soiled used and/or contaminated equipment and supplies from the operating rooms patient care units Anesthesia Radiology Satellite health centers. Disassembles inspects cleans and sorts contaminated patient care equipment OR equipment & OB equipment. Reassembles equipment prepares patient care instrumentation kits OB instrumentation kits Radiology procedural equipment Instrumentation kits Respiratory therapy equipment Anesthesia breathing equipment an other patient care equipment and supplies. Assists in maintaining inventory levels and fills requisition from in house hospital units for supplies. Operates steam/ethylene oxide sterilizers. Documentation of all sterilizer parameters (chemical) biological indicators and Bowie tests. Operates mechanical aerators dryers mechanical sanitizers ultrasonic cleaners and washer/sterilizer and heat sealers. Assemble OB instrumentation kits restock OB operating rooms with instrumentation kits and sterile instruments. Stock all rooms in the main OR with sterile linen packs by using PDT hand held computer light handles and metal ware clean all flash sterilizers on Weekends and document. Stock SDSU with sterile linen packs and metal ware clean all flash sterilizers on Thursday and document.

Job Description

Receives soiled used and/or contaminated equipment surgical instruments and supplies from patient care units and specialized areas; disassembles and inspects the equipment and instruments setting aside rejects; prepares items for cleaning and processing.

Operates and maintains steam and ethylene oxide sterilizers and other mechanical equipment such as mechanical aerators dryers mechanical sanitizers ultrasonic cleaner and heat sealers washer/decontaminator & cart washer. Daily monitors all gas sterilizers and documents all chemical/biological/Bowie tests

Mixes special detergent solution according to standard procedures for hand cleaning ultrasonic/mechanical sanitizing and lubricating instruments. Cleans soiled metal glassware latex free tubing and plastic. Some equipment is hand cleaned ultrasonically cleaned and then cleaned by decontaminator washer or mechanical washer. After cleaning all equipment is placed in dryer cabinets for drying process.

Cleans used articles which have been returned from patient areas and specialized areas by washing and drying them in accordance with established SPD procedures.

Performs routine preventive maintenance such as lubricating sterilizer doors. Mechanical sanitizer doors and cleaning strainers on sterilizers and mechanical sanitizer.
Set up technical equipment such as OB instrumentation kits surgical instruments patient care instrumentation kits and instruments.

Wraps heatseals labels equipment instruments and materials in preparations for sterilization.

May handle requisitions or telephone inquiries for supplies and requesting advice on materials availability/ordering procedures.

Fills requisitions for supplies and equipment for patient care area units and specialized areas.

Unload pallets from Owens & Minor Opens cartons (corridors) removes materials and stocks shelves with bulk supplies in SPD. Reports out of stock/deficient quantity/quality of supplies to supervisor. Replenishes stock in assembly area from bulk storage place order with supervisor to request inventory for replenishment.

Maintain a patient charge system so all charged items are documented on the patient charge form.

Delivers sterile supplies to units/respiratory therapy/radiology areas etc.

Cleans work areas by wiping w/detergent and antibacterial agent daily.

Massachusetts General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills perspectives and ideas we choose to lead. Applications fromprotected veterans and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged.

Qualifications

Certified registered CS Technician CSC / CSR and/or Surgical Technician certification AND 1 years of experience required.

Must be able to speak read write and understand medical terminology in order to follow written instructions and complete various forms and records regarding equipment processing and preparation of equipment.

At least oneyear onthejob training experience from the time of hire to proficiency in general skills required to become familiar with a large number of production routines.

Must be able to frequently lift up to 25 lbs. stoop bend pull and place and retrieve material.