SPD Tech - Full Time
SPD Tech - Full Time
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Job Description
Classification: Hourly/NonExempt
Job Category: 3 Technicians
Position Summary
The SPD Tech is responsible for decontamination cleaning processing and sterilization of supplies and equipment dispensed by the department following established infection control practices. The SPD Tech must be conscientious with regard to procedures and capable of working under pressure and interacting professionally with other department within the hospital.
Essential Functions
Ensures proper operation of autoclave units prior to use on a daily basis.
Runs biological and chemical tests at beginning of the day shift. Records results in appropriate log.
Processes all contaminated instruments and supplies returned to dept.
Uses knowledge of sterilization principles to correctly wrap or package items for sterilization.
Maintains appropriate spore testing on routine basis and documents results as required.
Applies aseptic techniques in daily work assignments.
Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
Maintains equipment register board.
Knowledgeable regarding handling and care of instruments tray preparation and special procedure items.
Performs tray assemblage proper packaging and preparation of all applicable supplies for sterilization.
Properly loads operates and cleans all sterilizers gas and steam and all general equipment using biological and chemical control tests.
Receives and delivers supplies and fill requisition requests.
Participates in departmental performance improvement activities.
Adheres to and follows all patient experience initiatives.
Reports to and departs from work on time and as scheduled.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Must be able to deal with stress while maintaining composure.
Follows and adheres to TRMC vaccine policy(s) mandated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Work Experience
One year experience in sterile processing preferred.
Education
Sterile Processing Technician Certified preferred.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Lifting/Carrying Pushing/Pulling
Lbs. Time Lbs. Time
110 3
5 033
760 033
Movement Time
Bend/Stoop/Twist 3466
Crouch/Squat 3466
Kneel/Crawl 3466
Reach above Shoulder 3466
Reach below Shoulder 3466
Repetitive Arm 3466
Repetitive Hand 3466
Grasping 3466
Squeezing 3466
Climb Stairs 033
Walking Uneven 033
Walking Even 3466
Environment Time
Indoors 67100
Outdoors 033
Extreme Heat 3466
Dusty None
Excessive Noise 3466
Equipment Time
Motor Vehicles None
Foot Pedals None
Extreme Heat 3466
Dusty None
Excessive Noise 3466
Work near Time
Machinery 3466
Electricity 3466
SHARPS 3466
Chemicals 033
Fumes 033
Heights None
Vision
Depth Perception Required
< 20 Required
Color Not Required
Peripheral Required
Endurance Hours at Once Total in 12HR
Sit 1 2
Stand 4 5
Walk 4 5
Employment Type
Full-Time
