Why work for Nebraska Methodist Health System
At Nebraska Methodist Health System we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. Its helping families grow by making each delivery special conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch going above and beyond for a patients needs or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.

Job Summary:

Responsibilities:

Essential Job Functions

1. Sorts disassembles cleans and disinfects contaminated instruments and equipment to render items safe for handling by using special techniques and procedures of Universal Barrier Precautions.

• Follows procedures for manual cleaning process.

• Follows procedures for automated cleaning process.

• Proper use of chemicals and knowledge of Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) forms.

• Practices Universal precautions Infection Control policies and observes safe work practices.

• Communicates to appropriate personnel regarding sharps punctures and other potential risks.

• Operates decontam machinery in strict accordance with departmental procedures.

• Adheres to using personal protective equipment (PPE) while working in decontam.

2. Prepares instrument sets/trays and other reusable patient equipment by following recipe sheets to ensure the completeness and accuracy of each item.

• Precisely follows individual recipe sheets for each set/tray/item being assembled.

• Replace lost or damaged instruments as required to complete the set/tray.

• Conducts quality checks on instruments for cleanliness function defects breakage and overall condition.

• Flushes all instruments with lumens or cannulated.

• Proper techniques and supplies used when using rigid containers.

• Proper technique for peel pack

3. Supports sterile processing efficiencies by assisting SPD techs and leads in day to day activities.

• Gathers instruments and carts from units served by sterile processing.

• Prepares containers and carts for cart washer.

• Follows protocol for proper use of the cart washer.

• Unloads cart washer and sorts and stack containers in preparation for assembly.

• Sterilization records entered accurately into the sterilization module.

• Consistently records accurate load control numbers.

• Consistently verifies and initials all records according to policy.

• Maintains supply inventory outside decon and in soap room.

• Works with Instrument coordinator to help manage incoming and out going orders.

4. Distributes instruments sets to ensure receipt by departments in a timely manner.

• Deliver sterile cart to Operating Room (OR)/Johnson Surgery Center (JSC) Hospital based clinic and other units supported by Sterile Processing in timely manner.

• Accurately delivers sterile items in the correct location as designated in Sterile Processing Department (SPD).

• Responds to requests from units supported by Sterile Processing in a timely manner.

Schedule:

8:00am to 4:30pm MonFri

Job Description:

Job Requirements

Education

• High School diploma or General Educational Development (G.E.D.) preferred.

Experience

• No experience needed.

• Healthcare related experience preferred.

License/Certifications

• N/A

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Knowledge of decontamination of surgical instruments preferred.

• Skilled in appropriate surgical instrument sterilization methods preferred.

• Skilled in proper handling and packaging of instruments preferred.

• Strong verbal communication skills for positive interaction with staff and customers required.

• Able to read write and comprehend various written reports and documents required.

Physical Requirements

Weight Demands

• Medium Work Exerting up to 50 pounds of force.

Physical Activity

• Not necessary for the position (0%):

  • Climbing

  • Crawling

  • Walking

• Occasionally Performed (1%33%):

  • Balancing

  • Crouching

  • Keyboarding/typing

  • Kneeling

  • Sitting

• Frequently Performed (34%66%):

  • Carrying

  • Distinguish colors

  • Grasping

  • Lifting

  • Pulling/Pushing

  • Reaching

  • Repetitive Motions

  • Speaking/talking

  • Stooping/bending

  • Twisting

• Constantly Performed (67%100%):

  • Hearing

  • Seeing/visual

  • Standing

  • Walking

Job Hazards

• Not Related:

  • Explosives (pressurized gas)

  • Electrical Shock/Static

  • Radiation Alpha Beta and Gamma (particles such as XRay Cat Scan Gamma Knife etc)

  • Radiation NonIonizing (Ultraviolet visible light infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means)

• Occasionally (34%66%):

  • Biological agents (primary air born & blood borne viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) Blood or Body Fluid (BBF)

  • Chemical agents (Toxic Corrosive Flammable Latex)

  • Physical hazards (noise temperature lighting wet floors outdoors sharps) (more than ordinary office environment)

• Frequent (67100%):

  • Mechanical moving parts/vibrations

About Methodist:

Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa more than 30 clinic locations a nursing and allied health college and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. From the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891 service to our communities has been a top priority. Financial assistance health education outreach to our diverse communities and populations and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission.

Nebraska Methodist Health System is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex age national origin disability veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or any other classification protected by Federal state or local law.