Sterile Processing Tech II

Site: Newton-Wellesley Hospital

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Sterile Processing Tech II / 40hr Evenings- Sterile Processing. There is a $5000 sign on bonus with this role.

Job Summary

Job Summary: The Sterile Processing Technician I ensures the highest quality standards are met by departmental procedures and established industry standards. Assumes responsibility and accountability for incorporating the vision values mission and critical goals of the organization into their job performance. Sterile Processing Technician I inspects and de-lints towels and other linens; prepares and wraps items for sterilization; inventory and stocks sterilized items in department and in nursing units in hospital. Must be able to perform all duties in accordance with the NWH Policies and Procedures. International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM) and/or the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution Inc. (CBSPD) standards and procedures should be understood and followed. Essential Functions: - Wrap linen and other items according to department procedure. - Inventory items prepared for Operating Room wrap replacements for sterilization restock shelves with sterilized items. - Inventory and replace instruments in SPD OR Emergency Department I.C.U. and other nursing units. - Answer phone calls in the department when needed. - Assess supplies for adequate levels required for processing and request necessary replacements in a timely manner. - Collection of soiled and clean instruments. - Utilize instrument scanning system in all areas for inventory control. - Inspect and assemble basic instrument kits. - Pick supplies for surgical cases utilizing surgeon specific preference cards. - Utilize a variety of computer systems. - Assist in the training of new staff and volunteers. - Re stock code carts and intubation boxes. - May be required to rotate between the main SPD GI and OSC Departments as needed - Other duties as necessary.

Qualifications: Education: High school diploma or equivalent education required. Effective written and verbal communications skills required. Experience: One year Sterile Processing/Central Processing experience preferred. License/ Registration: N/A Knowledge and Skills: - Demonstrates the proper preparation of linens and instruments for sterilization - Demonstrates knowledge of principles and recommended practice of steam sterilization and associated record-keeping. - Demonstrates understanding of the distribution systems utilized by the department. - Demonstrates the procedures for providing cases to the Operating Room. - Practices the proper utilization of the computer systems. - Participates in department quality improvement/performance improvement processes Fiscal Responsibility: N/A Supervisory Responsibility: N/A Physical Environment: Physical environment can have distraction from machine or related noise or exposure to unpleasant elements such as chemical fumes dust or temperature variations. Duties involve cleaning with exposure to soil odors dust blood body fluids or other unpleasant elements. Workspace varies from a single room to other areas of the department and hospital. Physical Standards of Job Description: - Constantly 75% or more of the workers time is spent in the activity - Frequently 25% to 75% or more of the workers time is spent in this activity - Occasionally 5% to 25% or more of the workers time is spent in this activity - Rarely under 5% or more of the workers time is spent in the activity - N/A not applicable Basic activity being performed C F O R N/A Comments Walking Standing Sitting with back support without back support Reaching Overhead De-linting towels Forward Lateral Low Stooping Bending at waist Crouching Bending at knees Kneeling Climbing Crawling Twisting Balance Other: Other: Pushing Tasks by weight 5 lbs Carts can weigh /- 1000 lbs. 5-15 lbs 15-40 lbs 40-75 lbs 75-100 lbs Pulling Tasks by weight 5 lbs Carts can weigh /- 1000 lbs. 5-15 lbs 15-40 lbs 40-75 lbs 75-100 lbs Lifting Tasks by weight 5 lbs Laundry and towels can weigh /- 50 lbs. and kits can weigh /- 30 lbs. 5-15 lbs 15-40 lbs 40-75 lbs 75-100 lbs Sensory Requirements Yes No Comments Visual Activity Close paper work De-linting towels VOI used Color vision required Visual monotony Hearing Activity Conversation Monitoring Equipment Telephone Transcription Background Noise Sensory Discrimination Hot/Cold Sharp/Dull The above is intended to describe the general contents and requirements of work being performed by people assigned to this position. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all duties responsibilities or skills of personnel so classified.

Additional Job Description

Hybrid

2014 Washington Street

40

Regular

Evening (United States of America)

Pay Range

$21.78 - $31.08/Hourly

Grade

5

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