SPD Tech (1100 pm 730 am)

The Sterile Processing Department (SPD) Technician is responsible for inspection decontamination sterilization and assembly of surgical instrumentation within the guidelines set forth by industry standards and regulations to include but not limited to the

• International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM)
• Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD)
• Association of perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN)
• The Joint Commission (TJC)
• U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
• Center for Disease Control (CDC)
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
• Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI)

The SPD Technician is accountable for adherence to the policies and procedures of Nemours to include Nemours Childrens Health Delaware Nemours Childrens Health Malvern and Deptford Ambulatory Surgery Center (DASC).

The SPD Technician is responsible for adherence to preference cards in preparing surgical case carts and supporting the operating room central cores based on daily assignments.

The SPD Technician is expected to maintain all state and federal clearances for DE PA and NJ for periodic rotation to the Malvern Surgery Center PA and the Deptford Ambulatory Surgery Center Deptford NJ as the discretion of Perioperative Leadership.

SCHEDULE:

• 40 hours per week 11pm-730am

Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for following established protocols for inspecting decontaminating preparing and packaging disinfecting or sterilizing instrumentation and storing medical/surgical supplies and equipment.
2. Responsible for distribution medical and surgical supplies from sterile processing areas to other areas within the facility as needed.
3. Responsible for adherence to standard precautions including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
4. Responsible for following safety procedures and manufacturers instructions when handling cleaning solutions supplies and equipment.
5. Demonstrates competence in operating equipment used in the sterile processing areas safely and according to the manufacturers instructions for use.
6. Responsible for monitoring interpreting and documenting results of physical chemical and biological indicators for all types of sterilizers used in the sterile processing areas.
7. Responsible for preparing and distributing surgical case carts according to physicians preference lists and anticipated needs of the perioperative team.
8. Responsible for inventory to include receiving and restocking materials used for supporting sterile processing services in collaboration with the Materials Management Department.
9. Comply with organizational policies regulatory and accreditation standards and professional guidelines.

Qualifications:

• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) required
• High School Diploma required
• American Heart Association BLS within six months

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