Sterile Processing Tech II – Lorain Hospital

Sterile Processing Tech II Lorain Hospital

THIS IS A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT POSITION

Shift/Schedule:

• Full Time - Scheduled for 40 Weekly Hours
• Shift Times - Afternoons/Evenings (1pm-9:30pm)
• Weekends & Holidays - As Needed

Job Summary:
The Sterile Processing Technician Certified under general supervision will inspect clean assemble test and processes patient care equipment supplies and instruments according to established policies and procedures and according to manufacturers instructions for use. They will actin accordance withsterility per the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) The Joint Commission (JCAHO) Center for Disease Control (CDC) and state standards of practice. Primary duties may vary depending onareaassigned.

• Performs decontamination functions including manual cleaning and processing of surgical instrumentation and patient care equipment according to manufacturers instructions for use.

• Applies proper knowledge of various detergents and chemical disinfectants for use in the decontamination and removal of blood bone and other body tissues from contaminated surgical equipment.

• Adheres to standard precautions while performing cleaning and sterilization duties.

• Inventories stocks anddeliverssupplies carts equipment to all facility areas asindicatedper facility guidelines.

• Orders restocks labels andmaintainsproper inventory levels.

• Rotates stockinspecting foroutdates per market requirements.

• Performs and documents quality control aspects of sterile processing using various information technology systems focusing on instrument tracking surgery schedules surgeon preference cards supplyorderingand management.

• Accuratelymaintainscomprehensive quality assurance standards related to sterilization and infection control.

• Operates and understands various sterilizers and sterilizing techniquesto produce sterile packages for use in the surgical setting keeping package assembly aseptic protocols in mind.

• Monitors sterilization regularly ensuring quality assurance through chemical and biological indicators and integrators.

• Documents all activities aswithin the outlined processes andreportsvariances that may affect the outcome of sterile products or patient care and safety.

• Identifiesand resolves infection control issues in and around transport of biological hazardous materials including the use of universal precautions and correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as well as sterile product identification.

• Demonstrates knowledge of the operation and testing of washers and/or disinfectors steam and hydrogen peroxide gas plasma sterilizers and other facility specific equipment and instrumentation.

• Identifiessurgical instrumentation by surgical specialty: General Gynecological Robotic ENT Orthopedics Neurological Vascular Obstetrical Urological functionality testing assembly and disassembly asaccording to manufacturers instructions for use.

• Participates in ongoing educational and competency verification opportunities.

• Participates in the orientation ofnew staffand students as assigned.

• Participates in the continuing development of personnel in the Operating Room.

• Accessible for on call as scheduled and is available within thetime framesasindicatedby the department.

• High School Diploma or GED (required)

• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) (required)

Patient Population

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide careappropriate tothe age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his or her age specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.

• Neonates (0-4 weeks)

• Infant (1-12 months)

• Pediatrics (1-12 years)

• Adolescents (13-17 years)

• Adults (18-64 years)

• Geriatrics (65 years and older)

• *Not applicable to this position

Work Conditions

• *Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

• Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel.

• General office environment.

• *May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.

• May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.

• *May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids. *

• May beto use physical restraints.

• *May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials. *

• *May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold hot dust wind etc.

• *May have periods of constant interruptions.

• *Requiredto cartravel to off-site locations occasionally in adverse weather conditions.

• *Prolonged periods of working alone.

• Other: Push/Pull over 100 lbs.

• Not applicable to this position