Sterile Processing Tech II

Sterile Processing Tech II

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• 3+ years experience in Sterile Processing
• CRCST (or other equivalent certification)
• Ability to Communicate and Follow Directions
• Good Human Relations Skills
• Basic computer knowledge skills

Responsibilities

• Assembles general and specialty instruments and sets
• Examines surgical instrumentation for cleanliness, proper assembly and proper performance
• Assembles instrument set, ensuring that the correct number and type of instruments are present following established lists
• Check instrument performance and identify repair needs
• Acts as resource on instrument identification, appropriate use, location, and availability
• Demonstrates independent function in ensuring that soiled instrumentation of any surgical specialty is decontaminated
• Wears proper protective attire when performing decontamination
• Follows established procedures to ensure decontamination completion and correct
• Sets up decontamination equipment for operation and ensures proper function and continuous work flow throughout the shift
• Maintains a neat and clean work area at all times
• Reports improper equipment operation to person in charge
• Handles infectious waste according to established hospital procedure
• Assists with adjustment in daily work assignments to compensate for fluctuation to work flow
• Observes activities throughout the shift to ensure that established procedures are being followed for quality control
• Monitors the activities in SPD, on weekends and holidays having responsibility for an effective and efficient operation
• Notifies manager of any problems that occur during the shift
• Communicates ideas for revision of policy and/or procedure
• Assists in ensuring that equipment is properly functioning by communicating equipment malfunctions to manager and/or Engineering/Biomed and filling out appropriate work orders
• Acts as liaison between SPD and other departments to interpret problems that occur and communicate back to them in a courteous and professional manner
• Assists in maintaining SPD inventory by periodically ordering and receiving supplies and maintaining the appropriate paperwork
• Identifies, discusses with manager the problem/improvement opportunities that will be focused on for the year
• Presents problem/improvement opportunities with an action plan
• Assists in revision of policy and/or procedures
• Monitors quality assurance indicators and reports findings at team huddles or department meetings
• Assists in precepting and/or training of new technicians

Preferred Qualifications

• Some prior leadership experience preferred

Benefits

No information provided on Benefits.