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Job description
Sterile Processing TechnicianThe primary purpose of Sterile Processing is to assist in direct patient care by ensuring the OR staff has correct, fully functional, sterile instrumentation delivered in a timely manner consistent with the highest standards of customer service. Sterile Processing Department (SPD) Techs are asked to perform the four basic departmental functions (decontamination, prep and pack, sterilization, and dispatch) with efficiency, expertise, and accuracy. The SPD Tech will display resourcefulness, determination, courtesy, and professionalism while adhering to the standards and procedures associated with the preparation, sterilization, storage, and delivery of surgical instrumentation per Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) Associates of perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN), and CDC guidelines.Essential Functions:Answers telephone promptly and assist caller with obtaining items neededAssembles supplies and places into case carts for scheduled and non-scheduled proceduresMakes rounds throughout the hospital to deliver sterile and non-sterile instrumentation, supplies and equipment, and to pick-up contaminated or credit instrumentation, supplies and equipmentDelivers scheduled case carts to the Surgery DepartmentInventories and delivers back-up case carts to the Surgery Department and required areasMaintains responsibility for returned instrumentation and supplies (if applicable) that is unused, and the integrity of packaging has not been compromisedPerforms cleaning and decontamination duties, working quickly and safely and thoroughly addresses all instrumentation taking into account any unique cleaning demandsInspects, assembles, and packages all decontaminated reusable instruments and sets ensuring for cleanliness and functionality of all instrumentationOperates all processing equipment used within the departmentPerforms sterilization and all associated monitoring activitiesObserves all safety and security procedures; Reports potential unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properlyAssists in keeping the department organized, neat, clean, and fully stocked while providing quality customer service to all customers, including co-workersOther Functions:Performs duties in a safe manner, to prevent injury to self, patients, visitors or other hospital personnelContributes to maintaining supplies and sterile items for use throughout the hospital; keeps department clean, neat, and well organizedPrioritizes work and focuses on consistent throughputPerforms dispatch dutiesContributes to all official departmental business in a professional mannerDisplays behavior that is consistent with a thorough understanding of the SPD Mission, Vision, and ValuesMaintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conductComplies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all timesPerforms other duties as assignedJob Requirements (Education, Experience, Licensure and Certification):Education: High school diploma or GED/ equivalent (required)Experience: One (1) year of previous experience in a healthcare setting in a clinical capacity (preferred) Previous experience in sterile processing (strongly preferred)Certification: Nationally recognized certification for Sterile Processing required within 12 months of hire date (required)
Worksite address
louisville, KY, 40202, US
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