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Sterile Processing Tech III, PRN, Days, BV Sterile SupplyDHR Health - US:TX:Brownsville - DaysSummary:The Sterile Processing Tech III defines the technician who develops refined expertise and is highly proficient in their specialty. The Sterile Processing Tech III prepares, tracks, and sterilizes equipment and instruments in an accurate and timely manner. Prepares sterile trays and supplies for all areas of the hospital. Responsible for decontamination, assembly of packs, operation of steam, low temperature, and other forms of sterilization. Perform multiple tasks assist in the daily operation of all units as well as being responsible for customer service.POSITION EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:High School diploma or GED equivalent required5 years' experience as a sterile processing tech preferred.Must possess and maintain Central Service Processing Technician Certification or Certified Operating Room Technician by an accredited bodyResponsibilities:Promotes the facility mission, vision and values by effectively communicating them to others. Considers mission, vision and values in developing services, standards and practicesOrders and restocks sterilization supplies.Collects dirty equipment and instrumentsSorts, loads, unload and decontaminate equipment and instruments according to procedures.Cleans, repackages, and sterilizes instruments according to procedures.Assembles trays, basin sets, packages, instruments and equipment and prepares items for sterilizationDecontaminates, restocks and assembles case carts and surgical traysEnsures specialty carts are stocked and ready for immediate usePerform quality control through routine testing and cleaning to assure sterilization equipment and instruments are functioning properly.Inspect equipment, instruments, and packaging for cleanliness, defects and/or malfunctions.Document sterilization cycle.Labels products with sterilization date.Performs other duties as assigned or required.Performs weekly inspections of all sterile items in the OR departmentChecks outdated items and package integrity of wrapped sterilize processing areaMaintains and updates the instruments tray inventory list following policies and procedures.Serves as a resource person in the department by training and developing new staffServes as a preceptor for new staffCompletes all additional assigned educational requirementsAmbassador to a specific service specialty in the OR (Ortho, OB-Gyn, Neuro, ENT, Plastics, Gen, Trauma, Pedi, Uro, etc)Responsible for instrument availability at all times for that specialtyProvides at least 1 educational inservice for the staff regarding the designated specialtyCollaborates biweekly or as needed with the specialty team regarding SPD/OR needsEnsures that instruments for the specialty are maintainedOther duties as assignedOther information:Knowledge of sterilization supplies, equipment and instrumentsKnowledge of organizing, containing, and transporting items of varying compounds, textures or quantitiesKnowledge of transporting and disposing of hazardous materials and sharp objects according to hospital proceduresKnowledge of sterilization procedures of various equipment and instrumentsKnowledge of wrapping and repackaging sterilized instrumentsSkill in using sterilization equipment and instrumentsSkill in arranging instruments on surgical traysSkill in following written instructions and performing multiple tasksSkill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with othersLINES OF RESPONSIBILITIES:(Chain-of-command)1. ACNOCUSTOMER SERVICE:Provide excellent customer service to all DHR customers. All employees are required to attend the DHR C.A.R.E.S program which outlines the Customer Service Principals including: Commitment, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Service.AGE SPECIFIC:Employees must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirement relative to his or her age.
Worksite address
brownsville, TX, 78520, US
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