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Collaborates with Surgical Services Manager for quality of care relative to specialty area. Collaborates with Clinical Educator to ensure active competent team members. Leads SPD team in providing prompt, accurate service, provide supplies of sterile linen packs, basins, instrument trays, and other sterile items. Assists Surgical Services Management Team by maintaining accurate records related to cleaning, disinfection, and the sterilization process.
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
High school graduate or equivalent.
Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) through the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) OR Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) through Certified Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD).
Experience
One (1) experience as a Central Service or Sterile Processing Technician
Preferred Qualifications
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
Satisfactory completion of a medical terminology course.
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of work practice for Surgical Services.
Assists Surgical Services Manager in ensuring integration of Surgical Service Department Policies and Procedures with National Standards of Practice, Joint Commission Standards and other applicable and other regulatory standards.
Works with SSM to develop Surgical Service PM plan in order to identify issues/problems and to develop action plans to resolve problems, improve outcomes and exceed customer expectations.
In conjunction with SSM and CE, trains staff to provide competent care through development, implementation and ongoing evaluations of competency based orientation, education and evaluation programs.
Provides data in relation to environmental factors which inhibit or facilitate patient care.
Provides SSM with data to plan and monitor service line budget, enabling service line to function within budgeting constraints.
For Facilities With Specialty Accreditation Requirements
Completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards. Training may be completed through CBLs, trainings, In-services, and competency validation.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must meet Department of Labor’s MEDIUM duty standard (MEDIUM WORK- exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly).
Able to bend, stoop, reach and be capable of normal rotation, standing and walking for an 8-12 hour shift.
Must be capable of lifting up to 60 pounds and pushing loaded carts weighting in excess of 200 pounds.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Physical working environment may include, but not limited to, any of the following hazards: high pressure steam, chemical, electrical, mechanical, bio-waste, stress, back strain, body fluids, etc
Environmental conditions may include, but not be limited to, variations in temperature, noise, odors, multi-stimuli, etc.
Will be working in PPE for extended period of time.
Skills And Abilities
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to perform in emergency or stressful situations.
Ability to be scheduled for work based on operational needs of the hospital.
Possess the ability to deal tactfully and harmoniously with guest.
Able to function as a part of a team as well as independently.
Demonstrates ability to organize and prioritize time and tasks to achieve a well-coordinated work effort.
Additional Job Description
Wed, Thu, Fri 7p - 7a
Scheduled Weekly Hours
36
Shift
United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Company
UHC United Hospital Center
Cost Center
615 UHC Sterile Processing
Address
327 Medical Park Drive
Bridgeport
West Virginia
Equal Opportunity Employer
West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
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Worksite address
bridgeport, WV, 26630, US
Who can apply
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