Job Description
Job Overview:
Under general supervision, this position decontaminates, cleans, prepares, retrieves, and assists with sterilization of surgical items and equipment. As well as stores, issues, and distributes medical/surgical supplies in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. Must have the knowledge and ability to use specific mechanical equipment, such as, sonic cleaners washer sterilizers, steam sterilizers, EtO sterilizers, Sterrad, and Steris and other specialized equipment. Must have basic knowledge of regulatory agency requirements and adhere to guidelines
Job Requirements:
High School Degree or GED
Able to read, write, speak English and perform simple math operations.
Ability to provide leadership and to oversee the work of technicians
Operate hazardous equipment
Knowledge of microbiology, infection control, Computerized record keeping
Up to 1 year experience
Job Responsibilities:
Use proper sterilization method for items being processed, complete sterilization records according to policy and process proper biologicals -according to policy- support sterilization method used.
Performs proper storage of supplies. Checks items for outdates. Ensures proper rotation of stock. Put instrument trays, sets, and peel packs in their proper location. Maintain proper storage according to standards.
Inspects, assembles, wraps and properly labels instrument sets, trays and other items for processing according to policy. Assembles trays according to information provided
Fills case carts to an acceptable and accurate level according to set standards and information provided. Fills stat case carts within 15 minutes of request
Conducts decontamination and breakdown of patient equipment, instruments sets and case carts according to set procedure standards and information provided
Other Job-Related Information:
Working Conditions:
Climbing - Rarely
Concentrating - Frequently
Continuous Learning - Consistently
Hearing: Conversation - Consistently
Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently
Interpersonal Communication - Consistently
Kneeling - Occasionally
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