What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sterile Processing Technician position at Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital?
Prepares cases for OR by conducting an inventory review of OR suites and single peel packed instrumentation and collects needed items designated by preference cards to case specific carts to ensure optimal levels of stock are available.
Orders and restocks single instrumentation, trays, and equipment as needed, returns unused instruments and trays to their designated spot as deemed via the tracking system, and regularly reviews for damaged or non-repairable instrumentation to be removed from service for repair or replacement. Ensures cleanliness and sterility are maintained during transport.
Differentiates between steam and Sterrad supplies-package instrumentation and equipment according to specifications and appropriate method of sterilization.
Operates & understands the sterilization process. Loads and unloads sterilizers according to departmental and AAMI standards.
Performs, under supervision, quality control checks and maintains standards as required by TJC, AORN, and AAMI on all process related equipment
Conducts and records mechanical, chemical, and biological monitoring of the steam autoclaves and peroxide based sterilizers. Recognizes improper functions, reports findings, and calls for repairs.
Maintains detailed records for each sterilizer; identifying the operator, loads contents as scanned into tracking system, lot numbers, monitoring results, temperature, exposure, and time in accordance with AAMI, AORN, and CMS standards and documents all into the tracking system..
Responds to STAT/Priority requests on a timely and accurate basis.
Exhibits excellence in customer service through appropriate attitude and interaction with all customers, including but not limited to patients, visitors and staff.
Participates in the daily cleaning of the department. Maintains flexibility and performs other related duties as required by surgery schedule.
Adheres to and supports team members in exhibiting TMCH values of integrity, community, compassion, and dedication.
Adheres to TMC organizational and department-specific safety, confidentiality, values policies and standards.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Job Type: Full-time
Medical Specialty:
- Medical-Surgical
- Perioperative Care
- Surgery
Schedule:
- Morning shift
Work Location: In person
