What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Sterile Processing Technician - FT position at Livingston Hospital?
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Surgical Sterile Processing Technician (200)
Sterile Processing Technician/Central service technician Job Description
Job Summary:
The Sterile Processing Technician/Central service technician is assigned duties performing decontamination, preparation, sterilization and distribution of surgical instruments and medical equipment throughout the surgery center, utilizing infection control and safety practices during all phases of the process.
Qualifications:
High school diploma, GED, Surgical Technology Certification or previous experience preferred
Knowledge, Skill and Ability Knowledge:
Knowledge of equipment function to determine operational adequacy and surgical equipment malfunction.
Knowledge of applicable sanitary, infection control and safety standards to perform assignments.
Knowledge of processes, procedures, quality assurance, chemical and medical instruments sufficient to decontaminate and sterilize equipment, supplies and instruments.
Ability to lift, move trays and patient care equipment up to 50 lbs.
Skills include cleaning and decontamination of specialized equipment, autoclave use, operate endoscopic washer while always using personal protective devices, perform daily / weekly quality assurance testing and maintains documentation/logs.
(May be well suited for a former surgical technician who wants to slow down or no longer work in the OR)
Working Environment/ Physical Activities
Physical working environment may include, but not limited to, any of the following hazards: high pressure steam, chemical, electrical, mechanical, biohazardous waste, stress, back strain, body fluids.
Environmental conditions may include, but not limited to, variations in temperature, noise, odors, multi-stimuli, etc.
Physical requirements include consistent standing, walking, stooping, crouching, kneeling, and or twisting. Assist with moving or positioning patients, restock supplies, daily terminal cleaning of clinical areas and equipment.
The employee must be able to consistently support, push, pull and/or lift up to 50 lbs.
Functional physical demands include manual dexterity and fine motor skills and reaching. Tactile differentiation of temperature and moisture. Full range of motion.
Have no physical limitations as to lifting trays of instruments (above the head), pushing, pulling carts from sterilizer, walking, and standing for duration of shift.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Operates all required equipment and machinery accurately and safely, prepares, assembles, and sterilizes instruments and supplies according to parameters of sterilization in accordance with The Dept. of Health, ISO, OSHA, CDC, AAMI and AORN standards. Maintains appropriate records and monitors quality control and infection control standards. Provides asset management and support of surgical instruments and trays belonging to the facility.
Monitor, interpret, and document results of physical, chemical and biological indicators for all types of sterilizers used in the sterile processing areas.
Accurately cares for instruments appropriately, including appropriate selection of cleaning agents, lubricants, examination for function, identification and assembly for sterilization. Retrieves malfunctioning instruments and notifies supervisor to ensure repairs are completed or instruments are replaced.
Correctly peel-packs supplies/instruments, inspects instruments for use, function, completeness and cleanliness prior to wrapping instruments for sterilization.
Coordinates with Materials/Central Supply Dept. to ensure facility sets are stocked to PAR levels. Inventory, receive and restock supplies as needed.
Ensure safe care to patients, staff, and visitors; adheres to facility policy and procedures and quality of service.
Follow facility policy for mandatory continuing education and skills competency. Communicates with the operating staff to provide required instruments. Resources surgical techs and nurses for proper sterilization techniques
Maintains records for QA, sterilization, temperature and humidity control within storage areas.
Is familiar with the organization, dept. and job specific Environment of Care areas, including Hazardous Materials Communication, Emergency Preparedness, Infection Control, PPE, Handling and disposal of infectious waste appropriately, proper handwashing technique, Surgical scrub attire.
Other Duties/Responsibilities
Adjust or flex hours according to hospital staffing policy.
Maintains a professional appearance and follow surgery dress code. Wears ID badge while on duty.
Comply with Hospital Policy for attendance, PTO days, sick days, HIPPA, etc. (see Employee handbook).
5/3/2024
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