What are the responsibilities and job description for the Central Sterile Reprocessing Equipment Handler - Central Sterile position at New London Hospital?
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GENERAL SUMMARY
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Decontaminate, clean, process, and sterilize supplies and equipment dispensed by the department, following infection control practices and guidelines.
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FUNCTIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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- Follows manufacturer instructions for use for steam and low temperature sterilization
- Follows manufacturer instructions for use for decontamination, disinfection of instruments, and flexible endoscopes according to department standards and industry guidelines
- Demonstrates knowledge of surgical instrument kits
- Demonstrates knowledge of how to properly inspect and assemble kits
- Adheres to hospital policies for CSR as well as follow AAMI guidelines (Association for the Advancement of Medical Instruments
- Performs equipment testing: Bowies and Biologicals, and reports any abnormal results to the supervisor
- Delivery of sterile instruments and kits in a timely manner, within 48 hours, to other departments within the hospital
- Maintains a clean work environment in accordance to regulator guidelines and hospital policy. Damp dusting horizontal surfaces, end of day cleaning, removal of trash and laundry
- Attends staff meetings and in services
- Stays up to date on departmental communication and required annual and periodical competencies
- Participates in orientation of new staff as needed
- Completes other daily tasks as requested and assigned
- Performs job specific requirements and other duties as assigned
- Answer the phone and take messages when needed
- Help with different reps that come in with trays or help with them taking trays out
- Help the OR when they are looking for a kit or instrument
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POSITION REQUIREMENTS
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Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
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Experience
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Education
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High school diploma or GED
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Central Sterile certification required within 2 years of hire. To be obtained through CBSPD.
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