What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sterile Processing Tech I - Sharp Memorial Hospital - Night Shift - Full Time - Eligible for $3K New Hire Incentive position at Sharp HealthCare?
Hours : Shift Start Time :
10 PM
Shift End Time : 6 : 30 AM
AWS Hours Requirement :
8 / 40 - 8 Hour Shift
Additional Shift Information :
Weekend Requirements :
Every Other
On-Call Required :
Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum) :
25.310 - $31.640 - $37.970
This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with SEIU-UHW. As part of the terms of employment, employees in this role are required to join the union within 31 days of hire and remain a member (e.g. dues paying, fee paying, religious exception contributor) for the duration of the collective bargaining agreement.
What You Will Do
To ensure proper maintenance and distribution of disposable supplies and durable medical equipment for patient care.
Required Qualifications
- H.S. Diploma or Equivalent GED
- 1 Year experience in an acute care hospital, sterile processing, or surgery department or completion of a program for sterile processing / central supply technician
Preferred Qualifications
Essential Functions
Performance Criteria :
Reports any malfunctions or questionable loads to the Lead Technician or Supervisor.
Provides appropriate information to facilitate receipt of MSDS.
Maintains necessary verbal communication via clear shift reports and communication logs.
Notifies SPD lead / Nursing units of positive biologicals / wet loads, equipment malfunctions.
Obtains approval from resource / charge nurse to process incomplete sets.
Evaluation Method(s)
Observation, Demonstration, Documentation Review, Staff Feedback.
Performance Criteria :
Completing all initial competencies.
Consistently demonstrating competency as identified in the on-going assessment and evaluation.
Implementing and adapting the comprehensive, age / culturally appropriate plans using patient care interventions with patient and family.
Evaluation Method(s) :
O, D, QM, T, DR, TD, Other________________
Performance Criteria :
Documents sterilizer load contents / applies load labels to items
Using charts and printouts to track sterilizer loads, including biological and vacuum testing
Documents results of biologic and vacuum testing
Documents actions in the event of load recall
Labels all implantables for quick identification for quarantine
Assures accurate labeling of instruments / sets.
Evaluation Method(s) :
Demonstration, Documentation Review, Quality Monitoring.
Performance Criteria :
Disassembles multipart instruments
Separates heavy and delicate instruments
Properly cares for powered, lensed and special instruments / equipment
Inspects instruments / instrument trays for broken, damaged or missing instruments
Reassembles trays, protecting sharp / delicate / heavy instruments, checks for cleanliness
Labels trays according to type, includes count sheets with trays
Properly loads and operates washer sterilizer, sonic cleaners, steam, plasma, parasitic acid and other sterilizing equipment'
Demonstrates knowledge of SPD equipment, assists users with concerns or questions.
Properly quarantine implantables until biological monitors are reviewed.
Evaluation Method(s) :
Observation, Quality Monitoring Documentation Review.
Performance Criteria :
Establishing mutually derived annual goals and meets goals.
Maintaining individual in-service / performance records.
Demonstrating process of self-discovery including knowledge of strengths and weaknesses and view deficiencies as opportunities for growth.
Evaluation Method(s) :
O, D, QM, T, DR, TD, Other________________
Performance Criteria :
Restocks carts as assigned
Prepares case carts for surgery according to pick lists / preference cards as assigned.
Reports low stock / overstock, outages
Requests / orders non stock items / supplies as needed / assigned
Requests / orders sterilization supplies, including charts, testing materials, wraps, case filters / locks, tape
Performance Criteria :
Uses resources in a cost-effective manner
Anticipates surgical needs and prepares instrumentation accordingly.
Willingly accepts additional assignments and remains flexible with work practices.
Completes delegated duties within time frames or reports to supervisor when unable.
Evaluation Method(s) :
Observation, Demonstration, Documentation Review.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
New Hire Bonus Eligibility Requirements :
The following are not eligible for hiring incentives :
To remain eligible for your sign on incentive the following criteria must be met :
Employee Referral Incentive Eligibility :
signon
LI-MF1
referral
Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class
Salary : $37,970
