What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sterile Processing Tech - PRN position at SP GAINESVILLE MANAGEMENT, LLC.?
Job Title: Sterile Processing Tech
General Summary of Duties:
- Checks counters and equipment surfaces in the nursing and instrument areas surrounding the O.R. for absence of dust.
- Responsible for:
- Arranging instruments and supplies in convenient manner in appropriate storage areas.
- Following appropriate sterilization for instruments and other medical supplies as outlined in the policies and procedures.
- Remaining available to nursing staff and/or physicians in and around the O.R. to ensure appropriate instruments and supplies are obtainable.
- Collects instruments at end of each case for cleaning and sterilization.
- Responsible for being familiar with and carrying out Autoclave Sterilization according to policy including:
- Packaging and Wrapping for Sterilization
- Loading Sterilizer for Proper Sterilization
- Sterilization Record keeping
- Monitoring of Autoclave Sterilization and sterile instruments/supplies
- Assists in cleaning instrument and nursing areas surrounding surgery suite. Assist as needed in cleaning of the O.R. under supervision of O.R. nursing staff.
- Ensures routine maintenance of Autoclave and informs the O.R. Nurse Manager of any malfunction or possible need for repair.
- Carries out biological monitoring of the autoclave(s).
- Performs cold sterilization on appropriate instruments and supplies according to policy.
- Performs other tasks as part of the O.R. team as assigned by the O.R. Nurse Manager and/or other O.R. nursing team members, including retrieving phone messages, assisting to wheel patient gurneys, assisting with medical supply inventory, etc.
- Actively participates in the Quality Improvement program and other ongoing risk management and safety programs as part of the O.R. team.
Requirements:
- 1-year previous experience in sterile processing preferred.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Certification as SPD Technician preferred,
- BLS required or must be able to obtain within 60 days