Sterilization tech

Duties : Job Summary : Organizes and coordinates the daily flow of instruments / medical devices and accessories to ensure appropriate availability.

Essential Functions : -Prioritizes and provides appropriate instruments for assigned area(s).-Prioritizes reprocessing activities to ensure multiple case needs are met.

• Provides appropriate and functional substitutions as situations warrant.-Responds to requests in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Demonstrates flexibility, speed, and fluidity in response to rapidly changing needs.-Anticipates and meets need to ensure cases are not delayed.
• Collaborates with staff to ensure availability of instruments and supplies.-Decontaminates items using appropriate technique and speed.

Follows manufacturer s instructions.-Follows established procedures for care and handling of instruments.-Be available to be assigned on-call hours outside of scheduled workhours, which include after-hours, weekends and holidays.

And if contacted while on-call, respond in the time frame as defined by the needs of the department.-Demonstrates working knowledge of surgical instruments, surgical intervention, principles of aseptic and sterilization technique.

• Demonstrates functional use of a variety of complex instrument systems.-Demonstrates a working knowledge of the relationship of a variety of instruments to surgical procedures.
• Operates reprocessing / sterilization equipment (sterilizers, aerators, ultrasonic, etc.)-Identifies procedure specific needs and initiates action to ensure those needs are met.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of complimentary instrumentation.-Assembles routine and complex instrument sets with speed and accuracy using established procedures.
• Wraps and prepares instruments for sterilization.-Performs all sterilization / disinfection monitoring.-Uses manufacturer'

s instructions throughout all phases of reprocessing.-Helps conduct educational sessions for staff growth and competency related to instruments.

• Documents appropriately, legibly and timely (includes all dates).-Labels instruments / supplies accurately-Utilizes an instrument inventory control system that ensures appropriate instruments are readily available.
• Collaborates with surgical technologists, registered nurses, and surgical instrument lead to ensure appropriate functional resources are available.
• Monitors integrity of instruments to reduce loss and / or damage.-Prioritizes sterilization activities for appropriate quantity and availability of instruments.
• Maintains appropriate sterile instrument availability, both sets and single items.-Identifies barriers to effective and efficient resource utilization and initiates corrective action.
• Monitors care and maintenance of instruments to ensure compliance with standard practice.-Monitors reprocessing process to ensure appropriate handling of instruments.
• Monitors sterilization processes to ensure compliance with standards.-Collaborates with other team members to develop and revise practice patterns as needed.
• Inspects instruments for defects and follows instrument repair process.-Teaches staff appropriate instrument assembly technique and sterilization monitors procedures.
• Identifies educational needs based on observations, feedback, problems and opportunities.-Maintains an employee / patient safe environment - wears PPE

Skills : Required Skills & Experience : -Experience in sterilization / sterile processing.-Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.

• Basic computer knowledge using word processing, spreadsheet, email, and web browser. -Multicultural sensitivity.-Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions.
• Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.-Work may occasionally require travel to other Carle Health facilities / hospitals.

Preferred Skills & Experience : -N / A

Education : Required Education : -HS diploma or GED. Preferred Education : -N / A Required Certifications & Licensure : -CRCST or CSPDT.

Preferred Certifications & Licensure : -N / A

Schedule Notes : EVENINGS : 12 : 00PM-8 : 30PM

Required Skills : INVENTORY CONTROL,STERILE PROCESSING,STERILIZATION,ASEPTIC,STERILE,

Additional Skills : ASSEMBLY,ULTRASONIC,CORRECTIVE ACTION,INSTRUMENTATION,MEDICAL DEVICES,RESOURCE UTILIZATION,MAINTENANCE,

Minimum Degree Required : Completed High School (Diploma or GED)

Hours Per Day : 8.00

Hours Per Week : 40.00

Languages : English( Speak, Read, Write )

Department : Sterilization - CMH : 322-20020

Job Category : Clinical-Allied

Last updated : 2024-11-26