Sterile Processing Tech I - Surgery & Rehab Hospital - Full Time - Evening
Company: WellSpan Health
Location: York
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Full TimeEvening ShiftWellSpan Surgery and Rehab HospitalJob
Description:Under direct supervision, maintains recommended
standards for set assembly, decontamination, inspection,
containerizing and sterilization of surgical instruments.
Collaborates with the Perioperative Nursing staff to provide
sterile instrument sets, equipment and case carts in an accurate
and timely manner. Ensures that the work flow remains consistent
and continuous, providing superior customer service.Duties and
ResponsibilitiesAssembles/processes instrument sets and equipment
in accordance with appropriate policy using principles of aseptic
technique and IAHCSMM, CBSPD, AAMI, AORN standards.Organizes and
assembles routine and specialty surgical instrumentation, case
carts and supplies according to respective pick list and/or
instrument count sheet.Operates and maintains Automatic Endoscope
Reprocessor, Steam & STERRAD sterilizers, keeping records of
completed loads and its contents. Performs trouble shooting of
equipment as needed.Inspects equipment, instruments and packaging
for cleanliness, defects and/or malfunctions. Separates defective
items from rotation and processes repair requests for defective
equipment.Performs quality control through routine physical
monitoring and cleaning to ensure sterilization equipment and
instruments are functioning properly.Performs decontamination and
sterilization using sterilizers, case cart washers, and Automatic
Endoscope Reprocessor as assigned.Performs picking of supplies for
surgical procedures via case cart system as assigned.Completes and
submits appropriate productivity documentation to supervisors
daily.Adheres to all regulatory agency requirements (OSHA, FDA,
CDC, JCAHO, DOH.) regarding fire/safety, sterilization, universal
precautions and good documentation practices
(GDP).QualificationsMinimum Education:High School or G.E.D.Pref.
Experience1 year in Sterile Processing operationsRequired
Certification:CRCST or CSPDT certification within 12 months of
employmentPreferred Certification:RegistrationBLS
CertificationPhysical Demands:Moderate physical effort (lift/carry
11 to 25 lbs)Prolonged, extensive, or considerable
standing/walkingLifts supplies/equipmentSkills:Excellent oral,
written and computer skills; Proficiency in transporting and
disposing of hazardous materials per hospital policy; Must have
developed analytical decision making abilities; Must be capable of
working in team environment with staff of varying backgrounds; Must
also be able to work with Perioperative Nursing staff to coordinate
processing of instrument sets to accommodate the daily O.R. case
load
Keywords: WellSpan Health, Baltimore , Sterile Processing Tech I - Surgery & Rehab Hospital - Full Time - Evening, Healthcare , York, Maryland
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