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Site: Newton-Wellesley Hospital
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Job Summary
Job Summary: The Sterile Processing Technician II ensures the highest quality standards are met by departmental procedures and established industry standards. Assumes responsibility and accountability for incorporating the vision, values, mission, and critical goals of the organization into their job performance. Sterile Processing Technician III disassembles, cleans, disinfects, decontaminates, inspects, assembles, sterilizes, and distributes sterile instruments, flexible scopes and supplies used in the Operating Rooms, Maternity, Emergency Department, and throughout the hospital; perform chemical, mechanical, and biological testing of disinfection and sterilization equipment. Must be able to perform all duties in accordance with the NWH Policies and Procedures. International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM) and/or the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution, Inc. (CBSPD) standards and procedures should be understoodand followed. Responsible for obtaining and maintaining CRCST or CBSPD at all times during employment. Essential Functions: - Perform the disassembly, cleaning, disinfection, decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of surgical instrumentation and other equipment. - Leak test, evaluate, clean/disinfect, and process flexible endoscopes. - Inspect instrumentation for cleanliness and proper functioning. - Assemble surgical instruments and kits utilizing kit assembly information. - Package, wrap, and prepare kit/instrument loads for sterilization. - Load, operate, monitor, and complete documentation for all decontamination, disinfection, sterilization, and monitoring equipment. - Perform and document all chemical, mechanical, and biological monitoring of sterilizers and other equipment. - Respond effectively to emergency case requirements of the surgical team and other departments. - Assess instruments, components, and supplies for adequate levels required for the assembly of kits, and request necessary replacements in a timely manner. - Pick supplies and/or instruments for surgical cases utilizing surgeon specific preference cards. - Stock adult, pediatric and neonate code carts, intubation boxes. - Function independently in the absence of the Manager or Supervisor. - Utilize a variety of computer systems. Existing knowledge of EPIC and CSIQ/SPM are preferred. - Assist in the training of new staff and volunteers. - May required to rotate between the main SPD, GI, OSC Departments as needed. - Performs all other duties as needed. GI PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Room set up to include opening rooms: OFP (scope flush), CO2, suction. - Look at daily assignment: assigned to rooms, decontamination, or reprocessing - Obtain Clean Cart system and set up scopes for the shift and highlight whether it is a gastroscope, colonoscope (C=adult colon, PCF= Pedi colonoscope) - Scopes are kept in a closed, dry room that requires card access and access to the specialized drying closet. - Blue cart is gotten to transport scopes to procedure rooms: green covered tray to include scope and the Endo kits. - Set up scope - Sign on to computer and ProVation MD, locate the patient for listed procedure, verify correct account/medical record number and document correct information such as the PCP and scope number. - Maintain HIPPA standards - Using proper PPE: between a double procedure or post procedure pre clean at the bedside, attach patient sticker to the scope tray and the Aegis one hour indicator sticker (complete info on sticker). - Check oral suction use with upper endoscopy. - Dispose of empty water bottles with last scope of the day. - Dispose of dirty cannisters and replace. - Flush Environ-mate with Enzymatic solution daily followed by a liter of water. - Flush Environ-mate with bleach solution, followed by 2 liters of water, leave the system and wall suction on, clamp suction tubing overnight once/week. - Sign off computer and turn off monitor. - Remove used blue gowns to dirty utility room in the recovery room. - Stock rooms at the end of the day following par levels. - Performs all other duties as needed.
Qualifications
Qualifications: Education: - High school diploma or equivalent education required. - Effective written and verbal communications skills required. - Completion of Central Processing Technology Course required. Experience: At least three (3) years of sterile processing experience required performing all Sterile Processing functions within an operative setting. Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations: Registered Central Service Technician (C.R.C.S.T) or Certified Sterile Process/Dist Tech (C.S.P.D.T) or equivalent Required. License/ Registration: Registered Central Service Technician (C.R.C.S.T) or Certified Sterile Process/Dist Tech (C.S.P.D.T) or equivalent required. Knowledge and Skills: - Demonstrates proper preparation of instruments for sterilization. - Practices proper techniques for all biological testing of sterilizers. - Demonstrates knowledge of principles and recommended practice of steam sterilization and associated record-keeping. - Demonstratesknowledge of principles and recommended practice of Sterrad low temp sterilization and associated record-keeping. - Practices proper technique for cleaning, disinfecting, and decontamination of instrumentation. - Performs ATP testing on endoscopes, instruments and surfaces as required. - Demonstrates knowledge of principles and recommended practice of utilizing the endoscope processor and associated record-keeping. - Demonstrates knowledge of principles and recommended practice of cleaning and disinfecting flexible scopes. - Demonstrates understanding of the distribution systems utilized by the department. - Demonstrates the proper utilization of the computer systems. - Demonstrates the procedures for providing cases to the Operating Room. - Participates in department quality improvement/performance improvement processes. Fiscal Responsibility: N/A Supervisory Responsibility: N/A Physical Environment: Physical environment has distraction from machine orrelated noise or exposure to unpleasant elements such as chemical fumes, dust, or temperature variations. Duties involve cleaning with exposure to soil, odors, dust, blood, body fluids, or other unpleasant elements. Physical Standards of Job Description: - Constantly - 75% or more of the worker's time is spent in the activity - Frequently - 25% to 75% or more of the worker's time is spent in this activity - Occasionally - 5% to 25% or more of the worker's time is spent in this activity - Rarely - under 5% or more of the worker's time is spent in the activity - N/A - not applicable Basic activity being performed C F O R N/A Comments Walking ü Standing ü Sitting with back support ü without back support ü Reaching Overhead ü Forward ü Lateral ü Low ü Stooping ü Bending at waist ü Crouching ü Bending at knees ü Kneeling ü Climbing ü Crawling ü Twisting ü Balance ü Other: Other: Pushing Tasks by weight 5 lbs Carts can weigh +/- 1000 lbs. 5-15 lbs 15-40 lbs 40-75 lbs ü 75-100 lbs+ ü Pulling Tasks by weight 5 lbs Carts can weigh +/- 1000 lbs. 5-15 lbs 15-40 lbs 40-75 lbs ü 75-100 lbs+ ü Lifting Tasks by weight 5 lbs Laundry and towels can weigh +/- 50 lbs. and kits can weigh +/- 30 lbs. 5-15 lbs 15-40 lbs 40-75 lbs ü 75-100 lbs+ ü Sensory Requirements Yes No Comments Visual Activity Close paper work ü VOI used ü Color vision required ü Visual monotony ü Hearing Activity Conversation ü Monitoring Equipment ü Telephone ü Transcription ü Background Noise ü Sensory Discrimination Hot/Cold ü Sharp/Dull ü The above is intended to describe the general contents and requirements of work being performed by people assigned to this position. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all duties, responsibilities or skills of personnel so classified.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Sterile Processing Tech II/ 40hr Evenings- Sterile Processing
Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location
2014 Washington Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Evening (United States of America)
Pay Range
$22.22 - $31.71/Hourly
Grade
5
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