Sterile Processing Tech 1

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Performs A Variety Of Tasks Related To Cleaning, Decontamination, Assembly, Sterilization And Distribution Of Medical/Surgical Linens, Equipment, Instrumentation And Supplies For The Care And Treatment Of Patients.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1. C.S. Tech I, Ii, Iii: • 2. Inspects, Folds, Assembles, Wraps, And Labels Reusable Linens For Sterilization. • 3. Performs Individualized Cleaning And Decontamination Procedures On General Instrumentation And Equipment; Identifies Items Requiring Special Handling And Initiates Appropriate Procedures. • 4. Inspects, Assembles, Packages, And Labels General Instrument Sets And Med-Surgical Supplies For Sterilization. • 5. Inventories Supply Carts And Par Level Stock; Accurately Checks And/Or Replenishes Each Item. • 6. Ensures That All Components Of Patient Equipment Are Clean, Functional, And Correctly Assembled. • 7. Transports Supplies/Equipment To/From User Areas, Observing Correct Procedure And Aseptic Technique. • 8. Maintains Clean Work Area; Replenishes Supplies As Needed And Monitors Equipment Function. • 9. Meets Performance Expectations For Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, And Staff And Self Development As Outlined In Performance Review. • 10. Performs Other Duties As Assigned Or Directed To Ensure Smooth Operation Of The Department/Unit. • 11. C. S. Tech Ii, Iii: • 12. Inspects And Assembles Instruments And Related Supplies In Specialty, Medical-Surgical Procedure Trays. • 13. Inventories Supply/Exchange Carts And Resuscitation Carts, Checking Equipment Function, Replenishing Stock, Replacing Outdated Supplies, And Accurately Documenting Required Data. • 14. Performs Terminal Sterilization By Required Method Of Steam/Ethylene Oxide/Gas Plasma/Dry Heat, Following Established Procedures. Demonstrates Basic Operational Knowledge Of Equipment Function; Identifies And/Or Corrects Malfunctions. • 15. Performs Required Test Cycles And Biological Monitoring Of Sterilizers And Designated Equipment And Accurately Interprets And Documents Results As Required. • 16. Performs Individualized Cleaning/Decontamination Procedures On Specialized Surgical Instruments And Equipment; Identifies Items Requiring Special Handling And Initiates Appropriate Procedures. • 17. Assembles Surgical Case Carts, Ensuring Availability Of Supplies According To Established Schedules, And For Emergency And/Or Added Cases As Required; Selects And Prints Appropriate Pick Sheets For Specific Procedures And Surgeons, As Needed. • 18. Inspects And Assembles Surgical Instrumentation And Equipment, Ensuring Accuracy, Cleanliness And Proper Function; Correctly Packages And Labels Each Item, And Documents Missing Items. • 19. Responds Appropriately To All Requests From Patient Care Areas; Demonstrates Good Independent Judgement In Critical Situations. • 20. Enters Patient/Department Charges/Credits In Main Hospital Computer System, Monitoring For Accuracy And Documenting Issues/Locations. Answers Phone Calls; Responds Appropriately To All Requests.