Sterile Processing Tech (Certified)-Surgery and Rehab Hospital -PRN

Schedule:

PRN (as needed)

Day Shift

General Summary:

Under the supervision and/or direction of the Manager of Sterile Processing or designee, processes (from decontamination to terminal sterilization) and distributes all reusable supplies and equipment throughout the hospital.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Demonstrates service excellence and patient and family centered care by showing respect, honesty, fairness and a positive attitude toward all customers.

2. Maintains confidentiality.

3. Demonstrates dependability, to include attendance and punctuality.

4. Is accountable – takes initiative and ownership of issues. 

5. Displays a professional demeanor. Represents hospital in a positive way. Has a compassionate working relationship with patients and families.

6. Assumes personal responsibility for 2-way communication. Communicates and listens effectively with patients, families, coworkers, other departments, physicians/providers and community.

7. Supports coworkers, initiatives and a patient and family centered philosophy; pitches in; does own part and helps others.

8. Works to continuously improve work environment/processes (Performance Improvement). Demonstrates a patient and family centered focus when considering/developing improvement solutions.

9. Represents willingness/enthusiasm to create, embrace and facilitate change.

10. Develops self and others; supports a learning environment; leads by example. Encourages patients and families to give feedback and suggestions for improvement.

11. Develops working relationships critical to the organization including patients, families, coworkers, other departments, physicians/providers and community.

12. Encourages others by providing recognition and support. 

Technical Excellence:

1. Thinks critically; utilizes sound judgment; promptly reports potential risks.

2. Maintains state of art knowledge of area of specialty, healthcare trends and practice, and populations served.

3. Maintains a level of computer literacy appropriate to their role.

4. Meets and maintains current all unit specific and organizational skills/competencies, certifications/licensures, as required.

5. Completes hospital-required reviews, e.g. HIPAA, safety, health screening, 

care concerns, and others as assigned. 

6. Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals.

Physical and Mental Requirements: 

Classified as heavy work by the Dictionary of Occupational Titles: Will exert 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly in order to move objects.

• Stands constantly on tile or linoleum floor.
• Walks occasionally throughout the entire surgical and sterile processing departments.
• Sits occasionally on a hard or cushioned chair.
• Lifts up to 25 pounds laterally to and from waist level on constant basis.
• Carries up to 25 pounds frequently for distances of up to 100 feet.
• Pushes/pulls up to 150 pounds occasionally during each shift in order to move/transport supplies and equipment.
• Frequently bends and occasionally squats from an upright position to lower levels.
• Constantly reaches from side to side.
• Twists from the waist on a frequent basis.
• Ability to occasionally operate hand/arm controls in order to manipulate instruments and equipment.
• Ability to move rapidly in order to perform duties while preventing downtime (particularly during emergencies which may occur occasionally during tour of duty).
• Manual dexterity and flexibility adequate for cleaning, processing, and sterilizing instruments (according to CDC, OSHA, and hospital policies and procedures); manipulating, programming, and packing autoclaves and sterilizers; setting up and processing specified trays; picking linen and instruments for upcoming cases; and maintaining aseptic technique.
• Near- visual acuity necessary for deciphering fine print, viewing computer screen, and distinguishing sizes and shapes.
• Auditory acuity adequate for hearing normal voice tones when not facing the individual and/or when muffled through face mask, telephone conversations, equipment alarms, intercom, overhead pages, fire alarms, etc.
• Ability to constantly anticipate and respond to changes in surgical schedule/procedures and establish priorities accordingly.

Possesses good general mental health; ability to work under pressure while relating to hospital staff; ability to speak, read, and write the english language; verbal ability for communicating constantly and effectively with team members. Ability to read, write, and comprehend medical terminology; simple arithmetic skills necessary in order to properly prepare instrument trays. 

Qualifications:

Education: High school graduate or equivalent required. Must annually complete 10 hours of continuing education. 

Experience: Experience applying customer service behaviors and communication skills required. Experience within the past two (2) years in instrument processing required. Computer literacy preferred. 

Certifications/Licensure: Certification by the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) or Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) is required. 

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