- Completes annual competency on Code of Conduct, HIPAA, and mandatories related to area of practice as assigned on Health Stream Online.
- Medical / health care error reporting.
- Aware of sentinel events definition and reporting procedure.
- Completes annual patient safety fair training.
- Completes infection control modules as assigned on HealthSteam Online.
- Demonstrates 100% compliance with Hand Hygiene program.
- Required documentation in MIDAS is 100% accurate.
- Fully understands and complies
- Seeks information and clarity when unsure
- Maintains and assumes responsibility for the cleaning, decontamination and distribution of durable medical equipment and sterile trays and packs
- Practices safe techniques and displays working knowledge in operation of all processing equipment including washer/sterilizers, ultrasonic and steam sterilizer, aerators and heat sealers
- Consistently adheres to decontamination infection control standards appropriate for attire, including appropriate personal protective gear (i.e.; scrubs, goggles, mask, gown, hats, shoe covers, apron over gown)
- Cleans and inspects all surgical instruments appropriately
- Prepares all surgical trays according to tray list and policy
- Demonstrates proper use of surgical containers
- Prepares for steam sterilization
- Instruments
- Basin, tray, medicine cups
- Other (linen, synthetics)
- Prepares V Pro
- Chemical/biological indicators purpose, placement
- Packages materials appropriately
- Labels appropriately
- Assembles non-sterile components into trays with utilization guide sheets and packs them for sterilization
- Maintains and places sterilized items in sterile storage area practicing rotation of stock to prevent expiration of items
- Assumes all appropriate documentation/record keeping is prepared for items/equipment issued
- Adheres to standard of sterilization process
- Consistently adheres to sterilization infection control standards appropriate for attire, including appropriate personal protective gear (i.e.; scrubs, hat and shoe covers)
- Operates steam, sterrad and gas sterilizer according to manufacturer's guidelines
- Maintains integrity of all sterile packs and products
- Complies with departmental standards in regard to inventory process
- Fills instrument trays with appropriate instruments
- Keep appropriate personnel informed of depleted stock
- Assumes stocking responsibilities as needed
- Orders supplies and OR stock supplies as needed
- Stores supplies appropriately
- Adheres to infection control standards specific to patient care
- Responsible for learning policies and procedure and communicates to others
- Prioritizes and organizes work assignment and adjusts priorities based on changing situations
- Completes work within a predetermined time frame
- Promotes and maintains a safe, clean and orderly environment
- Refers ethical concerns to appropriate resources
- Communicates effectively with OR staff for delivery of instruments for care
- Function as a preceptor when necessary
- Demonstrates attributes necessary to function as a team member
- Recognizes roles of non-RN staff based on Hospital policy and State Board regulations
- Utilizes good body mechanics when lifting, pushing or pulling patients or objects
- Demonstrates ability to process instrumentation safely
- Demonstrates safety precautions when wrapping instrument trays
- Demonstrates safety precautions when handling instruments
- Follows proper procedures when operating SPD equipment
- Reports all employee injuries (i.e. needlesticks) to supervisor and employee health promptly
- Performs appropriate monitoring, documentation and reporting procedures for quality assurance
- Prepares Case Carts with instruments and supplies using pick list
- Confers with OR personnel as to schedule and changes to the daily schedule
- Prepares emergency Case Carts as directed
- Maintains inventory for implants, tissue and tendons
- Prepares Case Carts with specialty instrument preferred by physician
- Responsible to put away supplies and trays in Case Cart Room
- Communicate with OR tray assembly personnel for Case Cart needs
- Identifies self and department when answering the phone, utilizing departmental key words/ phases; refers issues to the appropriate staff
- Communicates effectively with other departments
- Reports to supervisor or manager any unusual or significant department activity
- Answers incoming calls and takes necessary action
- Functions calmly and efficiently in an emergency situation
- Retrieves sterile instruments and supplies as requested
- Obtains additional supplies requested by code team if needed
- Responsible to train SPD personnel as relief
- Display working knowledge of all SPD positions
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Description
Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Day Shift
Description:
The role of the technician is to ensure the safe handling, care, cleaning and sterilization procedures and maintained within the department.
Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Trinity Health Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.
Adheres to Corporate Compliance Guidelines
Understands and abides by HIPPA privacy and security laws and regulations.
Observes all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
Observes all Mercy Health System and applicable subsidiary policies and procedures including the Code of Conduct.
Observes Mercy Health System Corporate Compliance policy by reporting any concerns about compliance or business practices to his or her immediate supervisor, appropriate management, Corporate Compliance Officer or Compliance Hotline.
Performance Measures
Demonstrates knowledge and compliance with Hospital Safety and Infection Control policies as required by OSHA and the patient Safety Program.
Provides a safe environment for all patients, employees, and visitors.
Identifies safety problems encountered during the course work that if corrected may result in the prevention of accident/injury to patients, employees and visitors and reports problems to appropriate supervisor or the Patient Safety Hotline.
Complies with:
Absenteeism Control Policy # and with established departmental "call-out" procedures.
Lateness Control Policy # and with proper notification procedures
Mercy Health System dress code policies
Colleague Responsibility Policy # as well as all other Human Resources Policies.
Review MHS policies and procedures, and references them accordingly when questions arise during the course of work for MHS
Decontamination Responsibilities
Non-woven fabrics
Paper and plastic
Sterilization
Storage & rotate stock (conditions, temperature, humidity, cleanliness, shelving)
Departmental Process
Gloves latex and latex free
Masks / eye shields
Gowns
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation.
Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do.
Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionTrinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states.
Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes.
We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.