Sterile Processing Technician - Providence, RI

Job summary

Sterile processing technician under the direction of the sterile processing manager and or director of the sterile processing supervisor identifies inspects assembles and sterilizes equipment supplies and procedure trays packages cleans and decontaminates routine surgical instruments patient care equipment monitors sterilizers associated equipment responsible for stocking supplies &instruments orients trains other technicians.

Responsibilities

• Ensures proper decontamination of surgical instruments syringes equipment in order to clean identify inspect processes procedure trays instrument sets orthopedic sets equipment through the decontamination room according to established cleaning procedures.
• Performs leak test and decontamination for various endoscopes according to established procedures utilizes detergents disinfectants washers in a prescribed manner for proper cleaning/ decontamination drying following standard precautions with no more than two documented errors annually ensures proper assembly packaging of instrument sets to allow proper sterilization inspects instrument sets for cleanliness checks tests instrumentation for sharpness burrs function assembles wraps instrument equipment trays following established procedure each tray labels initials all assembled procedure trays making sure quality control monitors have been placed accurately operates steam flash prevac EPS Scope Processor other equipment relating to sterilization supplies according manufacturer's recommendations identifies checks instruments operation overall condition established procedures no more than two documented errors annually conducts biological monitoring all sterilizers performs BowieDick biological testing all sterilizers operating room daily accordance manufacturer's recommendations incubates interprets records results biological tests immediately implements recall procedures positive biological testing encountered notifying affected departments Sterile Processing Supervisor prepares O.R. case carts performs Distribution rounds maintains prescribed inventory levels cart ensures proper rotation supplies carts within out department observed supervisors prints operating room schedule pick lists dd on lists correctly assembles case carts surgery performs distribution pickup daily nursing units instrumentation monitors workflow communication designated shifts ensure completion work assignments assumes role SPD Tech Charge person assigned assists assignment workload SPD Techs when charge taking consideration priority skill employee demonstrated assignments completed time completes documentation shift reports assigned charge responsibility answers telephone courteous manner department policy maintaining complete accurate records messages requests coordinates day day needs operating room based schedule communicates effectively SPD department incorporates these needs into owns daily assignments submits suggestions facilitate workflow department maintains clean safe environment contributes efficient operation department cleans inspects maintains equipment written procedures observed supervisors adheres safety procedures particular attention operation sterlizators promotes professional image adhering dress code hospital wearing name badge evidenced supervisor observation maintains confidentiality information obtained performance duties monitors supply availability during performance duties reports low levels group leaders supervisor supports training orientation new personnel department assists works orientating new staff various department assignments demonstrates applications techniques required within assignments Decontamination Instrument Inspection Tray Assembly Packaging Sterilizers SteamSterradSystem Sterile Storage Distribution Case Carts participates completion SPD Tech competencies with new staff member management team contributes team meeting when precepting employees uSTANDARD STAFFING LEVEL RESPONSIBILITIES Complies established departamental policies proceduras objectives Demonstrates use Quality Improvement daily operations Complies health safety regulations requirements Respects diverse views approaches demonstrates Standards Respect contributes creating maintaining environment professionalism tolerance civility acceptance toward employees patients visitors Maintains regular reliable predictable attendance Performs similiar related duties required directed.

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