Sterile Processing Technician- Student Loan - Arlington, United States - VHC Health

VHC Health
VHC Health
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Arlington, United States

3 weeks ago

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Description

The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for cleaning and decontaminating medical equipment and supplies; preparing sterile procedure trays and equipment; operating Steam and Sterrad sterilizers; maintaining sterile/clean storage area; answering phone and service door; delivering requested items; completing all required documentation on activities; maintaining the standards of the Guest Relations Policy; and assisting in other areas as requested.

Participate in the training and in-service programs for staff. Assumes responsibility and accountability at all times for quality performance.


Come join a hospital dedicated to you and your career

VHC Health is a 453-bed not-for-profit nationally recognized Hospital and teaching facility that has been delivering high quality care to the Washington, DC metropolitan area for over 75 years. VHC is a proud member of the
Mayo Clinic Care Network (a national network of independent healthcare organizations), a designated
Level II Trauma Center and a recognized
Magnet Facility by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. We are proud to announce that the Leapfrog Group has awarded the hospital with an
'A' grade in Hospital Safety for the 19th year in a row, achieved an Outstanding Patient Experience Award for the 10th year in a row and has ranked
Number 2 in "Best Hospitals" in the Washington, DC area by U.S. News and World Report's rankings. At VHC we are always striving to provide continued excellence and growth for our employees as well as top notch care for our patients.


Qualifications

  • One year of central sterile processing experience preferred.
  • High School graduate, or equivalent preferred
  • Completed an accredited Central Service Technician Training course.

Responsibilities

  • The CSP phone and service door are answered promptly.
  • Deliver instrument sets or supply items applicable to CSP to the appropriate department.
  • CSP provided items are delivered accurately. "Stat" orders are handled immediately.
  • Stockouts are reported to the Materials Handler and Supervisor.
  • Requestor informed of which other departments to contact regarding supplies we do not issue.
  • When assigned, makes rounds of identified nursing units and returns used instruments to CSP.
  • Turnover the used instruments as soon as possible.
  • Technician should prepare all items needed for patient care and surgery, sterile and CSP applicable supplies and instruments immediately
  • Perform the required quality monitoring of equipment, instruments and supplies for cleaning and decontamination.
  • Cleaning/disinfecting agents are mixed, stored, and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and departmental guidelines.
  • Proper protective attire is worn at all times in the decontamination area.
  • Equipment is inspected for general structural integrity and for safety of operation.
  • Defective equipment is removed from service and sent/taken for repair.
  • Followup with the repair status of defective equipment.
  • Identify temporary replacements of defective equipment as needed.
  • Check rigid containers and other types of packaging methods for integrity.
  • Inspect instruments and defective instruments are removed from service and sent/taken for repair.
  • Assemble instrument sets accurately.
  • Locates and/or appropriately identifies and communicates any missing items from items and/or trays being packaged.
  • Obtains proper approval from the identified shift personal and/or supervisor prior to packing a product that has missing item(s).
  • Use pouches and instrument wraps appropriately.
  • Complete the instrument list accurately.
  • Label instrument sets and other CSP provided items correctly.
  • Appropriately puts away any extra supplies and instrumentations to the identified locations each and every time.
  • Stockout and supply shortages are reported promptly to the Supervisor.
  • Manufacturer instructions and departmental guidelines for equipment maintenance and operation are followed at all times.
  • Equipment and carts are loaded properly.
  • Performs complete and accurate documentation, and verifications of all required physical, chemical, and biological monitors
  • Problems are corrected/reported promptly to the Sterile Processing supervisor and appropriate personnel as necessary.
  • Items are assembled/wrapped correctly according to approved protocol.
  • The required tests and equipment monitoring are performed and analyzed according department frequency and protocols: Bowie-Dick Test, Biological monitoring, equipment validations.
  • Assemble case carts according to pick sheets, accurately and completely.
  • Cover completed case carts if applicable.
  • Transport case carts to the OR and/or any other areas as assigned.
  • Complete case carts in appropriate order.
  • The records are maintained in the prescribed formats and turned in on time.
  • Review accuracy and completeness of records and documentation of required test.
  • Unauthorized/suspi
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