Sterile Processing Technician - Englewood, United States - MedHQ

MedHQ

Verified Company

Englewood, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Amazing opportunity to join a brand-new state of the art multi-specialty ambulatory surgical center in Englewood, New Jersey. NYC Joint and Spine Center is hiring for a Sterile Processing Technician. You will work with a dynamic team of premier professional surgeons and staff specializing in Orthopedic, Joint and Spine surgery.

OVERVIEW:

Responsible for cleaning, packaging, sterilizing and storing the supplies, instruments and equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supports the philosophy, goals and objectives of the Organization
Supports and perform according to approved policies and procedures.
Participates as a team member in support of the total perioperative process.
Considers patient rights in performance of job duties and responsibilities.
Contributes to the progress and development of the approved Quality Management Program.
Supports risk management and participates in programs directed to patient and staff safety.
Contributes to the quality management process; identifies role and contributions upon request.
Objectively evaluates suggestions, grievances, and processes to identify opportunities to improve performance and quality of care.
Communicates effectively with patients, visitors, physicians and coworkers.
Interactions are respectful and courteous.
Communicates effectively and professionally using a translator when necessary.
Documents that information received from the physician or sales representative is disseminated to the appropriate people.
Maintains and promotes professional competences through continuing education and other learning experiences.
Participates in committees, conferences and quality improvement activities.
Seeks new learning experiences by accepting challenging opportunities and responsibilities.
Objectively evaluates suggestions or criticisms and attempts to improve performance or seeks further guidance, as needed.
Attends and actively participates in meetings, committees and inservices according to job responsibilities and Facility requirements.
Adheres to safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities.
Reports observed or suspected violations, hazards and noncompliance according to Facility policy.
Observes safety measures in performance of job duties and responsibilities.
Responds to emergency situations with competence and composure.
Maintains a clean and orderly central processing work area.
Interacts appropriately with various age groups.
Provides equipment and supplies appropriate to the patient's age group.
Considers agespecific patient requirements when responding to emergency situations.
Adheres to sterilization process policies and procedures.
Cleans each item according to manufactures' instructions.
Verifies that each item is in good working condition; lubricates items when needed and inspects instruments under a microscope for damage and defects.
Sorts and arranges items into correct trays and wraps trays and individual items according to Facility policy.
Accurately labels each item with name and expiration date.
Correctly operates sterilizers, ultrasonic washers and other equipment for processing items.
Positions items correctly in sterilizer and selects proper cycle; seeks assistance when needed.
Checks indicators for proper functioning.
Performs required biological monitoring tests on all sterilizers according to Facility policy.
Maintains availability of supplies for recording continuity during the sterilization process.
Cleans sterilizers according to Facility policy.
Maintains inventory levels and accurate records.
Performs weekly inspections of all sterile items in the Facility.
Checks for outdated items and package integrity of wrapped sterilized items; replaces items as necessary.
Places items in correct location.
Maintains adequate inventory of supplies for the sterile processing area.
Maintains and updates the instrument tray inventory list.
Maintains current information regarding routine preference cards.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

COMPETENCIES - To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, and TRAINING:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must have demonstrated understanding of sterilization principles.
Experience in central processing functions preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

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