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    Sterile Processing - Bethesda, United States - National Institutes of Health

    National Institutes of Health
    National Institutes of Health Bethesda, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Description
    The Sterile Processing Section is responsible for the sterilization, decontamination, inspection, packaging and storage of medical-surgical supplies and equipment.

    This task order will provide support for the Sterile Processing Section (SPS) of the Nursing Department (ND) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Clinical Center (NIH-CC).ScheduleInitially staff will work Monday -Friday 8:00am-4:30pm.

    However, technicians may be required to rotate and work weekend/evening shifts. Statement of WorkUnder this delivery order the contractor will serve as a SPS technician or Certified Processor.

    Certification demonstrates knowledge and skills of sterile processing practices in accordance with regulatory guidelines such as Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Joint Commission (JC).

    Tasks/ServicesThe Sterile Processing Technicians will be assigned duties performing decontamination, preparation, sterilization and distribution of surgical instruments and medical equipment throughout the NIH CC, utilizing infection control and safety practices during all phases of the process.

    Special Qualifications (Licensure, Registration, etc.)

    • Certification (NICHSPDP or ISCHIM) preferred Knowledge, Skill and Ability Knowledge
    • Knowledge of equipment function sufficient to be able to determine operational adequacy and to distinguish between operator error and equipment malfunction.
    • Knowledge of applicable sanitary, infection control, and safety standards sufficient to be able to perform all assignments within the safety parameters.
    • Knowledge of processes, procedures, quality assurance, chemicals and medical instruments sufficient to be able to decontaminate and sterilize equipment, supplies and instruments.
    • Ability to lift and move trays of instruments and patient care equipment, i.e., IV pumps, monitors, up to 25 lbs.
    • Must have good telephone manners and problem-solving skills.
    • Is able to perform bending, lifting, and washing using decontamination processes, which will include instrument pans, bins, trays, and carts of various sizes. Tactile differentiation, e.g. temperature, moisture.
    • Skill in cleaning specialized equipment. MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED

    Standard equipment including:
    computer terminal, telephone, washer/decontaminator, sonic cleaner, sterilizer (steam and Sterrad), air compressor and biological incubator. WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

    • Physical working environment may include, but not limited to, any of the following hazards: high pressure steam, chemical, electrical, mechanical, bio-waste, stress, back strain, body fluids, etc.
    • Environmental conditions may include, but not be limited to, variations in temperature, noise, odors, multi-stimuli, etc.
    • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to constantly stand and walk. The employee frequently is required to stoop, crouch and twist. The employee is occasionally required to kneel, squat and sit.
    • The employee must be able to consistently support, push, pull and/or lift up to 25 pounds,
    • Functional physical demands include manual dexterity and fine motor skills and reaching.
    The following senses will be needed for essential duties of the job:
    speech, vision, hearing, smell and touch (i.e., tactile differentiation of temperature and moisture).

    • Have no physical limitations as to lifting trays of instruments (above the head), pushing, pulling carts from sterilizer, walking, and standing for duration of shift. Decontamination
    • Assures that reusable medical supplies, instruments and equipment are received, disassembled and inspected for damage prior to process cleaning.
    • Work with lead technicians and supervisors to determine correct method for pre-sterilizing and assurance that all gross contaminates are removed such as blood, tissue fragments, proteinaceous materials from instruments and equipment prior to submitting to cleaning equipment for final wash.
    • Disassembles and re-assembles medical equipment to complete elimination of dried blood particles or other proteinaceous material on the working parts and in chambers of tubing. Examines all items to insure that gross contamination has been removed.
    • Prepares the full range of sets and trays by selecting appropriate tray, lining it with towel, and arranging instruments in the tray in the correct manner, e.g., hinged instruments in open position, ring handled instruments on spreader, heavy instruments on the bottom, delicate items pre-wrapped to prevent damage, blades and points properly covered.
    Sterilization

    • In preparing packs and trays, strives for a compact, logically arranged package that will permit effective penetration of the sterilizing medium. Selects correct method for pre-sterilizing. Removes soil, dried blood, tissue fragments, proteinaceous material, and other gross contaminants by washing, soaking, rinsing, and use of ultrasonic equipment. Loads and operates pre-sterilizers and other cleaning equipment. Periodically tests operation of equipment for effectiveness of sterilization.
    • Receives sterilized trays, sets, packs, items, and equipment from the sterilizer, checks for effectiveness of sterilization. Attaches labels on sterilized material indicating date of sterilization and expiration date, and stocks shelves and sterilized materials.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Operates all required equipment and machinery accurately and safely, prepares, assembles, and sterilizes instruments and supplies according to parameters of sterilization in accordance with The Department of Health, TJC, OSHA, CDC, AAMI and AORN standards. Maintains appropriate records, and monitors quality control and infection control standards. Provides asset management and support of surgical instruments and trays belonging to or consigned to the facility.
    • Accurately handles and cares for instruments appropriately, including appropriate selection of cleaning agents, lubricants, examination for function, identification and assembly according to OneSource and preparation for sterilization; retrieves malfunctioning instruments and ensures repairs are completed.
    • Correctly peel-packs supplies/instruments, wraps instruments for sterilization, inspect each instrument for use, function, completeness and cleanliness.
    • Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all FSC policies, procedures and standards and quality of service.
    • Is responsible for reporting damaged or malfunctioning equipment to Clinical Director and Material Manger and follow process for replacement.
    • Clean, set up, sterilize and distribute instruments as scheduled on each shift.
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