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- Provides specialized experience and direct responsibility for providing clean and sterile medical/surgical supplies and equipment for use in all patient care areas in-house and for all off-site clinics.
- Utilizes appropriate techniques in preparation, packaging, and sterilization functions maintaining a basic knowledge of microbiological principles for SPD practice.
- Works to supply surgical services with supplies & equipment.
- Obtaining & assembles instruments, equipment, positioning devices, and supplies for procedures as indicated on physician's preference cards.
- Performs testing and documentation of sterilization function with appropriate graphs and indicators.
- Maintains an adequate supply of patient related equipment, renting as needed to meet the demand.
- Maintains an adequate supply of linen needed for daily usage in Surgical Services.
- Assists & performs turnover in the OR suites between cases.
- Assists in transportation of pre & postoperative patients.
- Assistants in staff and patient cares as directed.
- Utilizes effective communication skills in interpersonal relationships with co-workers and other members of the healthcare team.
- Participates in unit based Quality Improvement process.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to meet and maintain the necessary background checks as aligned with position functions
- Ability to coordinate instrument processing with daily surgical schedule
- Ability to multitask
- Ability to respond appropriately to unpredictable situations and diverse patient populations
- Ability to understand verbal and written instructions in the English language and respond accordingly in order to complete job functions as mentioned above
- Current BLS Certification of at first opportunity after hire, not exceed 9 months.
- SPD basic equipment experience with knowledge of sterilization methods and procedures, instrumentation, and aseptic technique
- Emergency Medical Technician or previous Nursing Assistant experience
- SPD certification
Sterile Processing Technician - Chaska, United States - Ridgeview Medical Center
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Purpose of Job
This position is responsible for performing routine activities in the decontamination, reprocessing/sterilization of supplies, instrument trays, and equipment necessary for patient care.
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