Sterile Processing Tech (SPT)

Scope Reprocessing Certified TechPosition Summary:Provide operational support to Surgical Services nursing units and other Hospitals departments to include processing and terminal sterilization inventory control and complex scope reprocessing. The technician holds a certification in surgical instrument reprocessing and demonstrates competency in performing associated core competencies. The technician may be trained in and perform other departmental technician duties and positions. Technicians work as a team to assure all instruments and supplies are ready and available for surgical and procedural patient care. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. No patient care assignment.Detailed Responsibilities:Reprocessing - Oversees aspects of endoscope reprocessing practices including training scope inventories and scope damage and repairs. Functions as a resource and leader within the department and liaison with Endoscopy servicesComplex Scope Reprocessing - Performs decontamination and disinfection of complex multi-channel scopes with elevator mechanisms. Performs testing and culturing of scopes as required. Performs high level disinfection of scopes according to standardsScope Reprocessing - Performs decontamination and disinfection of complex multi-channel scopes without elevator mechanisms. Performs high level disinfection of semi-critical and critical instrumentationDecontamination - Performs instrument and equipment decontamination procedures according to standards. Operates all decontamination equipment performs all quality assurance integrity checks to standardsInstrument Assembly - Inspect instruments for cleanliness check decontaminated instruments ensure complete assembly reassemble instruments sets power equipment retractors and other equipment reassemble consignment instrument set and other orthopedic specialty sets set up prepare wrap and label sets and services for sterilization prepare and control instruments for rapid turnaround for the next case prepare containers for sterilization in the required order educate others in the proper use of the priority boardSterilization - Operate sterilizers and load sterilization carts with instrument containers bowls and basins etc. loads sterilizers as appropriate and initiate the appropriate sterilization cycle maintain autoclaves by cleaning and monitoring them educate others in the proper use and monitoring of the equipmentRole Model - Act as a clinical resource and role model for department personnelRecords - Record required information for monitoring every load of sterilized items to ensure all parameters of the sterilization cycle were met and the items were sterilizedSterile Processing - Clean decontaminate test and distribute PCE (Patient Care Equipment) to patient care areas record equipment information for trackingEnvironment - Keep all Central Supply Departments neat and clean stocked and in a workable orderSurgical Supply - Report instrument malfunction and place instruments in the appropriate location for repairCommunication - Keep the reporting Director advised of major problem areas as they ariseEnvironment - Ensure all TJC and American Association for Medical Instrumentation Standards (AAMI) standards are followedDevelopment - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs reading current literature attending in-services meetings and workshopsQualifications:Education:Essential: High School or GED Equivalent CertificateEducation Specialization: Essential: Sterile Processing TechnicianExperience:Essential: 1 year directly related experienceCredentials:Essential: Sterile Processing Certification or Equivelant Flexible Endoscope Reprocessing Certificate Endoscope or GI Scope Certification w/in 15 mos of posPhysical Conditions:Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects or people. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.Working Conditions:Essential: Sig Hazard: Chemicals Bio Hazardous Materials req PPE Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required