Sterile Processing Tech II - FT - Days - DS Endo Sterile Supply

DHR Health - US:TX:Edinburg - DaysSummary:POSITION SUMMARY:The Sterile Processing Tech II assumes the professional responsibilities of the position. This is basic essential practice upon which all levels are built. The Sterile Processing Tech II prepares, tracks, and sterilizes equipment and instruments in an accurate and timely manner. Prepares sterile trays and supplies for all areas of the hospital. Responsible for decontamination, assembly of packs, operation of steam, low temperature, and other forms of sterilization. Perform multiple tasks assist in the daily operation of all units as well as being responsible for customer service.POSITION EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS:High School diploma or GED equivalent required3 years' experience as a sterile processing tech required.Central Service Processing Technician Certification is preferredJOB KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:Knowledge of sterilization supplies, equipment and instrumentsKnowledge of organizing, containing, and transporting items of varying compounds, textures or quantitiesKnowledge of transporting and disposing of hazardous materials and sharp objects according to hospital proceduresKnowledge of sterilization procedures of various equipment and instrumentsKnowledge of wrapping and repackaging sterilized instrumentsSkill in using sterilization equipment and instrumentsSkill in arranging instruments on surgical traysSkill in following written instructions and performing multiple tasksSkill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with othersResponsibilities:POSITION RESPONSIBILITES:Promotes the facility mission, vision and values by effectively communicating them to others. Considers mission, vision and values in developing services, standards and practicesCollects dirty equipment and instrumentsSorts, loads, unload and decontaminate equipment and instruments according to procedures.Cleans, repackages, and sterilizes instruments according to procedures.Assembles trays, basin sets, packages, instruments and equipment and prepares items for sterilizationDecontaminates, restocks and assembles case carts and surgical traysEnsures specialty carts are stocked and ready for immediate usePerform quality control through routine testing and cleaning to assure sterilization equipment and instruments are functioning properly.Inspect equipment, instruments, and packaging for cleanliness, defects and/or malfunctions.Document sterilization cycle.Labels products with sterilization date.Performs other duties as assigned or required.Performs weekly inspections of all sterile items in the OR departmentChecks outdated items and package integrity of wrapped sterilize processing areaMaintains and updates the instruments tray inventory list following policies and procedures.Serves as a resource person in the department by training and developing new staffServes as a preceptor for new staffCompletes all additional assigned educational requirementsOther information:LINES OF REPSONSIBILITES:(Chain-of-command)1. Sterile Processing DirectorCUSTOMER SERVICE:Provide excellent customer service to all DHR customers. All employees are required to attend the DHR C.A.R.E.S program which outlines the Customer Service Principals including: Commitment, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Service.AGE SPECIFIC:Employees must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirement relative to his or her age.AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: (ADA):A. Essential Duties: Indicated by bold print within performance standards, preceding individual numbered criteria.The following table provides physical requirements that will be associated with, but not limited to, this position:• Light/moderate lifting up to 20 lbs, from the floor to shoulder height.• Yes• Kneeling• Yes• Must be able to assist other employees with lifting more than 20 lbs.• Yes• Walking• Yes• Light/moderate carrying up to 20 lbs.• Yes• Standing/Squatting• Yes• Straight pulling• Yes• Sitting• Yes• Pulling hand over hand• Yes• Pushing• Yes• Repeated bending• Yes• Stooping/Bending• Yes• Reaching above shoulder• Yes• Climbing Stairs• Yes• Simple grasping• Yes• Climbing Ladders• No• Dual simultaneous grasping• Yes• Depth Perceptions needed• Yes• Ability to see• Yes• Identify Colors• Yes• Operating office equipment• Yes• Twisting• Yes• Operating mechanical equipment• Yes• Crawling• No• Ability to read and write• Yes• Ability to Count• Yes• Ability to hear verbal communication without aid• Yes• Operating Personal Vehicle• Yes• Ability to comprehend written/verbal communication• Yes• Other: Ability to deal with stress• Yes• OSHA Category• III•• B. Working Conditions: The individual spends over 95% of his/her time in an air-conditioned environment with varying exposures to noise. There is protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. The position does have low exposure to malodorous, infectious body fluids from patients and some minimal exposure to noxious smells from cleansing agents.C. Occupational Exposure: This position has minimal to no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues and is an OSHA Category III (although situations can be imagined or hypothesized under which anyone, anywhere, might encounter potential exposure to body fluids). Person who performs these duties are not called upon as part of their employment to perform or assist in emergency medical care or first aid or to be potentially exposed in some other way.D. Aptitudes: HIGH 1 2 3 4 5 6 LOWIntelligence: General learning ability: The ability to "catch on" or understand instructions and underlying principles. Ability to reason and make judgments. 3Verbal: Ability to understand meanings of words and ideas associated with them, and to use them effectively. To comprehend language, to understand relationships between words, and to understand meanings of whole sentences and paragraphs. To present information or ideas clearly. 3Numerical: Ability to perform arithmetic operations quickly and accurately. 2Spatial: Ability to comprehend forms in space and understands relationships of plane and solid objects. Frequently described as the ability to "visualize" objects or two or three dimensions, or to think visually of geometric forms. 2Form Perception: Ability to perceive pertinent details and objects or in pictorial or graphic material to make visual comparisons and discriminations and see slight differences in shapes and shadings of figures and widths and lengths of lines. 3Clerical Perception: Ability to receive pertinent details and verbal or tabular material. To observe differences in copy, to proofread words and numbers, and to avoid perceptual errors in arithmetic computation. 2Motor Coordination: Ability to coordinate eyes and hands to fingers rapidly and accurately in making precise movements with speed. Ability to make a movement response accurately and quickly. 3Finger Dexterity: Ability to move hands easily and skillfully. To work with fingers in placing and turning motions. 3Manual Dexterity: Ability to move hands easily and skillfully. To work with hands in placing and turning motions. 3Eye-Hand-Foot Coordination: Ability to move the hand and foot coordinately with each other in accordance with visual stimuli. 3Color Discrimination: Ability to perceive and respond to similarities or differences in colors, shapes, or other values of the same or different color. To identify a particular color, or to recognize harmonious or contrasting color combinations, or to match color adequately. 3I have read and reviewed my job description with my supervisor or designee and I understand the job I am expected to perform.If applicable ____________ certification will be completed within _________ time frame of hire/transfer date.Employee Signature: Date: