Description
Job Summary:
Assists in the Central Sterile Reprocessing department with maintaining the care of and availability of supplies/instrumentation for scheduled surgical cases. Participates in Quality Improvement activities.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Duties and Responsibilities:
- To provide the decontamination, inspection, cleaning, assembling, and packaging of surgical instruments, linens, medical/surgical materials and equipment.
- Provides technical information, support and education to staff, physicians and ancillary staff
- Completes documentation as required
- Identifies and communicates service needs to appropriate personnel
- Assists with the organization/stocking of supplies/instruments required for surgical procedures
- Assists in Materials Management (receiving, stocking, ordering, etc.) when requested
- Troubleshoots and responds to electrical/mechanical emergencies in Central Sterile
- Adheres to standards/principles of CS/OSHA, AORN, AAMI, as well as facility policy and procedure
- Practices principles/techniques of Universal Precautions, infection control and safety, and fire/emergency
- Participates in Quality Improvement activities
- Implements current, cost-effective methods/technologies to improve efficiency and productivity
- Maintains inventory of sterilized items within surgical services and nursing units
- Attends a minimum of two (2) educational programs in addition to all mandatory programs
- Identifies self-learning needs and communicates these needs to the Director of Supply Chain or designee annually
- Recommends in-service programs
- Reviews and has working knowledge of manuals and web-based systems on how to operate and care for all equipment and instrumentation
- Participates in the operation and monitoring of daily testing functions and recording of auto clave sterilizing equipment
- Protects confidentiality; provides information on a need-to-know basis
- Assists team members as need arises
- Maintains working knowledge of facility computer software programs
- Performs other related and/or required duties
- Will cross train and share responsibilities with other areas including processing scopes and assisting with endoscopy
- Regular, predictable attendance is essential to meet required performance standards
Requirements
Required Skills and Responsibilities:
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
- Central Sterile Technician Certification required. Per AAMI guidelines, certification must be achieved within two years from date of hire and maintained throughout employment.
- At least One (1) year CSR experience preferred
- Knowledge of AAMI standards/guidelines; Knowledge of CSR/OSHA regulations and application to the OR setting