Central Sterile Instrumentation Technician

Description

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Summary:
Processes and issues routine and specialized medical/surgical supplies and instruments used in the care and treatment of patients.

Responsibilities:

1.Maintains current knowledge of all reprocessing operations to include cleaning, inspecting, preparation, packaging, sterilization, transport, and maintenance of surgical instrumentation and equipment.

2.Handles loaner instrumentation, new instrumentation, and disposable instrumentation.

3.Transport of contaminated items.

4.Demonstrates proficient cleaning and decontamination processes for instrumentation and flexible endoscopes.

5.Demonstrates packaging, preparation, and sterilization of instrumentation with great precision.

6.Demonstrates ability to operate the canister washer.

7.Documents Reprocessing and Sterilization processes.

8.Maintains Readiness of Emergency Code Carts.

9.Reviews Doctors Preference Cards daily to prioritize workflow and assure case needs will be met.

10.Promotes infection prevention.

Other information:

Education

*High School Diploma or equivalent required, any higher education from an accredited college will supersede this requirement.

Licensure/ Certification

*Sterile Processing Certification is required after one year of employment and maintained throughout employment.

Experience

*One of the following:

oOne year of Sterile Processing Experience in a Hospital Setting

oSterile Processing Certification (CBSPD or HSPA - formerly IAHCSMM)

oSuccessful completion of a Sterile Processing Course to include 120 hours of clinical experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

*Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

*Ability to determine appropriate course of action in more complex situations.

*Ability to manage independently, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude.

*Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work.

*Ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial and legal information.

*Ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner.

*Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

*Ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, and others in a professional manner.

*Ability to grasp and support new concepts and changes promptly.

Valid NC Driver's License: No

If driving a Wayne UNC Vehicle, must be 21 years old and MVR must be approved by Risk Management.

01.7020.SURG-709.P/T

Legal Employer: Wayne Health

Entity: Wayne UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: Central Sterile

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: WAYNE MED

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.