About this role
Overview
Decontaminate, clean, process, and sterilize supplies and equipment dispensed by the department, following infection control practices and guidelines.
Responsibilities
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Follows manufacturer instructions for use for steam and low temperature sterilization
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Follows manufacturer instructions for use for decontamination, disinfection of instruments, and flexible endoscopes according to department standards and industry guidelines
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Demonstrates knowledge of surgical instrument kits
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Demonstrates knowledge of how to properly inspect and assemble kits
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Adheres to hospital policies for CSR as well as follow AAMI guidelines (Association for the Advancement of Medical Instruments
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Performs equipment testing: Bowies and Biologicals, and reports any abnormal results to the supervisor
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Delivery of sterile instruments and kits in a timely manner, within 48 hours, to other departments within the hospital
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Maintains a clean work environment in accordance to regulator guidelines and hospital policy. Damp dusting horizontal surfaces, end of day cleaning, removal of trash and laundry
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Attends staff meetings and in services
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Stays up to date on departmental communication and required annual and periodical competencies
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Participates in orientation of new staff as needed
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Completes other daily tasks as requested and assigned
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Performs job specific requirements and other duties as assigned
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Answer the phone and take messages when needed
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Help with different reps that come in with trays or help with them taking trays out
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Help the OR when they are looking for a kit or instrument
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
Required Licensure/Certifications
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:
- Central Sterile certification required within 2 years of hire. To be obtained through CBSPD.