About this role
Overview
Responsible for the primary decontamination, and assembly, of all surgical instrumentation and supplies.
Responsibilities
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Conducts quality control checks on instrumentation for function, defects, breakage and overall general condition.
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Assembles kits, sets, and packages per content/count sheet. Must be able to assemble General Surgery and Back Up instrumentation.
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Works with the Team Leaders to communicate concerns regarding instrumentation.
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Communicates content/count sheet and instrumentation discrepancies to CSR Leaders.
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Expands knowledge of specialty instrumentation and other services, learning the instruments of General Surgery and one additional service.
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Assists in the rotation of stock and out of date supplies. Folds towels, restocks supplies, distributes supplies, and wraps basins.
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Unloads instrument and cart washers, dries and puts away items. Reports any suspected equipment malfunctions to a Supervisor or Team Lead. Maintains knowledge and ability to operate all washers.
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Assists the department with restocking supplies, clearing Decontam window, unloading Decontam elevator, replenishing racks, and breaking down of cases carts.
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Replenishes trash carts to the OR.
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Cleans and disinfects all equipment that comes from the floors, all endoscopes, and surgical instrumentation.
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Performs other duties as required or assigned.
Qualifications
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High school graduate or equivalent required.
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Prior CSR experience preferred.
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Basic computer skills required.
Required Licensure/Certifications
- Certified in Sterile Processing through either Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) or Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) within 2 years of hire date.