Provisional Sterile Processing Specialist

Under direct supervision of leadership and/or preceptor in the department, cares, handles and stores instruments, supplies and equipment necessary for surgery and processed goods for redistribution throughout the Medical Center. Assists Sterile Processing Specialists with various daily tasks and assignments. While training the individual will learn all the necessary tasks to function independently in the sterile processing department.

Education:

High school Diploma or GED

Experience:

Successful completion of didactic portion of Sterile Processing Program Licensures and

Certifications:

Provisional CRCST Certification (HSPA)

Skills:

Ability to follow directions and complete required tasks

Ability to work in a fast paced and stressful environment where incumbents need to be able to respond rapidly and efficiently to request/needs of surgical team.

Organizational skills.

Computer skills

Ability to read and write legibly

Physical Requirements:

Ability to walk and stand for up to eighty percent (80%) of work time.

Frequent hand washing.

Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for up to eighty percent (80%) of work time.

Ability to push, pull, or lift heavy instruments up to 40 pounds up to eighty (80%) percent of work time.

Working Conditions:

Works in clean and dirty areas. Is moderately exposed to heat.

Works in areas with considerable noise from sterilizers and other equipment fifty (50%) percent of work time.

Exposed to water and detergents up to fifty (50%) percent of work time.

Exposed to potential health hazards and physical hazards from contaminated instruments and other sharp objects up to (50%) of work time.

Conditions of Employment:

Successful completion of 400 practicum hours within the first three (3) months of employment.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities Under the supervision of experienced central sterile processing specialists and or management team Learn the layout and functions of all areas within the sterile processing department. (Decontamination, prep and pack, case carts, assembly, sterilization, etc.)Understand the major processes including decontamination, sterilization, sterile storage, assembly, case cart picking, and testing.

Instrument handling and inspection.

Identify and inspect surgical instruments to detect missing or malfunctioning parts.

Assist in collecting and cleaning instruments in decontamination as well as break down of case carts.

Observes sterilization processes and learns how to complete documentation for processed loads.

Understand and apply all sterilization methods used in the department.

Assists specialists with maintaining and updating par levels of all instrument sets, trays, and processed goods

Learn and become familiar with the sterile processing inventory and tracking system SPM.Prepares for certification completion and 400 hours requirement

Assists in maintaining cleanliness of unit in accordance with Infection Control standards.

Assists specialists with obtaining and delivering items to the GORAssists specialists with daily assignments.

GBMC Values Respect Treats  others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy

Listens and responds appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilities

Excellence

Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations

Actively pursues learning and self development

Pays attention to detail; follows through

Accountability

Sets a positive, professional example for others

Takes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve them Appropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job duties

Reports to work regularly and on time

Teamwork

Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the team Addresses and resolves conflict in a positive way Seeks out the ideas of…