Sterile Processing Tech - Night Shift Job Elgin area,Illinois USA,Healthcare

Hours:

Full Time;
Night Shift 11:00 pm to 7:30 am
- Monday through Friday
- Weekend call rotation required and rotating holidays.

Education/Experience

Required:

High school diploma.
1 year sterile processing or related experience

Healthcare experience highly preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Required:

Good communication skills.
Ability to communicate and follow directions.
Computer skills.

Must be CRCST certified (or equivalent) within 18 months of hire.

Major Responsibilities:

Decontamination of Patient Care Equipment

1)
Wears proper protective attire when performing decontamination.

2)
Follows established procedures to ensure decontamination completion and correct handling of all Patient Care Equipment.

3)
Collects soiled/reusable equipment as scheduled for each shift following appropriate transport techniques.

4)
Maintains a neat and clean work area at all times.

5)
Reports improper equipment operation to person in charge.

6)
Cleans and disinfects equipment and work area at completion of shift as assigned.

7)
Handles infectious waste according to established hospital procedure.

Performance of Sterilization

1)
Assembles test packs for the purpose of monitoring the function of the sterilizers on a daily basis (i.e., chemical and biological monitors).

2)
Observes and assesses the operation of each sterilizer for every cycle by interpreting the recorder data provided.

3)
Labels each item processed in the sterilizer with correct load label.

4)
Positions each item on the sterilizer cart to ensure sterilization.

5)
Documents what type and how many of each item is processed in every load.

6)
Review the data of the test packs processed, interprets the results and completes required documentation for verification by supervision (i.e., chemical and biological).

7)
Report malfunctions to manager immediately.

Performance of Inventory/Storage/Distribution Functions

5)
Places sterile items in appropriate area for distribution, ensuring the items are accurately sorted by department.

6)
Stores sterile items in SPD storage area, ensuring that items are rotated so the first-in/first-out inventory control is maintained.

7)
Notifies appropriate people on back orders and shortages.

8)
Completes case carts for OR following the standard procedure for loading the cart and ensuring items requested are ready for distribution to OR utilizing the established schedule.

9)
Answers the telephone in a courteous manner to take requests for supplies, trays, instruments and promptly responds to ASAP and STAT requests.

1)
Completes SPD paperwork accurately for supply requisition.

2)
Assists with cleaning of storage areas and work stations to maintain a contaminant‑free environment.

3)
Receives supplies from warehouse and outside vendors, ensuring that supplies entering SPD are devoid of external contaminants.

4)
Places storeroom order and properly puts away supplies.

Communication Skill to Support the Accomplishment of Team Outcome

5)
Cooperates with coworkers to produce productive outputs.

6)
Identifies own learning needs and uses resources provided.

7)
Comprehends written and verbal instructions.

8)
Documents appropriately i.e.; load cards, shift change report, QI data.

9)
Works in all areas to accomplish daily work loads.

1)
Gives and receives appropriate feedback to and from co‑workers.

2)
Collaborates with co‑worker to prioritize work load.

3)
Understands verbal instruction.

4)
Communicates properly with co workers and customers.

Validation of Patient Care Equipment and Dept. Sterilizers

1)
Ensures that all the components of the equipment are present and assembled and ready for use each time the equipment returns to SPD.

2)
Tests the equipment for correct function following established procedures each time the equipment is processed.

3)
Runs appropriate tests for sterilizers; biological,…