Sterile Processing Technician

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Parkland: LL BLK 400time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
986062
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* Work Schedule:

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* ** Weekends (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday: 9:00 AM- 9:30 PM
**** Disclaimer
* * The following job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job.
** Primary Purpose
** Monitors equipment and supply levels within assigned area to ensure that clean, sterile, and packages of supplies and equipment are readily available to the departments that the function supports.
** Education*
* • High school graduate or GED required.
** Experience*
* • Experience in a hospital environment preferred.
** Skills or Special Abilities*
* • Must be able to read written directions and to write legibly.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with patients, visitors and hospital staff.
• Must be able to lift, carry and push heavy objects.
• Must have ability to learn basic PC skills as needed to complete daily tasks.
• Must have knowledge of principles and policies concerning sterilization techniques and practices.
• Must be able to operate all sterilization equipment and to recognize equipment malfunction.
• Must be able to demonstrate basic record keeping and inventory control skills.
** Responsibilities
* ** Maintains inventory par levels in assigned areas through acquisition of cataloged stocked supplies and informs superiors of needed non-stock and special order supplies.
* Prepares needed case carts according to pull sheets and specialty carts according to inventory sheets and reports all discrepancies.
* Decontaminates all used instruments and equipment according to departmental policy and the manufactures recommendations while adhering to OSHA guidelines for employee safety.
* Maintains competencies on equipment in the area and validates and documents all equipment functions properly.
* Assembles instrument sets according to the count sheets and departmental guidelines while ensuring cleanliness, functionality and proper set up for sterilization.
* Ensures equipment requiring validation testing is completed.
* Prepares instruments for sterilization by utilizing proper packaging and wrapping techniques or following the manufactures guidelines for rigid containers.
* Collects, reads and documents autoclave indicator and biological results to ensure functionality of all sterilization equipment.
* Sterilizes instruments and equipment according to the manufactures recommendations while adhering to departmental standards for loading, validating and documenting each item processed.
* Maintains competencies on all equipment and processes in the area.
* Properly handles transports and stores sterile instruments and equipment according to departmental guidelines.
* Identifies ways to improve the work processes of the Sterile Processing area, and to improve customer satisfaction/internal contacts. Makes recommendations to supervisor, implements and monitors results as appropriate in support of the department goals and the mission of Parkland.
* Maintains a positive working relationship with patients and other hospital personnel to ensure that the needs of the perspective groups are met.
* Takes responsibility for own professional growth and development by attending seminars and workshops (both in-house and off campus), and remains current on industry changes, validating this knowledge as appropriate into job responsibilities.
* Trains new employees as required.
* Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines that impact the Sterile Processing area. Develops effective internal controls that promote adherence to applicable state/federal laws, and the program requirements of accreditation agencies and federal, state, and private health plans. Seeks advice and guidance as necessary to ensure proper understanding.
* Other duties as assigned.
** Job Accountabilities
*** Identifies ways to improve work…