JOB SUMMARY
The Sterile Processing Tech supports and coordinates functions efficiently to meet customer expectations. All the criteria-based duties and standards within this document will be performed according to established policies, procedures, and guidelines within the surgery department and ancillary departments.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Maintains a thorough knowledge of AAMI standards and AORN recommended guidelines for practice.
- Provides safe decontamination of equipment and instrumentation.
- Provides sterile processing of surgical instrumentation and re-useable supplies/equipment utilized throughout hospital and clinics.
- Maintains quality assurance with accurate logs.
- Ensures adequate supplies and instrumentation are available for surgery schedule.
- Provides service excellence to all customers.
- Demonstrates efficient time management and prioritization skills.
- Ensures sterility of all surgical instruments prior to surgery.
- Practices fiscal responsibility and accountability.
- Actively participates in hospital committees, CQI teams, and Quality Improvement Program.
- Maintains a clean and safe environment.
- Functions as a liaison and resource person for clinical staff and surgeons.
- Adheres to CCMH policies and procedures.
- Develops and maintains professional rapport with other departments and clinics.
- Provides wrapping and proper storage of non-disposable surgical instrumentation.
- Call is required.
- Must be free from governmental sanctions involving health care and/or financial practices.
- Complies with the hospital’s Corporate Compliance Program including, but not limited to, the Code of Conduct, laws and regulations, and hospital policies and procedures
- Other duties as assigned. This list is non-exhaustive.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
- Education
- High school graduate or GED.
- Licensure
- Experience
- 2 years of experience in sterile processing
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