Primary Location:

University Hospital - UMC

Address:

530 South Jackson Street Louisville, KY 40202

Shift:

Second Shift (United States of America)

Job Description Summary:

The primary purpose of the Sterile Processing/Scope technician is to assist in direct patient care by ensuring the OR staff has correct, fully functional, sterile instrumentation delivered in a timely manner consistent with the highest standards of customer service and primary responsibility for cleaning endoscopy scopes and equipment. Technicians are asked to perform the four basic departmental functions (decontamination, prep and pack, sterilization, and dispatch) with efficiency, expertise, and accuracy. Further, the manner in which an SPD/Scope Tech will perform these duties will be characterized by resourcefulness, determination, courtesy, and professionalism. Techs are expected to build and maintain a comprehensive body of knowledge with respect to the standards and procedures associated with the preparation, sterilization, storage, and delivery of surgical instrumentation and endoscopes per AAMI, AORN, SGNA, ASGE, and CDC guidelines.

Job Description:

Essential Functions:

• Effectively communicates with co-workers and all other hospital personnel. Able to write routine reports and correspondence; Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization

• Answers telephone promptly and assist caller with obtaining items needed

• Delivers scheduled case carts to the Surgery Department

• Inventory and delivers back-up case carts to the Surgery Department and required areas

• Responsible for returned instrumentation and supplies (if applicable) that is unused, and the integrity of packaging has not been compromised

• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality

• Performs cleaning and decontamination duties. Works quickly yet safely and thoroughly addresses all instrumentation taking into account any unique cleaning demands. Able to decontaminate all reusable instruments, sets, and utensils according to acceptable Sterile processing standards

• Disinfects and cleans endoscopy scopes and equipment according to SGNA/ASGE standards and hospital policy

• Inspects, assembles, and packages all decontaminated reusable instruments and sets looking for cleanliness and functionality of all instrumentation

• Performs wrapping and packaging duties. Prioritizes work; focuses on consistent throughput; accountable for knowledge and expertise with respect to all instruments

• Operates all processing equipment used within the department

• Performs sterilization and all monitoring activities associated with it. Knowledgeable with respect to biological monitoring; organized and efficient

• Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect regardless of their status or position

• Performs dispatch duties. Polite and knowledgeable with all OR staff; organized and efficient; ensures the department is meeting all the OR’s needs

Shift Requirements:

Shift Length: 8 - 10 hours, depending on schedule

Overtime Required: ☐ Infrequently     ☒ Sometimes    ☐ Often     ☐ n/a (exempt position)

Other Functions:

• Provides quality customer service to all customers, including co-workers

• Performs duties in a safe manner, to prevent injury to self, patients, visitors or other hospital personnel

• Contributes to maintaining supplies and sterile items for use throughout the hospital. Keeps department clean, neat, and well organized

• Performs cleaning and decontamination duties. Works quickly yet safely and thoroughly addresses all instrumentation taking into account any unique cleaning demands

• Performs wrapping and packaging duties. Prioritizes work; focuses on consistent throughput; accountable for knowledge and expertise with respect to all instruments

• Performs sterilization and all monitoring activities associated with it. Knowledgeable with respect to biological monitoring; organized and efficient

• Performs dispatch duties. Polite and knowledgeable with all OR staff; organized and efficient; ensures the department is meeting all the OR’s needs

• Contributes to all official departmental business in a professional manner

• Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potential unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly

• Performs duties in a safe manner, to prevent injury to self, visitors, or hospital           personnel

• Assists in keeping the department organized, neat, clean, and fully stocked

• Displays behavior that is consistent with a thorough understanding of the SPD Mission, Vision, and Values. Maintain compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct

• Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct

• Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times

• Performs other duties as assigned

A note on certification requirements:

Certification in sterile processing from a nationally recognized organization is required within 12-months of the hire date.

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