Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

             Accountability Objectives:

Functions as a team member under the supervision of Sterile Processing Leadership.  Responsible for supporting the decontamination and assembly process of instrumentation.

II            Position Qualifications:

   Minimum Education, Licensure / Certification and Experience Required.

   A.      Education

                        High School Diploma or GED equivalent

   B.      Licensure / Certification

                        N/A

   C       Special Skill / Aptitudes

• Excellent customer service orientation skills necessary in order to deal effectively with various levels of hospital personnel.
• Understanding of infection control workflow 
• Good hand, arm and vision dexterity to handle sensitive instruments and equipment; ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to operate department equipment.

     D.      Experience

• Not Applicable

  III          Duties / Responsibilities:

• Decontamination:
  • Receives instruments into decontamination area
    • Scans instruments sets
    • Removes genesis pans, filters, etc
    • Rinse genesis pans as necessary
  • Loads washers and cart washer
    • Loads Case Carts and instrument pans into cart washer
    • Load completed racks into instrument washer
  • Restock work stations
    • Brushes, Soap, towels, etc

• Assembly:
  • Unloads washer and cart washer
    • Place instruments and rigid containers on appropriate racks
    • Place biohazard bins in appropriate area
  • Stores sterile instruments in appropriate locations
    • Distributes sterile instruments/equipment to ancillary departments
  • Restock workstations
    • Towels, indicators, tip protectors, etc

        

      IV      Dept/Unit Specific:

                  Not Applicable

      V       Working Conditions:

           

• May involve exposure to communicable disease, hazardous gases/chemicals and resultant vapors from use; injury from sharp objects; no known allergies to disinfectants, detergents, soaps and cleaners.
• Frequently required to stand, stoop, walk, sit and use stretching motions.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.