Sterile Processing Tech 2 - Sterile Process - St. Vincent Medical Center

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Work Shift:

Days/Afternoons (United States of America)

Current Certification in Sterile processing highly preferred

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

Under general supervision, inspects, cleans, assembles and sterilized patient care equipment, supplies, and instruments according to established policies and procedures and according to manufacturer's instructions. Distributes equipment, instruments and supplies to all areas of the Medical Center as well as satellite facilities.  Responsible for all surgery instruments and equipment needing cleaning, sterilization, etc.  Primary duties may vary depending on area assigned.

Essential Job Functions

• Collects soiled/reusable equipment and instruments. Using state of the art sterile processing methods and strict adherence to established procedures, manually/mechanically decontaminates instruments, trays and equipment.

• Sterilizes patient care equipment and supplies by operating sterilizing equipment according to established policies/procedures and following manufacturer's instructions.  'assures processed instrumentation meets the stringent criteria for sterility and use in the OR prior to distribution.

• Inventories/stocks and delivers supplies, carts, equipment to all facility areas as needed.  Determines adequate levels of reserve supplies for routine use and emergency situations. Rotates stock, inspecting for outdates, ensuring stock for perioperative room is located to designated areas. Notifies supply chain supervisor of missing items on case cart pick sheets.

• Assists with orientation of new employees. Participates in department meetings, in-services and QA/QI planning.

• Performs and documents quality control aspects of sterile processing.  Accurately maintains comprehensive quality assurance standards related to sterilization and infection control in a sterile area.

• Ensures that controlled activities (i.e., equipment sterilization, PAR levels, sterile wraps, etc.) are documented and maintained in a matter commensurate with accepted standards and protocol.

• Performs duties of instrument technician as needed.

• Fulfills surgical patient material needs by building case cart requisitions and immediate requests as required, and delivers items to the end user by various transportation modes within the facility as part of supply management including perioperative and cardiovascular operating rooms

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

Certified as a Central Service Technician by CBSPD or IAHCSMM or obtain within one year of hire. (required)

Education

High school diploma or GED (required)

This is a collective bargaining position.

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department:

STERILE PROCESS - ST. VINCENT

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohi