Sterile Processing Tech
Company: MercyOne West Des Moines Med C
Location: West Des Moines
Posted on: August 3, 2022
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Job Description:
Overview
CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health
Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites
across the U.S. & from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and
virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out
of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never
before. Our communities need caring and our families need
protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed
to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor
and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both
inside our hospitals and out in the community.
Responsibilities
COMMUNICATION/INFORMATION MANAGEMENTDemonstrates and facilitates
effective departmental and inter-departmental
communications.Consistently responds to departmental and
inter-departmental needs in a prompt, accurate, clear, and precise
manner.Consistently informs appropriate individuals about problems
involving equipment, supplies, instruments, implants,
etc.Consistently maintains continuity of communications -
-COMPETENCY TO CLEAN AND DECONTAMINATE INSTRUMENTS, SUPPLIES,
EQUIPMENT, AND CASE CARTSUses care in handling instruments,
identifies heat sensitive items, and separates delicate items to
prevent damage.Consistently keeps washers loaded and
operating.Knowledgeable of the basic use of surgical
instruments.Keeps accurate records of all instruments received and
cleaned.Follows cleaning, decontamination, and sterilization
procedures per manufacturer's instructions. - -COMPETENCY TO
PROCESS IMPLANTSConsistently inspects the integrity of implant
packaging to ensure sterility.Assembles implant sets, emergency
carts, and trays with minimal assistanceConsistently processes,
checks, and labels implants in a timely, accurate, and legible
manner with minimal assistance.Replaces all items needed to
complete implant sets and specialty carts with minimal
assistance.Records requests for implants on the record
form.Consistently maintains a clean and orderly work area. -
-COMPETENCY TO PROCESS INSTRUMENTS, SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT, SETS,
TRAY, AND CASE CARTSConsistently inspects instruments for
sharpness, deterioration, alignment, and cleanliness. - Inspects
all serration and cannulations according to policy.Uses care in
handling instruments, identifies heat sensitive items, and
separates delicate items to prevent damage.Checks the condition of
instrument containers prior to use.Ensures that appropriate
sterilization indicators and filters are placed in the instrument
pan(s) prior to sterilization.Consistently follows specified
checklist when assembling instrument sets/trays.Consistently
labels/initials instrument sets and equipment accurately, legibly
and in a timely manner.Consistently ensures that instrument sets
are complete prior to sterilization; records all missing tag items
that are not replaced in instrument sets.Consistently keeps
conveyor unloaded and cleared of trays.Knowledgeable of the basic
use of surgical instruments.Correctly processes workload (case
cart, power equipment, decontaminating equipment, scopes, etc.) and
determines processing/cleaning priorities.Follows cleaning
procedure per manufacturer's instructions.Displays knowledge in
identifying surgical instrumentation. - - -COMPETENCY TO MAINTAIN
AN ENVIRONMENT THAT SUPPORTS ASEPSIS AND SAFETYUnderstands and
practices basis aseptic principles.Understands the importance of
precisely following guidelines for decontamination and loading
washers as outlined by policy and procedure.Demonstrates
understanding of basic principles of all types of sterilization
methods used at SVIMC and operates/maintains sterilizers according
to the manufacturer's recommendations.Is prompt and loads
sterilizers in the correct manner.Checks printouts at the beginning
of the sterilization cycle, and at frequent intervals during the
cycle and at the end of the cycle to ensure proper
function.Performs daily appropriate testing for sterilizers
according to manufacturer's instructions (Bowie-Dick, biological 3M
Attest).Keeps accurate and legible ledger on all sterilization test
results.Prepares cleaning solution accurately and maintains
adequate level of cleaner in the washer.Understands and complies
with infection control policies and procedures such as hand
washing, containment of infections agents/materials.Attends
in-service programs and complies with general safety guidelines,
fire safety rules, hazard communications, emergency codes and
procedures.Uses care in operating all equipment and carts; sinks
are cleaned.Sterilizer drains are free of debris and cleaned daily.
- -The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed
to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this
job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a
comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of
employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to
perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
High School diploma, GED, Metropolitan Test or equivalentProof of
completion of Mandatory Reporter abusetraining specific to
population served within three (3) months of hire.Knowledge of
surgical supplies, instruments and equipment.
Keywords: MercyOne West Des Moines Med C, West Des Moines , Sterile Processing Tech, Other , West Des Moines, Iowa
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