Sterile Processing Trainee
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Bidding Period 03.05.2024- 03.10.2024 Under the direct supervision of the Supervisor, Surgical Processing and Support Services and/or the Supervisor, Surgical Processing, the Sterile Processing Technician Trainee trains in all areas of the Sterile Processing Department. This position is considered to be a training level, in which the length of training is determined by the level of experience.
- Satisfactorily completes training in all areas of the Sterile Processing Department and portions of the Surgical Suite, i.e., decontamination, assembly area-sterilizing, house table and OR instrumentation, sterile storage, running, case cart picking, packrooms, and equipment testing.
- Follows daily assignment as outlined on the shift assignment sheet and exhibits flexibility when asked to change assignments as needed.
- Collects and cleans instruments and equipment after use on patient procedures.
- Inspects equipment and instrumentation for malfunction and/or missing parts and reports same to Sterile Processing management.
- Assembles instruments and equipment according to departmental standards/guidelines and uses the daily Production Screen and Key Supply List, Cart/Tray Markers as directed.
- Wraps and/or places in sterion containers, equipment or instruments needing sterilization.
- Sterilizes equipment/instruments, using all methods of sterilization and high level disinfection available in the Sterile Processing/OR department, and completes the appropriate documentation required for the sterilization procedure.
- Functions in Central Distribution on night shift.
- Assists in maintaining an adequate inventory of instruments, equipment, and supplies.
- Performs daily cleaning and stocking of work areas.
- Performs monthly departmental cleaning/documentation as directed.
- Provides individual operating rooms with equipment/instrumentation per their request/s.
- Performs the above functions according to Sterile Processing and Operating Room policy and procedure.
- Checks for outdated supplies when indicated.
- Performs errands and acts as messenger when needed.
- Has the ability to work rapidly and accurately to meet supply and demand needs, and at the same time achieving quality results.
- Complies with the medical centers attendance standards.
- Attends and Achieves 100% attendance at all mandatory in-service programs, both departmental and hospital wide.
- Completes mandatory education and training in order to maintain organization and department specific competencies and requirements. Maintains applicable certification/licensure.
- Follows system and department policies and procedures with special attention to attendance and punctuality, confidentiality, dress code, display of the ID badge and safety.
- Other duties as assigned
Education:
- High school graduate or the equivalent.
Certifications:
Complexity of Work:
- Communicates effectively and can read, write and follow oral and written instructions.
- Possesses the ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
- Courteous and customer-oriented exhibiting Service Plus standards at all times.
- Able to work cooperatively with co-workers and OR personnel.
Work Experience:
- Sterile Processing experience is preferred.
- Surgical Technician experience is preferred.
- Working knowledge of Operating Room instrumentation is preferred.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to perform duties while standing, sitting, stooping, and reaching for prolonged periods of time. Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time.
- Ability to lift and carry items weighing 25 pounds on a continual basis ability to push, pull, and navigate carts weighing up to 100 pounds.
- Possible exposure to biological and chemical contamination.
- Manual dexterity sufficient to perform basic functions of position day to day instrument counting, sorting and assembly. Requires corrected hearing and vision to normal range.
- Must be able to distinguish basic colors and shades of colors to utilize color-coded systems used for instrument identification. All applicants will be required to be prescreened for color blindness by our Occupational Health Department.
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required