Sterile Processing Technician

SUMMARY:

Performs with minimal supervision, all activities relating to the sterile processing and inventory management of surgical sets, equipment, medical supplies, endoscopy and linen in support of Morton Hospital and satellite customers.
Responsible for direct support function of Inventory Management in the areas of SPD stock levels, OR case cart management, and Patient Care Procedure Carts.
Monitors and documents all aspects of sterile processing procedures to ensure the highest level of quality assurance standards are performed accurately.
Requires schedule flexibility to work alternate shifts, weekends, and holidays to accommodate staffing needs.

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs processing techniques in accordance with AAMI and JCAHO standards and Infection Control Guidelines in the sterilization of surgical instrumentation, sets, equipment, expendable medical supplies, and linen.

Demonstrates knowledge of proper methods of the decontamination of surgical instruments, endoscopes, and equipment.
Demonstrates knowledge of proper preparation, assembly and packaging using rigid container, peel pouches and wraps
Demonstrates knowledge of the application of the proper HLD and sterilization methods conducive to the items being processed or sterilized.

INSTRUMENT, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES - ASSEMBLY AND PREPARATION:

Applies numerous preparation techniques to insure sterilization and damage prevention.
Inspects items for serviceability and function.
Inspects sets and packages to ensure integrity and proper preparation.

STERILIZATION - PROCESSING PROCEDURES:

Testing, monitoring, handling, and loading of items for sterilization using Prev Vac/Gravity Steam, Sterrad, Steris Sterilizers and HLD

Demonstrates proper loading techniques.
Demonstrates proper handling techniques.
Demonstrates proper testing procedures
Demonstrates proper monitoring procedures.

INVENTORY MANAGEMENT:

Reorder, storage, location, and distribution of processed and stocked items in SPD.
Fills surgical Case Carts in support of surgical services (OR and Day Surgery).
Restocks Patient Care Procedure Carts in support of clinics, PCA and unit departments.
Restocks department stock par levels.

SPD EMPLOYEE EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMPLIANCE:

Attends all mandatory department in-service programs and regularly attends department meetings and educational in-services.

Attends or follows up on all mandatory in-services directly job related.
Attends or follows up on department issues and information dissemination.
Annotates and records all instructional or informative hard copy education.
Displays interest and participatory attitude related to Quality Improvement Programs.

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES:

Maintains an informed awareness and familiarity with various reference to Policies and Procedures maintained in the Department.

WORK ETHIC:

Demonstrates support of departmental professionalism and teamwork.
Provides exemplary support of Department Teamwork
Reports to work on schedule and on time.
Adheres to Steward Healthcare policy of Use of Earned Time.
Provides support of department customers in the application of communication, prioritization and technical reference guidance to internal and external hospital staff.
Displays willingness to assist in unassigned areas in response to workload cycles.
Completes all assigned tasks accurately and efficiently.
Performs all job assignments applying proper work safety techniques of ergonomics, body mechanics and PPE and Infection Control Principles.

Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.

Commits to recognize and respect cultural diversity for all customers (internal and external).
Communicates effectively with internal and external customers with respect of differences in cultures, values, beliefs and ages, utilizing interpreters when needed.

Performs other duties as assigned

EDUCATION:

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Active Certified/Registered Central Supply Technician (CRCST) status

1 year experience as Sterile Processing/CPMS word, MS Excel

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of Sterile technique, sterilization. Care and handling of surgical instrumentation, tray preparation, and special procedure items.
Ability to operate all sterilization equipment
Ability to comply with all department and hospital procedures and policies
Ability to read, write and speak English clearly
Good written and oral skills, knowledge of medical terminology required
Ability to work independently
Ability to act in respectful and professional manner at all times even under stressful situations

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the main duties and responsibilities of this job.
The employee will perform or have exposure to the following 75% or more:

Stand/walk
Use hands to finger, feel, reach with hands and arms, climb, or balance
Talk or Hear
Lift up to 25lbs
Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals
Exposure to cleaning agents/chemicals

The employee will perform or have exposure to the following 50 - 75%:

Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Lift up to 10lbs
Exposure to blood borne pathogens
Exposure to hot or noisy equipment

The employee will perform or have exposure to the following 25 - 50%:

Taste or Smell
Lift up to 50lbs
Exposure to flammable, explosive gases
Exposure to dust or other irritants
Exposure to grease or oils

Vision Requirements:

Close vision
Distance vision
Color vision
Peripheral vision
Depth perception
Ability to adjust focus

Safety equipment used while performing this job:

Safety eye glasses
Face shields
Surgical mask and gown
Gloves

Pay Range:

$20.32-$29.68

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location:

795 Middle Street - 795 Middle Street Fall River, Massachusetts 02721

Work Type:

m-f 9-530

Work Shift:

Day

Driving Required:

No

Union:

1199 Seiu United Healthcare Workers East