CENTRAL STERILE TECH-II/AMC/FT/7A-3:30P

Position: Central Sterile Tech-II

Department: Central Sterile Processing

Shift: 7A-3:30P

Status: Full Time

Facility: AMC

The Instrument Tech is responsible for the decontamination, inspection, maintenance, assembly, packaging, sterilization and distribution of surgical instrumentation, equipment, and supplies to nursing departments. The Instrument Tech must show knowledge of operation, and proper handling, of all complex equipment within the department. The Instrument Tech must show knowledge of general instrumentation and be able to receive instruction and proficiently utilize information under a high level of pressure to perform and appropriately prioritize daily tasks. The Instrument Tech must possess basic computer skills. The Instrument Tech must maintain a professional image and behavior toward patients, visitors, physicians and other employees to create a positive impression consistent with professional etiquette. The Instrument Tech will adhere to the Premier Health Core Values and the Standards of Behavior.

Essential Duties & Functions

• Decontaminates and sterilizes instruments, medical supplies and equipment, and assembles, wraps and sterilizes trays of instruments. Follows proper Standard Precautions while in decontamination and sterilization areas.
• Monitors biological and chemical wash solution to ensure quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and medical equipment.
• Assembles surgical instrument trays, and medical equipment and makes them available to sterile processing customers in a timely manner.
• Restocks, labels, and maintains inventory, submits requisitions, collects and distributes instruments, trays, crash carts, and facility medical equipment.
• Performs environmental maintenance duties and assists in maintaining inventory levels in sterile processing, the operating room, and in equipment storage areas.
• Verifies that equipment functions properly, requisitions for equipment maintenance, repair or replacement, and removes defective equipment.
• Maintains a clean work area
• Assists with maintaining established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, and quality improvement, safety, and environmental and infection control standards.
• Communicates appropriately using good interpersonal skills

TIER 2 Specific Duties & Functions:

Must possess minimum of 1-year Sterile Processing experience.

Performs call duties as dictated by facility requirements.

Is skilled in the decontamination, cleaning, assembly, and sterilization of semi-complex equipment and instrumentation.

Open Hearts

Thoracic

Spine

Ophthalmology

Neurology

Power Equipment

General specialty instrumentation: Urology, Pediatrics, ENT and Orthopedics

Robotics and scopes

Specialty Equipment – CUSA, BKA and Ultrasound.

Performs quality assurance checks on instrumentation and equipment.

Ability to enter quality events into the SPM database.

AMC Specific DME responsibilities: Order supplies, Navigate Wound Vac database, manage/conduct annual emergency cart inspection.

Decontaminates, high-level disinfects, records, and delivers TEE Probes to appropriate departmental storage area.

Ability to do daily, weekly, monthly and bi-yearly cleaning / quality of TEE machines.

Education

Minimum Level of Education Required: High School completion / GED

Licensure/Certification/Registration: N/A

Experience

Minimum Level of Experience Required: No prior job-related work experience

Preferred experience: 1-year sterile processing experience preferred

Knowledge/Skills

Knowledge of the hospital setting, infection control and medical terminology is highly desired.

Computer skills and experience is preferred.