SPD tech

SUMMARY The Central Sterile Technician reports to the Manager Sterile Processing. Under the direction of the Lead Sterile Processing Technician, performs duties to reprocess surgical instruments and medical equipment, according to established decontamination, cleaning, high‑level disinfection (HLD) and sterilization procedures for all surgical services and hospital departments that require reprocessing of equipment. 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 Prepares individual case carts for each surgical procedure; accesses records and prints pick lists from automated Centricity Preoperative Report Tree. Prints report, verifies scheduled procedures before loading case carts. Once cases are verified, locates supplies, stocks case carts, sends completed labeled case carts to the Operating Room, and responds to calls for additional equipment and instruments as needed. Re‑stocks and inspects exchange carts, emergency surgical carts daily, specialty carts (Ear, Nose & Throat - ENT, Cysto), intubation trays and inpatient floor specialty trays in accordance with standardized supply lists and par levels. Transports carts, instruments and supplies as needed to the Main Operating Room (MOR), SurgiCenter Operating Room (SCOR) and other departments that use SPD services. After donning Personal Protective Equipment (PPD), receives used surgical case carts and other equipment; unloads instruments and equipment for cleaning, decontamination and HLD. Loaner instruments brought into SPD to be used on surgical cases are inventoried, assessed for functionality and verified for cleaning prior to SPD cleaning process. Follows all OSHA and AAMI procedures, practices and safety precautions to decontaminate contents and equipment; cleans according to designated processing method by hand, sonic unit or automatic washer. Sorts and inspects instruments for damage; assembles, lubricates, recalibrates and tests power surgical tools, scopes, retractors and other equipment after each cleaning to assure good working order. Performs minor repairs on surgical instruments as needed; notifies department manager if additional repairs are required. Assembles instruments into standard and specialty sets using pick lists created by OR clinical teams by service line. Documents issues with any instrument set and informs manager to ensure information is communicated to service line team leaders. Prepares items for sterilization by type of instrument ensuring the correct sterilizing wrap or container is used; ensures correct sterilizing integrators and marking tape are used; places items on correct sterilizing loading cart; programs correct sterilizing cycle; documents and logs all instrument sets sterilized in logs; documents biological sterilizing tests before releasing items as sterile; re‑shelves sterilized items in proper location or transports them to designated department. Performs daily Biological Indicator, Daily Air Removal Test (DART) and other quality tests on sterilizers and other cleaning equipment in all areas of surgical services. Cleans sterilizers per policy to ensure optimum working efficiency; checks and sets programs; operates Steam, Sterrad and Steris sterilizers using manufacturers’ guidelines. Maintains stock levels of materials, disposable and reusable supplies and equipment; receives new materials; verifies contents by reviewing packing slips; receives, uncaps and inspects for damaged items. Prepares and maintains various manual and computerized records of all activities, including productivity records; stores supplies and equipment in proper area; routinely checks inventory for outdated reprocessing items and expiration dates; notifies manager when items are no longer usable and assists with their return. Maintains quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control in accordance with OSHA, AAMI, hospital and department policies and procedures. QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or equivalent required. Must have CRCST through HSPA (or its equivalent through CBSPD) within 12 months; knowledge of surgical instruments and medical terminology preferred. Six months of experience in sterile and reprocessing or related area preferred, including case cart system experience. Computer proficiency and knowledge of Centricity Preoperative Manager Report Tree (or similar software) and Word Processing programs preferred. Interpersonal skills to interact and communicate with staff and vendors at all levels. Organizational and numerical ability to receive, count, and store materials as well as prepare and maintain case carts and documentation; ability to follow precise written instructions for decontamination, cleaning, sterilization and case cart preparation procedures. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Working environment exposes incumbent to heat and cleaning chemicals; potential hazard minimized by adherence to safety procedures and use of protective clothing and equipment. Visual and manual dexterity required to operate automatic washers and sterilization equipment. Physical ability to stand for long periods of time, lift and carry moderately heavy trays, push carts into sterilization unit and receive and store supplies, materials and equipment. PAY RANGE $19.97 - $32.96 EEO STATEMENT 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 The Miriam Hospital - 164 Summit Ave Providence, Rhode Island 02906 WORK TYPE Night Shift WORK SHIFT 10pm - 6:30am DAILY HOURS 8 hours DRIVING REQUIRED No SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY None #J-18808-Ljbffr