Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH)
Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH)
ABOUT NCH
NCH is an independent, locally governed non-profit delivering premier comprehensive care. Our healthcare system is comprised of two hospitals, an alliance of 700+ physicians, and medical facilities in dozens of locations throughout Southwest Florida that offer nationally recognized, quality health care.
NCH is transforming into an Advanced Community Healthcare System(TM) and we’re proud to: Provide higher acuity care and Centers of Excellence; Offer Graduate Medical Education and fellowships; Have endowed chairs; Conduct research and participate in national clinical trials; and partner with other health market leaders, like Hospital for Special Surgery, Encompass, and ProScan.
Join our mission to help everyone live a longer, happier, healthier life. We are committed to care and believe there's always more at NCH – for you and every person we serve together. Visit nchjobs.org to learn more.
JOB SUMMARY
The Sterile Processing Technician HSS is responsible for inventory management, distribution, receiving, and sterile processing of instruments/equipment. They are responsible for the case cart room in maintenance of sterile products, and accurately pulling cases based on doctor’s preference cards. The Sterile Processing Technician HSS provides support for the OR’s by providing transport of patients, positioning assistance, room turnover and cleaning, and stocking of supplies
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
– Other duties may be assigned.
· Understands and follows department policies and procedures, acts as preceptor for staff.
· Uses PPE (Personal protective equipment) such as impervious gown, face shield and gloves appropriate to the department.
· Appropriately runs washer/decontaminator. Loads of instruments correctly. Operates properly and records load properly.
· Appropriately uses Sonic Cleaner and compressed air.
· Receives contaminated instruments and equipment. Disassembles instruments, mechanical cleaning, hand washing of instruments, micro instruments, and rubber goods.
· Knowledge of instrument trays to be able to sort instruments into specific sets, in all specialties.
· Ability to determine instrumentation that is heat/fluid sensitive that needs to be hand cleaned and dried.
· Follow all manufacturers’ Instructions for Use (IFU) in instrument management.
· Understands and knows how to use the dryer unit.
· Assembling instruments serves as a resource to staff for specialty trays. Identifies and inspects instruments.
· Use of count sheets to assemble sets.
· Utensil Preparation for all specialties. Understands methods of wrapping and packaging, pouch packaging, dating items and paper wrapping in a fashion to ensure contents are not compromised.
· Knowledge of types of sterilizers and how they function and clean each of the following: Steam, Sterrad, and Steris System 1.
· Knowledge of sterilization parameters includes proper use of, load control books, how to read the results and documentation, validates parameters met with the following: steam tape, gas tape, internal steam integrators, Sterrad integrators.
· Knowledge of Biological Indicators, including proper placement in sterilizer, quality control, incubation and reading the results, documentation and validation of process for the following: Steam Biological indicators, Sterrad Biological indicators, Immediate Use Steam Sterilization Biological indicators and Steris System 1 Biological indicators.
· Physician preferences and location of supplies. Reconcile cards to special procedure.
· Knowledge of medical terminology and surgical case types in all specialties.
· Takes initiative and volunteers to help others, prepare end of shift report, and supervise staff.
· Identifies opportunities to reduce waste and expense.
· Demonstrates the ability to multi-task.
· Demonstrates proper, thorough and timely cleaning of suites between cases with expected turnover timelines. Restores furniture to proper position. Cleans specialized surgical equipment, before and after procedures following the manufacturer’s guidelines. Cleans Physiologic monitoring equipment and return to ready state for next patient.
· Always apply principles of standard precautions. Safely solidifies and disposes of blood and other bio-waste after each procedure.
· Maintains and stocks supplies and equipment, replenishing both on an ongoing basis throughout the assigned shift, in a fast-effective manner, including IV fluids.
· Delivers urine, blood, sputum and stool specimens to the lab as directed.
· Responds timely to all requests and communicates appropriately.
· Demonstrates the ability to recognize and perform emergency measures, including CPR when indicted.
· Demonstrates and maintains annual competencies.
· Assists staff with patient positioning and transfers. Correctly identify patients by armband and reports delays in transport immediately to Charge Nurse.
· Respond promptly to all pages from peri-operative areas. Running errands to other departments in a timely manner.
· Housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness and order of the department.
· Returns equipment to appropriate area after use.
· Cleans and maintains patient stretchers and beds as needed.
· Utilizes free time to wipe down equipment and keeps hallways clear.
· Meets and exceeds expectations of the patients and all other customers we serve.
· Actively assists and supports departmental activities to ensure that operational and salary expenses are equal to or less than the approved budget. Understands the principles and concepts of performance improvement. Looks for opportunities and solutions for process improvement and seeks to improve job skills.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
· Minimum of High School or GED required.
· Successful completion of a Surgical Tech or Sterile Processing Tech training program.
OR
Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) from CBSPD Program OR Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) from Healthcare Sterile Processing Association.
OR
Minimum of 2 years of applicable experience in a sterile processing department and obtaining CSPDT or CRCST within one year of hire.
· Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association
· Intermediate computer knowledge: Uses Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows.