Northern Light Inland Hospital
Department:
Operating Room
Position is located:
Inland Hospital
Work Type:
PRN
Hours Per Week:
Variable
Work Schedule:
Variable
Summary:
Disassembles, cleans, assembles, sterilizes, and stores procedure trays, instruments, equipment and supplies according to prescribed procedures and aseptic technique under the direct supervision of the Nurse Manager of Surgical Services. Completes requests to dispense equipment and supplies and assists in maintaining and processing and maintaining department inventory.
Responsibilities:
Central Service Technician 1. Sterilizes instruments, equipment, utensils, linen and supplies using various types of autoclaves and aerators. Loads autoclaves in the prescribed manner and set controls to specified time and temperature according to material and requirements of items being sterilized. Completes appropriate documentation records prior to sterilization. Reads and initials autoclave graph to verify appropriate sterilization cycle and provides required records for inspection. 2. Assembles all instrument procedure trays, packs and kits according to the prescribed manner using content lists as a guide. Wraps packages and handles all items following procedure. Marks items with identifying data and distributes or stores in designated area. Notifies supervisor when unable to replace parts or when equipment is deficient in the work area. 3. Dispenses products requested for sterile and non-sterile equipment and supplies. Assigns priority to emergency requests and issues required supplies and equipment based on knowledge of procedure intended. Assembles and wraps materials, instruments and supplies according to established aseptic technique. 4. Disassembles and cleans equipment such as suction machines, IV monitors, heating pumps, using approved disinfectants, detergents, soaps and cleaners. Reassembles equipment after cleaning and operates to test for proper functioning. Replaces lost or damaged parts such as tubes, containers and connectors from stock on hand. Completes required forms and transfers inoperable equipment to the appropriate holding area for repair. 5. Maintains assigned work areas and equipment in a clean and organized condition to maintain required standards for handling sterilized and clean materials and to maintain a safe work environment. 6. Assists in orientation of new employees to each work assignment area and overall department operation. 7. Performs other related duties as required such as examining sterilization/expiration dates; reporting inoperable equipment; making visual inventory inspections to maintain adequate stock and supply levels; tests effectiveness of autoclave function by assembling and placing culture spore tests following procedure; stores new and reprocessed equipment and supplies; cleans shelves and work areas and mops liquid spills from floors as necessary. Cross-training within the surgical service. 8. Senior Technician a. Co-ordinates and adheres to regulatory standards b. Accepts the challenge of additions to department workload and responsibility. c. Demonstrates excellent leadership and communication skills in coordinating the activities of the CSP department d. Responsible for enforcing the department policies and procedures with the technicians. e. Demonstrates a multidisciplinary approach to technicians and ancillary departments f. Assists the Director in formulating new policies and procedures. g. Demonstrates independence in conducting and contributing to projects which relate to new procedures, products or methods in the department. h. Responsible for orienting and training new personnel i. Performs other duties as assigned Professional Requirements:
1. Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean. 2. Completes annual education requirements. (Look for education material I In Excel.) 3. Meets all mandatory in-services and takes advantage of other learning opportunities Attends annual review and department in-services as scheduled. 4. Attends at least 75% __ staff meetings annually, read all monthly staff meeting minutes. 5. Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner. 6. Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities. 7. Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices. 8. Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the facility, as well as the focus statement of the department. 9. Displays positive behavior toward physician, co-worker, patient and family by demonstrating sensitivity to needs, and providing support. 10. Complies with Inland Hospital Hand Hygiene Standards. 11. Adheres to Inland Hospital Standards of Behavior. 12. Performs other essential duties as assigned.
Other Information:
Competencies and Skills
Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust:
Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.
Cultivates Respect:
Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of diversity, inclusion, empowerment and cooperation.
Fosters Accountability:
Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.
Practices Compassion:
Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.
Education
Required High School Diploma/General Educational Development (GED)
Working Conditions
Potential exposure to diseases or infections.
Potential exposure to hazardous materials.
Work beyond the regularly scheduled hours.
Prolonged periods of standing.
Prolonged periods of walking.
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