Job Description

JOB SUMMARY



Responsible for the cleaning, processing, sterilization, storage and distribution of reusable instruments and trays to facilitate age specific patient care as according to HSPA Standards. Under the direct supervision of the SPD Manager and/or Educator, Supervisor of the Sterile Processing Department Responsible for assigned shifts as scheduled.



Key Job Responsibilities



Essential Function



1. Decontaminates, processes, sterilizes, stores and distributes instrument sets to facilitate age specific patient care.



2. Acquires knowledge in all aspects of sterilizers, sonic wash, washer-disinfectors, and starred,



3. Monitors steam sterilizer loads, has ability to identify problems concerning codes and warnings on computer printouts.



4. Maintains instrument availability for scheduled and additional cases.



5. Process and assemble instruments trays and peel packs in the most efficient manner possible, which includes having all trays complete and ready for their appropriate procedures in a timely manner.



6. Complete knowledge of the biological indicators for testing of the sterilizers in the absence of the supervisor.



7. Complete knowledge of all tests Bowie Dick (DART) test, Leak Test, Attest, and Water Quality Tests for sterilizer and Washers testing in the absence of the supervisor.



8. Coordinates recall procedures in the event we have a positive culture.



9. Coordinates with surgery personnel on instrument sets needed for surgery cases.



10. Responds and communicates well with co-workers and other departments.



Essential Function



11. Complete knowledge of storage and distribution of supplies which includes pulling supplies as needed for the OR, printing the OR Surgery Schedule for the next day's surgery cases, printing Resource Maps and replenishing Case Carts Emergency Carts as well as Isolation Carts and/or delivering orders requested by the designated area in the Operating Room.



12. Performs any other related responsibilities as required or directed.



Physical Demands



A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.



Physical Demand



N/A



Rarely



Occasionally



Frequently



Constantly



Weight



Standing



X



Walking



X



Sitting



X



Lifting



X



Carrying



X



Pushing



X



Pulling



X



Climbing



X



Balancing



X



Stooping



X



Kneeling



X



Crouching



X



Crawling



X



Reaching



X



Handling



X



Grasping



X



Feeling



X



Talking



X



Hearing



X



Repetitive Motions



X



Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination



X



Education



Education Level



Education Details



Required/ Preferred



High School Diploma



or equivalent and the ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations.



Required



Completion of the SPD 360 classroom training program and on the job training required by the hospital.



Required



Work Experience



Experience



Experience Details



Required/ Preferred



Experience with care, handling, and assembly of surgical instrumentation, sterilization practices, and surgical supplies



Preferred