Job Description:

This position is responsible for ensuring that all surgical supplies, instruments and equipment are properly inventoried, decontaminated, assembled, inspected, packaged, sterilized, stored, distributed and tracked in a quality / timely manner throughout the hospital. Will train to perform these duties independently and without close supervision.

Shift Details: Mon to Fri 9 AM to 5:30 PM

Scope

As a SPD subject matter expert, will lead SPD projects, troubleshoots issues, develops procedures and assists in the implementation of best practices in the improvement of SPD practices and procedures.May act as an educator for the department to provide on the job (OJT) to new associates.Implements best practices established by SCL Health in agreement with The Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI), The Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN) and manufactures recommendations for the care and handling of surgical instrumentation in defining policies and processes for Sterile Processing.May act as a liaison with other departments and within a multi-discipline work team.Operates and monitors sterilization equipment.Prioritizes daily tasked based on interpretation of surgical schedule, determining the requirement for instruments for each surgical case.Disassembles carts and follows Universal Precautions for decontamination.Sterilizes, disinfects durable medical equipment and instruments, packages clean supplies and instruments, maintains records for all instruments and transports sterilized items to the floor.Assembles sterilized instruments and rechecks all instruments for cleanliness and/or impairment. Properly checks power equipment.Takes measures to allow for easy instrument tracking including following labeling processes, use of engraver or instrument identifying marking tools, reporting and documenting all missing instruments and implants replaced in trays.Communicates the equipment and instrument inventory status with the Central Processing staff and Surgery Charge Nurse including order status, back orders and/or changes.Responds to emergency situations by insuring all emergency, trauma and add-on cases are supplied properly and delivered to the Operating Room in a timely manner.Utilizes applications and technology to accurately facilitate record keeping in accordance with State and Federal regulations.Provides on the job training on the job training (OJT) to newly hired associates in the department.Promotes mission, vision, and values of SCL Health, and abides by service behavior standards.Performs other duties as assigned.May be required to work overtime based on business need.May be required to float to other departments (within scope of competency and qualifications) based on business need.May be required to be placed on-call during a regularly scheduled shift.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent3 - 5+ years of experience in Sterile Processing

Preferred

Certified Registered Central Supply Technician (CRCST) or Certified Sterile Processing Department Technician (CSPDT), or Certified Surgical Technician (CST)2+ years of experience in a hospital or clinic operating room

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements list must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. . . . Strong verbal and written communication skills. Strong leadership abilities. Regular attendance to perform work on site during regularly scheduled business hours or scheduled shifts is required. Subject matter expert of cleaning, disinfection and decontamination processes and sterilizers. Subject matter expert in types and functions of instruments and equipment (e.g. endoscopic, microsurgical, robotic and power). Subject matter expert in the technology and software applications used to track, log, document instruments, durable medical equipment, repairs, etc. Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically within a multi-functional team. Experience and understanding in the use of computers, as well as the ability to learn software relevant to Sterile Processing. Ability to successfully function in a fast-paced, service oriented environment. Ability to work nights and/or weekends.

Physical Requirements:

Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.- and -Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.- and -Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.- and -Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.- and -Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc).- and -May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

Location:

Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital

Work City:

Wheat Ridge

Work State:

Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. 

$21.14 - $32.63

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