Sterile Processing Aide - Cape Cod Hospital : Job Details

Purpose of Position Serves as resource to Sterile Processing customers by ensuring that all surgical supplies, instruments and equipment are properly processed. Description Decontamination • Identifies and uses appropriate methods and solutions to decontaminate instruments and clinical equipment. • Able to sort, disassemble, decontaminate, rinse and disinfect instruments and clinical equipment. • Understands and adheres to proper PPE attire. Preparing Instruments • Consistently uses count sheets to correctly assemble instrumentation. • Properly protect, wrap/containerize and or peel package and label instruments • Identifies and inspects for cleanliness and functionality of instrumentation. Storage/Distribution • Properly handles and stores sterile supplies, equipment and instruments. • Accesses Doctor preference cards. • Retrieves, disburses and tracks medical and surgical supplies and equipment to the customer in a quality and timely manner. Sterilization Process • Selects appropriate sterilization methods. • Understands and adheres to the correct practices of sterilization. • Properly documents and verifies sterilization loads and biological tests to determine the efficiency of the sterilization process. Equipment • Operates and understands the equipment specific to SPD: steam, ETO, Sterrad and Steris I sterilizers, cart washers, washer/disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners and heat sealers as well as a different array of testing devices. Inventory Control • Understands and implements the processes involved in ordering, receiving, stocking and monitoring usage of surgical supplies. • Communicates supply issues to appropriate personnel in a timely manner. General • Serves as a resource to customers on all SPD functions. • In conjunction with management tracks his/her progress in regards to training, staff meetings and in-service education. • Performs duties as a SPD Aide independently, works proficiently without direct supervision. • Demonstrates the ability to stand on call' • Maintains a clean and orderly work area. • Helps precept new employees (Grades 10, 11a, 12a) • Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers. • Perform other work-related duties as requested or assigned. Qualifications Qualifications Grade 8, Sterile Processing Aide • Ability to read, write and communicate in English • High School Education or GED. • Basic Computer skills. • Good interpersonal skills, being concise by phone, intercom and in person. • Successful completion of Medical Terminology course OR successful passage of CCH Medical Terminology challenge exam. • Must have 1 of the following: o Successful completion of Anatomy & Physiology course (High School level or higher) o Successful passage of CCH Anatomy Exam o SPD Technician Certification o 3 years recent (within the past 5 years) SPD experience • Must take the SPD Technician Certification exam within 12 months of hire. • Must successfully pass the SPD Technician Certification exam within eighteen (18) months of hire and must maintain certification. Qualifications Grade 10, Sterile Processing Technician I Must qualify as a Grade 8 - Sterile Processing Aide. In addition, • 1 year experience as a SPD aide • SPD Technician Certification Qualifications Grade 11a, Sterile Processing Technician II Must qualify as a Grade 10 - Sterile Processing Technician I. In addition, • 1 Year experience as a SPD Technician • Surgical Instrument Processor Certification Qualifications Grade 12a, Sterile Processing Technician III Must qualify as a Grade 11a - Sterile Processing Technician II. In addition, • Surgical Instrument Processor Certification and/or Ambulatory Surgery Technician Certification