Central Processing Technician - FT/Day - St. Joseph Mercy Pontiac
Company: Trinity Health
Location: Pontiac
Posted on: May 10, 2022
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Job Description:
Employment Type:Full timeShift:Day ShiftDescription:Job
DescriptionJob DescriptionIAccountability Objectives:Responsible
for decontamination, cleaning, processing and sterilization of
supplies and equipment dispensed by the department following
infection control procedures.Disassembles, cleans, assembles,
sterilizes and stores procedure tray, instruments, equipment, crash
carts and supplies according to prescribed procedures and aseptic
technique. Assists in maintaining supply inventory to keep
department running optimally.IIPosition Qualifications:Minimum
Education, Licensure / Certification and Experience
Required.A.EducationHigh school diploma or G.E.D.
equivalent.Certificate of Completion from a Central Processing
Program or 1 year Sterile Processing experienceB.Licensure /
Certification---Certification through IAHCSMM or CSPBD,
preferred.CSpecial Skill / AptitudesThorough knowledge of
aseptic/sterilization techniques and procedures, infection control
workflow principles and requirements, equipment & supply processing
preferred. Experience is generally obtained by one or more years
experience in surgical setting.Good hand, arm and vision dexterity
to handle sensitive instruments and equipment; ability to
frequently lift and/or move up to 30 lbs.Ability to operate special
department computerized equipment.Excellent communication skills
with the ability to train new associates on equipment.Able to
perform duties professionally under stressful conditions.Excellent
customer service orientationskills necessary in order to deal
effectively with various levels of hospital personnel, outside
customers and community groups.D.Experience---Certificate of
Completion of Central Sterile Processing course; or min 1 year
experienceIIIDuties / Responsibilities:Sterilize instruments,
equipment, utensils, linen and supplies using various types of
autoclaves, loading same in prescribed manner, setting controls to
the specified time/temperature based on the material type and
requirements of items being sterilized. Completes appropriate
documentation records prior to item sterilization, reads and
initials autoclaveprintouts/graphs, to verify appropriate
sterilization cycles/dry times, to provide required records and
compliance, for the department, per AORN, JACHO, OSHA, and AAMI
standards and appropriate inspections.Insures proper daily
operation of autoclave units prior to use; runs and reads
biological/chemical tests according to prescribed procedure;
records results in appropriate logs; inspects autoclaves and
recorded records for visible signs of malfunction, reporting same
to manager. Oversees and processes all contaminated instruments and
supplies returned to the department; uses knowledge of
sterilization principles to correctly wrap/package items for
sterilization; processes items appropriately using the applicable
sterilization agent (i.e., gas plasma, steam). Assemble all
instrument procedure trays, packs and kits according to prescribed
manner, using content list(s) as a guide; wraps packages and
handles all items following established procedure(s); marks items
with identifying data and distributes to proper designated storage
areas; notifies manager when unable to replace parts and/or
instruments, reports supply/equipment deficiencies when necessary.
Assists in setting up the Operating Room with supplies, instruments
and dispenses product(s) as requested; assigns priority to
emergency requests; issues supplies/equipment based on knowledge of
intended use/procedure; demonstrates and exercises responsible
judgment in providing same for patient care. Disassemble and clean
patient equipment/carts (i.e., Suction D & C Machines, E.N.T. Cart,
BalloonPumps...) using approved disinfectants, detergents, soaps
and cleaners; reassemble equipment and operate to test for proper
functioning; replace lost or damaged parts (i.e., tubes,
containers, connectors) from on-hand inventory; transferring
inoperable equipment to the appropriate staging area for
repair.Maintain assigned work areas in a clean, organized manner to
meet required standards for handling sterilized and clean
materials, and a safe work environment. Cleans, refills, and
maintains integrity of adult and pediatric crash carts; assumes
final responsibility for cart documentation, expiration dates and
completeness. Uses the instrument management computer system to
maintain, prioritize workflow and track surgical instruments and
reprocessed equipment. Carries out assigned duties based on daily
assignment schedules, filling gaps to accommodate work flow and
promoting a team-focused environment. Precepts and orientates new
department employees to each work assignment area and overall
department operations, utilizing a competency checklist; completes
departmental/hospital mandatory in-services as required. Works with
appointed Operating Room Service Coordinator in a specialized OR
concentration (i.e.. Ortho, Cardiovascular/Thoracic, General/GYN,
Neuro...) to become knowledgeable of the instrumentation and it's
uses.---Demonstrates and actively promotes an understanding and
commitment to the mission of St. Joseph Mercy Oakland through
performing behaviors consistent with the Trinity Health
Values.IIIDuties / Responsibilities:Maintains a working knowledge
of applicable Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations, the
Trinity Health Organizational Integrity Program, including the
Standards of Conduct, Code of Ethics, as well as other policies and
procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects
honest, ethical and professional behaviors.Supports and conducts
one's self in a manner consistent with customer service
expectations.IVDept/Unit Specific:Not ApplicableVWorking
Conditions:May involve exposure to communicable disease, hazardous
gases/chemicals and resultant vapors from use; injury from sharp
objects; no known allergies to disinfectants, detergents, soaps and
cleaners.Frequently required to stand, stoop, walk, sit and use
stretching motions.Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionTrinity
Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000
physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve
diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the
cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and
health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that
knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize
that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our
world and that these differences often lead to innovative
solutions.Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce
(through training and education, recruitment, retention, and
development), commitment and accountability, communication,
community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
Keywords: Trinity Health, Bloomington , Central Processing Technician - FT/Day - St. Joseph Mercy Pontiac, Professions , Pontiac, Illinois
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