STERILIZATION TECHNICIAN

• Patient Care
• Adheres to the departmental policy and procedures pertaining to handling, decontamination and disinfecting/sterilizing of surgical equipment/instruments, thus providing quality and safe patient care.
• Stays current on any changes with supplies or equipment needed for performing equipment/ instrument processing.
• Skills
• Demonstrates a familiarity with the equipment/instruments and items necessary for proper processing.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of microbiology as they pertain to the containment of contamination and the cleaning/disinfection process.
• Reports any problems with equipment/instruments immediately or in a timely manner.
• Completes assigned tasks in a timely fashion so as not to disrupt the days schedule.
• Assists with preparing, processing and providing functioning supplies, equipment, and linen for areas and procedures assigned.
• Anticipates and provides supplies consistently in a timely fashion.
• Keeps assigned departments and areas supplied and neatly organized using systematic inventory and material control principles.
• Consistently keep supplies current working with departments needing supplies.
• Assists with the research and input and evaluation of new equipment and supplies.
• Contributes to the C.Q.I. and cost-containment efforts of the facility.
• Keeps current in areas of responsibility, safety, C.Q.I, and standing orders by attending continuing education, reading literature, and attendance at staff meetings.
• Recognizes need for accurate records in accordance with Protocols and guidelines of sterilization process. Maintains accurate processing logs and departmental checklists.
• Collaboration
• Seeks opportunities to help other staff as available.
• Contributes to teamwork and spirit.
• Work Habits
• Adheres to the Bill of Rights, Vulnerability and Confidentiality policies.
• Treats patients and all others with courtesy and respect.
• Assists River's Edge Hospital & Clinic to maintain compliance.
• Refers to Policy and Procedure Manuals found on the "G" drive.
• Does not abuse sick time and work break policies. Comes to work prepared to meet the daily work load.
• Takes calls as needed to assure instrument preparedness.

• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required after 30 days of employment.
• Completes in-house training on care and handling of surgical services equipment/instruments by qualified hospital staff.
• Previous health care and/or hospital work experience required.
• Certification in Central Sterile Processing preferred.
• Communicates and works effectively with others.
• Sincere interest, sense of responsibility, and attention to detail required for quality patient care.
• Ability to report to work within 45 minutes or less while on-call.

PI33c043e4e570-36 Show Contact Details 3

Contact Information