Sterile Processing Equipment Technician 2
Norwalk Hospital Association, Norwalk, CT, United States
Summary
Fulfills all Level 1 Tech responsibility. Under minimal supervision, performs various manual and automated activities in the processing of equipment, surgical instruments and supplies for decontamination, sterilization and general processing. Responsible for item tracking and inspection using a computerized system tracking program. Distributes and prepares equipment, instruments and supplies used for the care and treatment of surgical and endoscopic patients. Works independently and assumes charge role on weekends and during the week as needed.
Responsibilities
Prioritizes workflow of the Sterile Processing Department, including immediate needs of the Operating Room and other departments with stat requests. Uses critical thinking to prioritize work to be completed on each shift using the volume of the current department.
Takes responsibility for communicating needs and priorities to the Supervisor or Lead Tech. Attends daily communication meetings including huddles and shift change meetings.
Verifies that all equipment and instruments required for the next day's procedures have been accounted for following established departmental guidelines.
Prepares case carts for next day's procedures while identifying missing equipment, supplies & instruments following departmental guidelines for shortage resolution.
Works with the Supervisor or Lead Tech to ensure all sterile processing functions comply with the AAMI standards and other appropriate regulations in all areas including decontamination, product sterility, packaging integrity, department equipment monitoring.
Works with the Supervisor to maintain designated levels of sterile and nonsterile supplies for the department and hospital.
Instructs and mentors new employees in prioritizing workflow during peak & emergency situations while demonstrating proficiency & efficiency.
Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education
HS GRAD/EQUIVALENT
Required Experience
Minimum formal education of High School Diploma and minimum of three years sterile processing experience.
Working Conditions
Manual: significant manual skills/motor coordination & finger dexterity
Occupational: Significant occupational risk
Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force
Physical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.
Company
Norwalk Hospital Association
Org Unit
418
Department
Sterile Processing
Exempt
No
Salary Range
$19.54 - $37.94 Hourly
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Fulfills all Level 1 Tech responsibility. Under minimal supervision, performs various manual and automated activities in the processing of equipment, surgical instruments and supplies for decontamination, sterilization and general processing. Responsible for item tracking and inspection using a computerized system tracking program. Distributes and prepares equipment, instruments and supplies used for the care and treatment of surgical and endoscopic patients. Works independently and assumes charge role on weekends and during the week as needed.
Responsibilities
Prioritizes workflow of the Sterile Processing Department, including immediate needs of the Operating Room and other departments with stat requests. Uses critical thinking to prioritize work to be completed on each shift using the volume of the current department.
Takes responsibility for communicating needs and priorities to the Supervisor or Lead Tech. Attends daily communication meetings including huddles and shift change meetings.
Verifies that all equipment and instruments required for the next day's procedures have been accounted for following established departmental guidelines.
Prepares case carts for next day's procedures while identifying missing equipment, supplies & instruments following departmental guidelines for shortage resolution.
Works with the Supervisor or Lead Tech to ensure all sterile processing functions comply with the AAMI standards and other appropriate regulations in all areas including decontamination, product sterility, packaging integrity, department equipment monitoring.
Works with the Supervisor to maintain designated levels of sterile and nonsterile supplies for the department and hospital.
Instructs and mentors new employees in prioritizing workflow during peak & emergency situations while demonstrating proficiency & efficiency.
Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education
HS GRAD/EQUIVALENT
Required Experience
Minimum formal education of High School Diploma and minimum of three years sterile processing experience.
Working Conditions
Manual: significant manual skills/motor coordination & finger dexterity
Occupational: Significant occupational risk
Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force
Physical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.
Company
Norwalk Hospital Association
Org Unit
418
Department
Sterile Processing
Exempt
No
Salary Range
$19.54 - $37.94 Hourly
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