Sterile Processing Technician I - part time, days

Location: Women's and Babies Hospital in Lancaster, PA

Schedule: Part time (24 hours per week), Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, hours are from 8am-4:30pm, with possible work on Monday and/or Tuesday, 1 winter and 1 summer holiday, on-call every 3rd or 4th weekend.

JOB SUMMARY 

The incumbent supports the Operating Room schedule by decontaminating, inspecting, assembling, packaging, and sterilizing surgical instrumentation. The incumbent is a vital member of the PeriOperatvie Services Team and must adhere to all Perioperative standards of practice. He/she must ensure the finished surgical instrument set is assembled appropriately for the scheduled procedure and that all instruments and supplies are dispatched to the correct location. The incumbent is accountable for the facilitation of common goals within the department, independent daily assignment duties, and for project duties as assigned within the department. He/She will also serve as a resource to the team and will be responsible for personal professional development as it relates to the department. 

Accountabilities

• Operations:

 • Cleans, decontaminates, inspects ,assembles, packages, and sterilizes surgical instrumentation, linens and identifies those in need of repairs. 

• Follows established priority list, edited O.R. schedule, and telephone requests for required instruments.

 • Navigates automated instrument tracking system software.

 • Produces a minimum of 15 instrumentation sets per day 

• Demonstrates basic knowledge of the T-doc system

 • Clearly documents as applicable, all processed material not track via electronic system

 • Understands the needs and expectations of patients, faculty, and staff of UPHS and other affiliates

• HIPAA Compliance

JCAHO Compliance

 • Technical Skills:

 • Knowledgeable about all disinfectants and chemical germicides

 • Able to reference MSDS 

• Demonstrates knowledge of procedures of emergencies for steam sterilization machines

Ability to assist clinicians in one or more surgical specialties

Initiative:

 • Demonstrates knowledge of biological logins with no assistance 

• Makes professional use of downtime

QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Experience 

H.S. Diploma/GED And 0-1 years 0 to 2 years Instrument processing experience Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications Req Pref Licenses/Registrations/Certifications Licenses/Registrations/Certifications 

 Certification as a Central Processing Technician OR CRCST must be obtained within 18 months from date of hire. CRCST