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Sterile Processing Tech Ii - Part Time

Company

Nebraska Methodist Health System

Address , Omaha, 68118, Ne
Employment type PART_TIME
Salary
Expires 2023-07-13
Posted at 1 year ago
Job Description
Why work for Nebraska Methodist Health System?
At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care – a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It’s helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient’s needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.
Job Summary:
Work Schedule: 10:45pm to 7:15am with rotating weekends and holidays
Processes, sorts, assembles, and distributes contaminated and non-contaminated instruments and equipment.
Responsibilities:
Essential Functions
1. Processes, sorts, assembles, and distributes contaminated and non-contaminated instruments and equipment to construct clean accurate sets which are in good repair by using special techniques and procedures of Universal Barrier Precautions.
  • Proper use of chemicals and knowledge of Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) forms.
  • Operates decontamination machinery in strict accordance with departmental procedures.
  • Practices Universal precautions, Infection Control policies and observes safe work practices.
  • Follows procedures for manual cleaning process.
  • Follows procedures for automated cleaning process.
  • Communicates to appropriate personnel regarding sharps, punctures and other potential risks.
  • Adheres to using personal protective equipment (PPE) while working in decontamination.
2. Distributes instruments sets to ensure receipt by departments in a timely manner as directed by supervisory staff, as requested by customers and as deemed necessary by technician.
  • Accurately delivers sterile items in the correct location as designated in Sterile Processing Department (SPD).
  • Deliver sterile cart to Operating Room (OR)/Outpatient Surgery (OPS) in a timely manner.
  • Responds to Operating Room (OR)/Outpatient Surgery (OPS)'s requests in a timely manner.
3. Prepares surgical instruments and related supplies to ensure surgical instrument sets are assembled accurately and completely by following recipe card.
  • Conducts quality checks on instruments for cleanliness, function, defects, breakage and overall condition.
  • Flushes all instruments with lumens or cannulated.
  • Replace lost or damaged instruments as required to complete the set/tray.
  • Precisely follows individual recipe sheets for each set/tray/item being assembled.
4. Keeps accurate records of sterilization and of all equipment in the department to comply with federal and other external regulations by following guidelines in department policy and procedure manual.
  • Scanning items to the proper stations and locations.
  • Sterilization records entered accurately into the sterilization module.
  • Maintains Sterile Processing Department (SPD)'s equipment service log.
  • Maintains accurate sterilization records/documentation.
  • Follows protocol for scanning bar coded items.
  • Consistently records accurate load control numbers.
  • Consistently verifies and initials all records according to policy.
5. Performs sterile linen processing to ensure availability of sterile linen, by following established guidelines.
  • Proper packaging techniques used when using paper peel pouches.
  • Correctly assembles and wrap linen packs according to guidelines.
  • Proper techniques and supplies used when using rigid containers.
  • Proper wrapping techniques used when using non-woven wrapper.
  • Keeps sterile linen stocked to the set par levels.
6. Loads and unloads sterilization carts to ensure smooth and timely processing and delivery of sterile instruments and supplies by carefully and properly handling items on the cart as outlined in department procedure manual.
  • Followings policy and procedures for Ethylene Oxide sterilization.
  • Follows policy and procedures for Peracetic Acid sterilization.
  • Understands and interprets mechanical, chemical and biological indicators.
  • Operate sterilizers in strict accordance with departmental procedures.
  • Incubates self contained biologicals according to protocol.
  • Followings policy and procedures for Gas plasma sterilization.
  • Prepare sterilization loads according to sterilization method and policies.
  • Followings policy and procedures for steam sterilization.
7. Perform UV cleaning of used equipment following established procedures.
8. Performs all other duties as needed or assigned by Lead Sterile Processing Tech. to align related needs with effective solutions.
  • Exhibits professional interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Reviews the check-off manuals and follows up with new staff for their first 6 months.
  • Assist with identifying pertinent evidence to establish benchmarks at directed.
  • Assists in unpacking the department's supply order.
  • Review and checks off orientation manuals if a preceptor for new staff.
  • Assist with improving the quality of sterile processing services.
Schedule:
10:45pm to 7:15am with rotating weekends and holidays
:
Job Requirements
Education
  • High School Diploma or General Educational Development (G.E.D) required
Experience
  • Requires the ability to logically assess ideas and concepts, to develop effectiveness and efficiency in the services provided.
  • One to two years' experience in a surgical environment preferred.
License/Certifications
  • Certified Sterile Processing & Distribution Tech (CSPDT) required.
OR
  • Certified Central Service Vendor Program (CCSVP)
  • Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS)
  • Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)
  • Certification in Healthcare Leadership (CHL)
  • Certification by International Association of Healthcare Central Service Management (IAHCSMM) required.
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
  • Requires the ability to logically assess ideas and concepts, to develop effectiveness and efficiency in the services provided.
Physical Requirements
Weight Demands
  • Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force.
Physical Activity
Occasionally Performed (1%-33%):
  • Crawling
  • Climbing
  • Sitting
  • Kneeling
Frequently Performed (34%-66%):
  • Twisting
  • Standing
  • Carrying
  • Balancing
  • Crouching
  • Walking
  • Repetitive Motions
  • Distinguish colors
  • Lifting
  • Pulling/Pushing
  • Keyboarding/typing
  • Stooping/bending
Constantly Performed (67%-100%):
  • Grasping
  • Hearing
  • Seeing/Visual
  • Reaching
  • Speaking/talking
  • Fingering/Touching
Job Hazards
Not Related:
  • Radiation Alpha, Beta and Gamma (particles such as X-ray, Cat Scan, Gamma Knife, etc)
  • Radiation Non-Ionizing (Ultraviolet, visible light, infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means)
  • Explosives (pressurized gas)
  • Electrical Shock/Static

Rare (1-33%):
  • Chemical agents (Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable, Latex)
  • Mechanical moving parts/vibrations
Occasionally (34%-66%):
  • Equipment/Machinery/Tools
  • Physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps) (more than ordinary office environment)
  • Biological agents (primary airborne and blood born viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) (BBF)
About Methodist:
Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, more than 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. From the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891, service to our communities has been a top priority. Financial assistance, health education, outreach to our diverse communities and populations, and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission.

Nebraska Methodist Health System is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by Federal, state or local law.