What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sterile Processing Tech position at United Surgical Partners International, Inc?
Bucks County Surgical Suites Highpoint is an ambulatory surgery center in Chalfont, PA specializing in Hand & Upper Extremities, Joint Replacements, Orthopedics, Pain Management, Sports Medicine, Podiatry, ENT.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Sterile Processing Tech is responsible for cleaning and sterilizing all items pertinent to the operations of the center.
Position Responsibilities:
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Sterile Processing Tech is responsible for cleaning and sterilizing all items pertinent to the operations of the center.
Position Responsibilities:
- Coordinates and implements AMI standards and any other resources (IFU’s, SDSs, policies) for the sterilization of instruments and supplies.
- Can explain/give rationale/ for current practices.
- Can work independently and uses time wisely.
- Demonstrates good body mechanics.
- Speaks up to address practice issues.
- Coordinates the availability of instruments/supplies for cases as needed.
- Assures the adequate functioning and cleaning of all autoclaves and other sterilization/cleaning equipment.
- Maintains adequate supplies without waste that are needed for sterilization process.
- Maintains complete and accurate documentation.
- Facilitates turnover times to promote operating room efficiency.
- Uses Standard Universal Precautions, appropriate hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, and safe practices to ensure personal safety and a safe environment.
- Assists with environmental hazard and infection control surveillance, and participates in emergency preparedness drills.
- Follows all equipment and safety guidelines, and is personally responsible for knowledgeable use and care of equipment.
- Interacts appropriately and effectively with all patients/others regardless of age or ethnic background.
- Serves as a resource to other members of the health care team.
- Attends in-service training, required education, conferences, and meetings to learn new skills as required.
- Communicates effectively and courteously with visitors, physicians, and their office staffs, patients, and employees. Maintains patient, physician, and employee privacy and confidentiality per policy.
- Maintains designated certifications such as CPR, as offered by the center.
- Acts in accordance with the vision, mission, and business philosophy of the Center.
- Complies with Policies and Procedures, and adheres to safety guidelines to ensure a safe work and patient care environment.
- High School diploma or GED required.
- completion of a Sterile Process Certification Program and current certificate is required.
- One to two years experience as an Instrument Technician in multiple specialties or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- General familiarity with medical terminology as it pertains to anatomy and surgical procedures for an operating room.