NEW HIRE SIGN ON BONUS ELIGIBLE! - $5,000 This position is located at#460 Hartford Turnpike Vernon, Ct. 06066.#Must live a maximum of 45 minutes from the worksite for oncall purposes. POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for de-contamination, processing, assembling and sterilizing instruments and equipment. Responsible for the disinfection and restocking of# Isolation, Emergency Carts and other patient care equipment. Works within the guidelines for infection control, JCAHO, OSHA and AAMI to assure sterility of supplies, to provide and maintain necessary levels.# Provides leadership and expertise to staff members in the absence of Management.# Communicates efficiently with staff.# Reports to Sterile Processing Manager. # EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required. Certification in Sterile Processing through a nationally accredited central service organization such as CBSPD or IAHCSMM is required. Must possess and maintain a valid driver#s license, maintain a driving record free of any violations and pass a safe driving educational program upon hire and annually thereafter in order to participate in the Fleet Vehicle Program as outlined in the Eastern Connecticut Health Network#s Environment of Care Safety Policies and Procedures #110. # EXPERIENCE: Minimum 2 years experience as a Sterile Processing Technician I. # COMPETENCIES: On an on-going basis the incumbent must obtain the mandatory number of continued educational units (CEU#s) needed to maintain the currency of certification.# Requires advanced and demonstrated knowledge and understanding of sterile processing principles. Requires good problem-solving techniques. Personal computer skill and experience is desirable but not required. Must be able to read, write and speak clearly using the English language. # ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: Disclaimer: Job descriptions are not intended, nor should they be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job.# They are intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and responsibilities of this position.# These responsibilities and competencies listed below may change from time to time. # # Delivers and documents shift report to all appropriate shift members.# Communicates effectively with department supervisor as needed. Demonstrates appropriate supervisory skills in absence of Management.# Contacts appropriate departments as necessary and communicates effectively with both #OR#s, Biomed and vendors as needed. Assists with continuing education and growth within department.# Schedules and documents knowledge assessments.# Develops and conducts in-services based on needs identified. Unloads the soil lift and prepares soiled instrumentation for transport to the Off-Site Sterile Processing Center. Accurately inspects, assembles and packages items for sterilization.# Handles and inspects all instruments/scopes to prevent damage. Demonstrates knowledge of all aspects of the sterilization process.# Demonstrates the ability to trouble shoot department equipment. #Drives the delivery vehicle as needed for deliveries or pick-ups at both hospitals. Correctly scans and distributes sterile, non-sterile items/supplies.# Demonstrates knowledge of instrument tracking system and is able to assist staff with the system. Prepares case carts with supplies utilizing preference/pick lists. #Participates in the orientation of new staff.# Follows training plan and documents. Demonstrates knowledge of safety requirements of all equipment and responds appropriately to potential safety concerns. #Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function in stressful situations.# Utilizes critical thinking skills and sound judgment in priority setting and delegations. # #MPECHN