Detailed Responsibilities
* Performs manual decontamination to remove organic and inorganic materials from reusable surgical and non-surgical instruments
and equipment.
* Performs manual decontamination and disinfection of patient care equipment (e.g. infusion and DVT devices) and carts, etc.
* Performs visual post-decontamination inspection of reusable surgical and non-surgical instruments and equipment to verify they are
free of organic and inorganic materials, they are complete and they function properly.
* Assembles surgical and non-surgical instrument sets and equipment systems.
* Performs package enclosure, using peel pouches and rolls, sterile wrapping, rigid containment systems and other enclosure
methods.
* Performs biological and chemical testing as appropriate for high-level disinfection and sterilization systems.
* Operates automated processing equipment such as instrument washers, sterilizers, biological incubators, heat sealers and other
commonly used automated, non-automated and electronic equipment in sterile processing.
* Completes legal sterilization and high-level disinfection records, and other records, checklists and forms. Plans and coordinates
owned and vendor-borrowed instruments for surgical procedures. Assembles surgical case carts. with sterile processed and sterile
product supplies.
* Maintains knowledge of, and complies with, all relevant laws, regulations, policies, procedures and standards.
* Actively participates in creating and implementing improvements.
* Performs other responsibilities as needed/assigned.
Competencies
Essential:
Attention to Detail: Achieves thoroughness and accuracy when
accomplishing a task.
Preferred:
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Computer Skills Basic: Ability to use a computer and applications
that are associated with performing basic work tasks (navigate in
Windows, Outlook, etc).
Critical Thinking: Gathers and integrates critical information,
recognizing and addressing underlying assumptions of others, to
arrive at effective solutions; breaks down problems into simple
tasks or activities; analyzes relationships among several parts of a
situation.
Decision Making: Makes timely, informed decisions that take into
account the facts, goals, constraints and risks.
Professional Practice: Demonstrates behavior consistent with the
standards, scope of practice, ethics, and characteristics of a
licensed professional.
Risk Analysis: Utilizing policies, procedures, and practices to
minimize or eliminate unacceptable risk; application of qualitative
or quantitative techniques to reduce uncertainty of outcomes,
liabilities, or losses.
