Sterile Processing Tech

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

At Bridgeport Hospital, we are committed to providing quality medical care and treatment that is coordinated and centered on the patient's specific needs. We strive to achieve benchmarks as a Patient Centered Medical Home and provide health care in a setting where patients are at the center of their care team. All employees of Bridgeport Hospital are part of the patients care team and contribute to the team approach of promoting access, continuous, comprehensive care and work to provide quality improvement in the care provided to their patients.

This staff member must be able to take a leadership role in CSS with assisting with teaching of new staff or re-training of fellow staff and has to be competent and physically able to perform all the key functions of the position (Decontam, Assembly, Sterilization and Distribution) including lifting minimum of 40 pounds, pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying repetitively for full 8 hour shift to perform all duties in CSS independently. Doing quality assurances checks whether in the decontam, assembly, sterilization or distribution and act accordingly. This individual must have knowledge of CSS operations. They are able to make Assignment sheets as per protocol and can run the floor independently with no supervisor. Able to review the OR schedule and prepare documentation and obtain appropriate pick lists for add on cases and ensure accurate and timely picking of case cart. They are able to assist the Supervisor as necessary in the compilation of Statistics and performance of special projects. They must have an understanding of the importance of completing all required forms of documentation and record keeping. Must be able to solve problems utilizing excellent communication skills and medical terminology skills in potentially stressful situations in the OR. They are able perform all the job responsibility of a CSS Technician I and are able to provide high quality service in an efficient manner to effectively meet the requirements of its customers.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

1. Assembly of Instrumentation.

1.1 Efficiently provides appropriate instrumentation for surgical procedures ensuring accuracy, proper functioning, processing, storage and usage according to scheduled and anticipated demand as measured by supervisor and end of shift inspections.

2. Case Cart Preparation.

2.1 Demonstrates ability to manage and execute the case cart picking function using proper pick sheets, adherence to standard setup, quality assurance and timely delivery of end product as measured by SE, QA and reported incidents.

3. Dispensing and Storage Functions.

3.1 Processes user requests with a high degree of accuracy in an efficient and courteous manner as measured by supervisor observation and OR staff follow up.

4. Communication/Information.

4.1 Manages information received or required during the daily course of activities as observed by the supervisor and Manager.

5. Sterilization Function.

5.1 Performs the sterilization procedure in a timely and accurate manner ensuring strict adherence to all documentation requirements as measured by daily supervisory QA of sterilization function at beginning and end of shift.

6. House Set Processing Function.

6.1 Efficiently and accurately assembles and packages instruments and supplies in preparation and packaging area of CSS according to priority needs and daily assignment as measured by Supervisor, daily worksheets and supervisor end of shift rounds.

7. Decontamination Function.

7.1 Demonstrates ability to manage and perform decontamination process to prevent transference of organisms to the sterile area of CSS as observed by the supervisor and Tech II staff and as measured by end of shift inspections.

8. Training and Education Standards.

8.1 Assists Educator/Lead tech with the training or re-educating of new and current staff on the policies, procedures and protocols of Central Sterile Supply according to the department training program demonstrating, observing and documenting practices and competencies. Demonstrates ability to manage, execute and train staff that is measured by supervisor.

9. Supervisory Assistance.

9.1 Provides supervisory assistance within the department in order to develop and maintain staff competencies, ensure adherence to standards and implement systems changes.

10. Completes non-therapeutic functions under the direction of MD, PA, APRN or RN.

10.1 Place IV solutions in appropriate storage area within Central Supply.

EDUCATION

High school graduate or equivalent. A Current "Sterile Processing Distribution Technician Certification" from CBSPD or IAHCSMM.

EXPERIENCE

Competent and physically able to perform all duties in CSS independently (Decontam, Assembly, Sterilization and Distribution) and 1 year of experience in CSS at Bridgeport Hospital. 3.0 minimum most recent annual evaluation score and no current written disciplinary actions and complete a Preceptor Training Program offered by the Surgical Services educator or ODE.

LICENSURE

Central Sterile Tech. Cert required from CSPD or IAHCSMM

SPECIAL SKILLS

This staff member must be able to take a leadership role in CSS with assisting with teaching of new staff or re-training of fellow staff. Doing quality assurances checks whether in the decontam, assembly, sterilization or distribution and act accordingly. This individual must have knowledge of CSS operations. They are able to make Assignment sheets as per protocol and can run the floor independently with no supervisor. Knowledgeable of Operating Room surgical instrumentation and Quality Assurance practices. Must be able to solve problems utilizing excellent communication skills and medical terminology skills in potentially stressful situations in the OR and CSS. New Tech II must complete CSS Tech II orientation program under the direction of a seasoned Tech II or Supervisor.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds repetitively. Majority of tasks require ability to push, pull, bend and stand throughout 8-hour shifts and perform fine hand manipulations.