Sterile Processing Technician - 40 Hours - Day Shift

GENERAL SUMMARY:

• Under direct supervision, performs the following job assignments; decontamination, assembly, sterilization of floor grade instrument trays, patient care equipment, the sterilization of surgical instrumentation, and the assembly of supply exchange carts as assigned.
• Properly cleans, reassembles and checks all instruments and patient equipment.
• Correctly uses the washer decontaminator to clean all instruments, including the changing of soap and lubricant according to departmental policy.
• Inspects all instruments for proper functioning and cleanliness.
• Assembles instrument trays according to the count sheet for OR, Storeroom, ER, and Cath Lab and other areas as needed.
• Performs proper wrapping or packaging techniques for each set, single instrument, basins, gown packs, towel packs and labels all packages correctly.
• Marks all packages with correct load stickers, knows how to read load sticker and knows the purpose of load stickers. Creates an accurate list of sterilizer load contents.
• Correctly loads sterilizer cart containing wrapped instrument sets, wrapped packages, peel pouches and instruments.
• Applies the principles of steam sterilization including, pressure, time, temperature, dry time, biological testing, and sterilizer setting when correctly interpreting the data printout at the end of a cycle to determine proper sterilization.
• Performs biological testing for each set or load and properly places testing materials inside of the load. Accurately reads biological testing materials to determine efficient operation of sterilizer (i.e., Bowie-Dick, Challenge packs). Follows proper logging techniques for biological indicators in log book.
• Checks applicable appropriate areas for integrity of sterile packaging and reprocesses any items whose packaging has been compromised.
• Follows departmental policy for universal precautions, the handling of blood and body fluids and the handling of sharps.
• Uses proper body mechanic and lifting techniques.
• Orders stock on designated days in the absence of SPD Coordinator.
• Initiates orders of specialty beds and other special requests by Doctor/Nursing units.
• Instructs new associates on the proper techniques as assigned.
• Specific Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:| Ability to lift heavy objects without restriction.
• Excellent customer satisfaction skills.
• Working knowledge of computers.
• The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to provide the care appropriate to the age of the patient served in their assigned area.
• Possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information relative to the patient's age-specific needs and provide care needed, including but not limited to principles of growth and development, psychological needs, etc. as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.

POSITION SUMMARY:

• Henry Ford Health Oakland Hospital - Madison Heights
• 11:00am - 7:30pm
• $5,000 sign on bonus