Senior Certified Instrument Processing Specialist

2 weeks ago

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States UC Health Full time
Job Overview

At UC Health, we take pride in our exceptional teams and healthcare professionals working together to fulfill our mission: to enhance healing and alleviate suffering.

As a leading adult academic health system in the region, we prioritize innovation and deliver outstanding care not only to our local community but also to patients from around the globe. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to refine your skills, advance your career, foster connections with colleagues and patients, and contribute to being a beacon of hope for those we serve.

UC Health is dedicated to creating an inclusive, equitable, and diverse workplace.

The primary role of the Senior Instrument Processing Technician is to uphold the highest standards of customer service while executing all tasks related to decontamination, preparation, assembly, sterilization, distribution, and procurement of instruments and supplies for various hospital departments. This position also involves training others and stepping in for leadership when required.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership:

In the absence of supervisory personnel, the Senior Technician is responsible for guiding staff and managing sterile processing operations, which includes:
Overseeing decontamination, assembly, sterilization, case cart preparation, and supply acquisition. Continuously monitoring workflow in each assigned area and making necessary adjustments. Prioritizing urgent tray turnovers for same-day needs. Managing operating room procedures. Coordinating staff schedules with supervisors to ensure adequate resource availability. Providing feedback to management on staff evaluations. Acting as a mentor for new hires, ensuring their progression in all departmental areas. Serving as a resource for staff utilizing the Instrument Tracking system. Leading quality improvement initiatives that require ongoing staff education. Acting as a liaison with the operating room to address immediate service gaps. Understanding High-Level Disinfection (HLD) requirements and stepping in for Infection Control, Accreditation, and SPD monthly HLD assessments of ancillary areas. Directing Clinical Engineering regarding critical and non-critical equipment repairs, tracking work orders, and documenting resolutions. Decontamination:
Proficiently performing and articulating all tasks and equipment used in the Decontamination area. Scanning all items for Decontamination Receipt. Inspecting trays for sharps, filing incident reports if necessary, and notifying supervisors and the operating room. Properly disposing of biohazardous waste. Correctly tagging broken items and loaner instruments for cleaning. Scanning trays for Decontamination Clean. Thoroughly inspecting, opening, disassembling, and manually cleaning each item. Skillfully using and troubleshooting all washer disinfectors, ultrasonics, cart washer dryers, scope machines, computers, and inventory control systems. Restocking the area as needed. Assembly:
Proficiently performing and articulating all tasks and equipment used in the Assembly area. Scanning all items for Assembly Receipt. Inspecting trays for sharps, filing incident reports if necessary, and notifying supervisors and the operating room. Returning unclean items to Decontamination via the instrument washer conveyor system, tagging broken items for the instrument coordinator. Preparing all loaner sets together. Scanning trays for Assembly prior to preparation. Thoroughly inspecting, opening, disassembling, and checking the functionality of each item. Skillfully using and troubleshooting all washer disinfectors, ultrasonics, cart washer dryers, scope machines, heat sealers, printers, label makers, computers, and inventory control systems. Restocking the area as needed. Sterilization:
Proficiently performing and articulating all tasks and equipment used in the Sterilization areas. Properly loading and unloading sterilizer racks and carriers, inspecting items for integrity and correct labeling before sterilization. Scanning all items to the appropriate sterilizer, cycle, and container. Skillfully using and troubleshooting any issues with printers, label makers, computers, inventory control systems, sterilizers, and biologicals. Knowledgeable in the use of biological indicators and DART Testing. Sterilizing all loaner sets together according to case requirements and weight limits. Accurately documenting all sterilizer records and releasing items based on correct temperature and biological readings. Restocking the area as needed. Perioperative Inventory Control Center (PICC):
Proficiently performing and articulating all tasks and equipment used in the PICC area. Inspecting all items for integrity and proper labeling before transferring from any area. Scanning all items to the appropriate case cart, room, department, or hospital. Operating elevators and dumbwaiters as required. Effectively using various types of case carts and identifying any repair needs. Skillfully using and troubleshooting all printers, computers, and inventory control systems. Communicating effectively with the operating room to address patient needs. Navigating inventory control systems and EPIC proficiently. Understanding when and how to utilize the courier system. Training & Standards:
Must maintain CRCST certification, along with one of the following: CIS, CER, or CHL. Capable of directing and training staff when critical decisions exceed standard operational procedures. Attend a minimum of two IAHCSMM approved meetings, seminars, or conferences annually, either virtually or in-person. Present a Quality Assurance/Improvement project to SPD, utilizing data, lean concepts, or best practice procedures. Must be well-versed in regulatory requirements and accreditation standards. Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or GED is the minimum requirement. Certifications CRCST, CIS, CER, or CHL are also required.

Years of Experience: A minimum of three to five years is required.

Required Skills and Knowledge: Candidates must be Certified Registered Central Service Technicians proficient in all departmental areas, as well as in Epic, Inventory Control Systems, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel.

Licenses and Certifications: A minimum of two certifications is required: Certified Registered Central Service Technician, Certified Instrument Specialist, Certified Endoscope Reprocessor, or Certified Healthcare Leadership (IAHCSMM).

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