Sterile Processing Distribution Tech lll

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Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Sterile processing tech needed for surgical suite. Full time, first shift position.

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EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or GED required and 3+ year of Experience as a Sterile Processing Technician or Surgical Technologist in a Sterile Supply or Operating Room.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION:

Certification in sterile processing/central sterile from CBSPD or IAHCSMM required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Assists with staffing, planning and control of the operational functions in conjunction with the requirements of all areas;

Assists and instructs in the supervision of specialized technical skills requirements and work performance in the department;

Assumes responsibility for the department in the absence of management personnel;

Works with department manager in developing quality monitors, inservice programs and orientation programs;

Assists in investigation of problem areas of complaints concerning intra and inter departmental operation

Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors

Sterilizes instruments, equipment, linen and supplies using various types of autoclaves.

Loads autoclaves in the prescribed manner and set controls to specified time and temperature according to material and requirements of items being sterilized.

Completes appropriate documentation records prior to sterilization.

Reads and initials autoclave graph to verify that all requirements have been met.

Assembles all instrument procedure trays and supply carts following prescribed manner using protocol content lists as a guide.

Marks items with identifying data and distributes or stores in designated area

Dispenses products requested by verbal, written or telephone requisitions for equipment and supplies.

Identifies and assigns priority to emergency requests and issues required supplies and equipment based on knowledge of procedure intended

Disassembles and cleans equipment, procedure trays and instruments using detergent following established procedure.

Reassembles equipment and operates to test for proper functioning. Replaces lost or damaged instruments as required to complete procedure trays.

Reports any lost or damaged instruments to the coordinator.

Maintains assigned work areas and equipment in a clean and organized condition to maintain required standards for handling sterilized and clean materials and equipment

Performs other related duties as required such as examining sterilization/expiration dates; reporting inoperable equipment;

Making visual inventory inspections to maintain adequate stock and supply levels;

Tests effectiveness of autoclave function by assembling and placing culture spore tests following procedure;

Stores new and reprocessed equipment and supplies;

Cleans shelves and work areas and mops liquid spills from floors as necessary

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Basic computer skills and aptitude required.
• Extensive knowledge of instrumentation.
• Ability to act as a resource for staff in both SPD and OR regarding identification and assembly of specialty instruments and trays.
• Ability to work daily in a fast-paced Healthcare Services environment.
• Ability to perform tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality.
• May be required to work various shifts, weekends, holidays and overtime hours.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Frequently exposed to bio-hazardous material, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
  
   

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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20 lbs. maximum

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50 lbs. maximum

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100 lbs. maximum

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health 

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.