Sterile Supply Technician I

4 weeks ago

Alma Michigan, United States MyMichigan Health Full time
Summary:
The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to; performing cleaning and sterilizing duties of supplies and equipment and prepares them for use by the Hospital staff.  Prepares case cart system for the Operating Room. Other functions that may be assigned.

Responsibilities:
(50%)*       Case carts, supplies and equipment.

Pulls OR cases following requisitions form.

Delivers carts to OR in timely manner.

Restocks OB case carts.

Delivers sterilized supplies to nursing units.

Restocks monitor cart in ICU

 (30%)*       Decontamination of instruments and equipment.

Empties soiled OR and OB case carts in timely manner.

Disposes of linen and trash in proper receptacles.

Decontaminates instruments according to established procedures.

Decontaminates case carts via the steam room according to established procedures.

Cleans and refurbishes equipment according to established procedures.

 (20%)*       Performs quality assurance tests of sterilizers.

Performs and charts Bowie Dick Test on vacuum steam sterilizers.

Performs and charts biological tests on OR gravity sterilizers.

Performs and charts biological tests on vacuum steam sterilizers.

Performs diagnostic test and records results in Steris sterilizers.

Certifications and Licensures:
N/A

Required Education:
High School Diploma or GED required

 

Other Information:
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Demonstrates the MyMichigan Health mission, vision and values. 

 

Behaves in a courteous, professional manner at all times with patients, visitors, and co-workers.

Demonstrates the ability to organize and prioritize the needs of surgical cases as needed for the day.

 

Demonstrates a general ability to manage assignments and perform routine duties on the unit.

 

Maintains a professional demeanor in all situations.

 

Documents in an accurate, clear, and concise way and includes pertinent data. 

Shares information and reports significant changes and/or abnormal findings to appropriate team members in a timely manner.

Participates in regulatory surveys.

Participates in the performance improvement activities.

Assists with orientation and ongoing competencies.

Provides a safe and secure environment for patient care.

 

Maintains knowledge with current trends and professional standards within a specialty.

 

Demonstrates understanding of role in emergency preparedness procedures.

 

Checks instruments for damage and cleanliness.  Lubricates instruments as indicated.  Assembles and disassembles instruments as needed.  Assembles trays.  Packages trays according to established requisitions forms using the correct packaging material.  Assigns expiration dates to items as required and labels all items correctly and in a clear manner.

 

Documents load contents, records biological and chemical test results load all sterilizers according to established procedures, verifies the sterilizer has functioned properly by recording information in log book, and uses proper safety techniques when loading and unloading the sterilizers.

 

Is aware of the correct steps to take when there is a wet pack, positive biological, failed bowie-dick, and/or the sterilizer cycle aborts.

Follows all policies and procedures for the following:

Cleans sterilizer chambers.

Maintains outside surfaces of sterilizers.

Sonic washer cleaned at end of shift

Cleans loading carts.

Cleans carts according to assignment

 

Supply ordering:

Orders supplies from storeroom and pharmacy to meet established par levels and usage.

Orders linen from laundry.

Assists supervisor with special orders as needed.

 

Demonstrates competency  in Infection Prevention and Control Practices and Policies:

Possesses an understanding of infection prevention and control measures designed to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.

Maintains the standards of the infection prevention and control policies.

Implements and maintains isolation techniques per policy.

Follows hand hygiene policies and utilizes personal protective equipment as required.

Other Duties as Assigned

 

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS

 

Good written and verbal communication skills.

Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner.

 

Must follow MyMichigan Health blood borne pathogen and TB testing as required.

 

MidMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft® Windows.  An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.

 

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS

 

Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

 

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

 

Frequently required to run standard office machines, including a telephone.

 

Regularly required to move freely about the unit.

 

Frequent walking, standing and bending are required.

Overall vision is necessary, including color and depth perception, close-up work and a peripheral field of vision. 

Overall dexterity is required, including handling, reaching, grasping, and fingering.

Hearing and speech are necessary including on the phone and as well as in person.

Frequently exposed to stressful situations, including those involving high levels of decision making, concentration, and time standards.

Exposure to high levels of noise and heat.

Possible exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material.

Must be available for on-call work as assigned.

Must be able to communicate verbally in person, on the phone and in writing.

Frequently required to sit/stand for long periods of time.

Must be able to lift 25lbs.

 

Able to work with latex equipment or supplies. 

 

Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute.  

 

Equivalent Experience and Other Comments (Education):
 

 

Other Comments:
 

 

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