Primary Location: Jewish HospitalAddress: 200 Abraham Flexner Way Louisville, KY 40202Shift: Second Shift (United States of America)Job Description Summary: The primary purpose of the Sterile Processing/Scope technician is to assist in direct patient care by ensuring the OR staff has correct, fully functional, sterile instrumentation delivered in a timely manner consistent with the highest standards of customer service and primary responsibility for cleaning endoscopy scopes and equipment. Technicians are asked to perform the four basic departmental functions (decontamination, prep and pack, sterilization, and dispatch) with efficiency, expertise, and accuracy. Further, the manner in which an SPD/Scope Tech will perform these duties will be characterized by resourcefulness, determination, courtesy, and professionalism. Techs are expected to build and maintain a comprehensive body of knowledge with respect to the standards and procedures associated with the preparation, sterilization, storage, and delivery of surgical instrumentation and endoscopes per AAMI, AORN, SGNA, ASGE, and CDC guidelines.Job Description:Essential Functions:Effectively communicates with co-workers and all other hospital personnel. Able to write routine reports and correspondence; Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organizationAnswers telephone promptly and assist caller with obtaining items neededDelivers scheduled case carts to the Surgery DepartmentInventory and delivers back-up case carts to the Surgery Department and required areasResponsible for returned instrumentation and supplies (if applicable) that is unused, and the integrity of packaging has not been compromisedDemonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote qualityPerforms cleaning and decontamination duties. Works quickly yet safely and thoroughly addresses all instrumentation taking into account any unique cleaning demands. Able to decontaminate all reusable instruments, sets, and utensils according to acceptable Sterile processing standardsDisinfects and cleans endoscopy scopes and equipment according to SGNA/ASGE standards and hospital policyInspects, assembles, and packages all decontaminated reusable instruments and sets looking for cleanliness and functionality of all instrumentationPerforms wrapping and packaging duties. Prioritizes work; focuses on consistent throughput; accountable for knowledge and expertise with respect to all instrumentsOperates all processing equipment used within the departmentPerforms sterilization and all monitoring activities associated with it. Knowledgeable with respect to biological monitoring; organized and efficientApproaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect regardless of their status or positionPerforms dispatch duties. Polite and knowledgeable with all OR staff; organized and efficient; ensures the department is meeting all the OR’s needsShift Requirements:Shift Length: 8 - 10 hours, depending on scheduleOvertime Required: ☐ Infrequently ☒ Sometimes ☐ Often ☐ n/a (exempt position)Other Functions:Provides quality customer service to all customers, including co-workersPerforms duties in a safe manner, to prevent injury to self, patients, visitors or other hospital personnelContributes to maintaining supplies and sterile items for use throughout the hospital. Keeps department clean, neat, and well organizedPerforms cleaning and decontamination duties. Works quickly yet safely and thoroughly addresses all instrumentation taking into account any unique cleaning demandsPerforms wrapping and packaging duties. Prioritizes work; focuses on consistent throughput; accountable for knowledge and expertise with respect to all instrumentsPerforms sterilization and all monitoring activities associated with it. Knowledgeable with respect to biological monitoring; organized and efficientPerforms dispatch duties. Polite and knowledgeable with all OR staff; organized and efficient; ensures the department is meeting all the OR’s needsContributes to all official departmental business in a professional mannerObserves safety and security procedures; Reports potential unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properlyPerforms duties in a safe manner, to prevent injury to self, visitors, or hospital personnelAssists in keeping the department organized, neat, clean, and fully stockedDisplays behavior that is consistent with a thorough understanding of the SPD Mission, Vision, and Values. Maintain compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conductMaintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conductComplies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all timesPerforms other duties as assignedA note on certification requirements:Certification in sterile processing from a nationally recognized organization is required within 12-months of the hire date.Additional Job Description:tbd
