| Processes instruments and other equipment for Operative Services and other Clinical departments. Processing includes decontamination, assembly, sterilization and storage. |
| Decontaminates, reassembles and sterilizes instrumentation according to standard work, guidelines, policies and procedures. Inspects and assembles instruments to ensure patient safety and in accordance to sterilization requirements. Removes instruments found to be defective, broken or missing components. -------------------------------------------------- Demonstrates knowledge of how to operate instrument and cart washers as well as sonic cleaners and sterilizers. Understands mechanical functions and safety features of equipment. Monitors cycles for proper functions and tests parameters of time and temperature; reporting findings appropriately. Performs chemical, biological and mechanical tests as required and understands functions of each and appropriately documents results. Reports malfunction(s) to Processing Supervisor, Assistant Director or Director. Troubleshoots and corrects minor equipment problems. -------------------------------------------------- Responds to special requests for needed instruments/sets and sterile supplies. Provides instrument/set, supplies or equipment as requested. Helps locate misplaced instrument/set. Decontaminates and processes needed instrument/set. Review Operating Room schedule for consignment and loaner. -------------------------------------------------- Demonstrate values that exhibit Cone Health values. Work practices exhibit ethics and integrity. Advocates for patient care. Follows policies and procedures of the department. Manages resources efficiently and works with team members to reduce costs and improve quality. -------------------------------------------------- |
| EDUCATION: |
| High School Diploma or equivalent, Required Associates, Preferred |
| EXPERIENCE: |
| Preferred: Previous Sterile Processing Experience |
| LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY/LISTING: |
| REQUIRED PREFERRED |
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