Trinity Health • Philadelphia, PA 19133
Job #2674366668
Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Day Shift
Description:
The role of the technician is to ensure the safe handling, care, cleaning and sterilization procedures and maintained within the department. The Sterile Processing Technician performs instrument inspection, assembly and maintenance of all OR instrument, and implantable hardware. This position must take call during eve and weekend hours.
Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Trinity Health Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.
Adheres to Corporate Compliance Guidelines
Understands and abides by HIPPA privacy and security laws and regulations.
Observes all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
Observes all Mercy Health System and applicable subsidiary policies and procedures including the Code of Conduct.
Observes Mercy Health System Corporate Compliance policy by reporting any concerns about compliance or business practices to his or her immediate supervisor, appropriate management, Corporate Compliance Officer or Compliance Hotline.
Completes compliance related education
Performance Measures - Completes annual competency on Code of Conduct, HIPAA, and mandatories related to area of practice as assigned on Health Stream Online.
Demonstrates knowledge and compliance with Hospital Safety and Infection Control policies as required by OSHA and the patient Safety Program.
Consistently demonstrates knowledge if universal precautions, isolation procedures, and other infection control measures.
Provides a safe environment for all patients, employees, and visitors.
Identifies safety problems encountered during the course work that if corrected may result in the prevention of accident/injury to patients, employees and visitors and reports problems to appropriate supervisor or the Patient Safety Hotline.
Adheres to System, Hospital and Department-specific safety programs.
Medical / health care error reporting.
Aware of sentinel events definition and reporting procedure.
Completes annual patient safety fair training.
Performance Measures - Completes infection control modules as assigned on HealthSteam Online.
Demonstrates 100% compliance with Hand Hygiene program.
Required documentation in MIDAS is 100% accurate.
Adheres to all Mercy Health System Policies and Procedures - Fully understands and complies
Performance Measures
Complies with:
Absenteeism Control Policy #60-06-10 and with established departmental "call-out" procedures.
Lateness Control Policy #60-07-09 and with proper notification procedures
Mercy Health System dress code policies
Colleague Responsibility Policy #60-18-08 as well as all other Human Resources Policies.
Review MHS policies and procedures, and references them accordingly when questions arise during the course of work for MHS
Decontamination Responsibilities
Maintains and assumes responsibility for the cleaning, decontamination and distribution of durable medical equipment and sterile trays and packs
Practices safe techniques and displays working knowledge in operation of all processing equipment including washer/sterilizers, ultrasonic and steam sterilizer, aerators and heat sealers
Consistently adheres to decontamination infection control standards appropriate for attire, including appropriate personal protective gear (i.e.; scrubs, goggles, mask, gown, hats, shoe covers, apron over gown)
Cleans and inspects all surgical instruments appropriately
Prepares all surgical trays according to tray list and policy
Demonstrates proper use of surgical containers
Prepares for steam sterilization
Instruments
Basin, tray, medicine cups
Other (linen, synthetics)
Prepares V Pro
Chemical/biological indicators -- purpose, placement
Packages materials appropriately
Linen (covered cart transport system)
Non-woven fabrics
Paper and plastic
Labels appropriately
Contents and Protect equipment
Sterilization
Assembles non-sterile components into trays with utilization guide sheets and packs them for sterilization
Maintains and places sterilized items in sterile storage area practicing rotation of stock to prevent expiration of items
Assumes all appropriate documentation/record keeping is prepared for items/equipment issued
Adheres to standard of sterilization process
Consistently adheres to sterilization infection control standards appropriate for attire, including appropriate personal protective gear (i.e.; scrubs, hat and shoe covers)
Operates steam, sterrad and gas sterilizer according to manufacturer's guidelines
Maintains integrity of all sterile packs and products
Inventory Management
Complies with departmental standards in regard to inventory process
Fills instrument trays with appropriate instruments
Keep appropriate personnel informed of depleted stock
Assumes stocking responsibilities as needed
Orders supplies and OR stock supplies as needed
Stores supplies appropriately
Shelf life (material, packing, handling)
Storage & rotate stock (conditions, temperature, humidity, cleanliness, shelving)
Departmental Process
Adheres to infection control standards specific to patient care
Responsible for learning policies and procedure and communicates to others
Prioritizes and organizes work assignment and adjusts priorities based on changing situations
Completes work within a predetermined time frame
Promotes and maintains a safe, clean and orderly environment
Refers ethical concerns to appropriate resources
Communicates effectively with OR staff for delivery of instruments for care
Function as a preceptor when necessary
Demonstrates attributes necessary to function as a team member
Recognizes roles of non-RN staff based on Hospital policy and State Board regulations
Safety
Utilizes good body mechanics when lifting, pushing or pulling patients or objects
Able to locate and demonstrate appropriate use of safety equipment:
Gloves -- latex and latex free
Masks / eye shields
Gowns
Demonstrates ability to process instrumentation safely
Demonstrates safety precautions when wrapping instrument trays
Demonstrates safety precautions when handling instruments
Follows proper procedures when operating SPD equipment
Reports all employee injuries (i.e. needlesticks) to supervisor and employee health promptly
Performs appropriate monitoring, documentation and reporting procedures for quality assurance
Case Cart Maintenance
Prepares Case Carts with instruments and supplies using pick list
Confers with OR personnel as to schedule and changes to the daily schedule
Prepares emergency Case Carts as directed
Maintains inventory for implants, tissue and tendons
Prepares Case Carts with specialty instrument preferred by physician
Responsible to put away supplies and trays in Case Cart Room
Communicate with OR tray assembly personnel for Case Cart needs
Communication
Identifies self and department when answering the phone, utilizing departmental key words/ phases; refers issues to the appropriate staff
Communicates effectively with other departments
Reports to supervisor or manager any unusual or significant department activity
Answers incoming calls and takes necessary action
Emergency Response
Functions calmly and efficiently in an emergency situation
Retrieves sterile instruments and supplies as requested
Obtains additional supplies requested by code team if needed
Cross Training
Responsible to train SPD personnel as relief
Display working knowledge of all SPD positions
Other duties as needed and assigned by the manager.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
EOE including disability/veteran
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