Sterile Processing Associate I

Position:
Sterile Processing Associate
Location:
New York,NY
Shift :
6A-2:
15P
Duration:
13 weeks
Job Description SPD Technician Is are multi-skilled personnel who are responsible and accountable for all duties related to cleaning and decontamination of general and specialty surgical instruments, power equipment, endoscopes, and sterilization;
quality control testingand monitoring of sterilization equipment, maintaining records, and preparation and dispatch of surgical cases. They may perform assigned duties such as answering phones, cleaning, stocking, transporting, and dispensing supplies and equipment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Demonstrates knowledge of decontamination, disinfection and cleaning methods. Exhibits knowledge in determining the methods to be used to care for instruments:
hand washing, mechanical washing or disinfection, especially in removal of protein and corrosion. Thoroughly disassembles instruments, and equipment for cleaning and ensures all bio-burden material is removed. Inspects important points in instruments and equipment to ensure they are functioning properly and there is no damage. Operates and troubleshoots cleaning equipment. Maintains OSHA safety standards.
Demonstrates knowledge of sterilization processes, such as steam and sterrad documentation, storage, and delivery of sterile packages. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding by explanation of the function and operation of all sterilization processes as well as understands the sterilizer mechanical/chemical indicators.
Effectively enters, modifies and searches information in the instrument tracking system. Accurately incorporates the scanning of all tasks, transactions and instrument sets processed into the daily record.
Incorporates infection control guidelines during the transferring, storing and transporting of sterile packages.
Demonstrates knowledge in preparation and dispatch of surgical cases. Use of the Horizon Surgical Manager program to upload and download operating room schedules. Exhibit knowledge in correct identification of medical/surgical supplies, pick the right quantity and the right medical/surgical supplies according to preference cards. Get tray printouts to accompany picked cases, sign preference cards, accurately label case carts with building ID, Room #, surgeons name, and deliver cases to the operating room.
Current certification (CRCST) preferred Certified Registered Central Service Technicians
Position requires the ability to lift, push, pull, or move supplies and equipment with or without the use of assisted devices.
Handle chemicals and detergents.
Requires the ability to see, hear, write and communicate clearly.
Must be able to operate automated and technical equipment.
Must be able to work rapidly and accurately.
Physical stamina, good manual dexterity, visual and aural acuity to perform within parameters of job responsibilities.
Intermediate MS Office
Education :
High school diploma or equivalent. Requires knowledge of reading, writing, and math normally acquired through high school edu