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Beacon Health System · 1 month ago

Cert Surg Instr Tech

South Bend, IN

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Beacon Health System is committed to delivering outstanding care and connecting with heart. They are seeking a Cert Surg Instr Tech who will be responsible for the care, preparation, and maintenance of sterile and unsterile instruments, equipment, and supplies, ensuring proper sterilization and inventory management.

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Responsibilities

Decontaminates surgical instrumentation, utilizing correct departmental procedures by:

Consistently adhering to policy of wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while in the decontamination area

Emptying all contaminated trash into appropriate containers, as well as placing all other trash into trash room bins

Performing proper cleaning procedures and operating washer decontaminator

Inspects surgical instrumentation for cleanliness and proper working order by:

Inspecting all instrumentation for moving parts and taking appropriate action if problems are identified

Verifying that instrumentation, lumens, scopes, etc., are free of all contaminates; removing any instruments from service until properly cleaned

Assembles surgical instrumentation according to accreditation standards and departmental procedures by:

Ensuring every item processed for any sterilization method has appropriate internal indicator

Following the Censitrac scanning system to determine instrumentation needed for the tray, process a count sheet, and record the location of trays processed

Identifying missing items not available for replacement, notifying the appropriate Surgical Coordinator of the missing instruments, then placing a 'Missing Instrument' sticker on the outside of set once approved to process by the Coordinator

Sterilizes instrumentation and completes quality control checks according to accreditation standards and departmental procedures by:

Utilizing appropriate Load Record documentation and specifications to load and operate sterilizer equipment

Verifying that the sterilizer equipment has met the appropriate time and temperature parameters

Completes the biological documentation as required by all accreditation standards and departmental procedures by:

Preparing and running appropriate test packs for appropriate sterilizers

Preparing the biological(s) for placement into appropriate incubators and recording appropriate information

Following the Censitrac scanning system for recording and documenting information required for biological results, products sterilized in each load, and the parameters of the sterilization process

Recording information required on appropriate records, based on the biological results

Ensures that inventory item(s) retrieved or returned are correct and are documented according to the established unit of measure by:

Prioritizing the pulling of OR case carts, filling stock requisitions, and restocking inventory carts according to departmental procedure

Performing basic computer duties which include, locating proper inventory number(s), stock bin locations and quantities of stock available and on order

Reporting inventory discrepancies to the Inventory Supervisor or Inventory Coordinator

Performs other functions to maintain personal competence and contribute to the overall effectiveness of the department by:

Channeling problems and/or complaints to appropriate resource person for investigation and resolution

Reporting work location to the Lead Technician and when assignments cannot be completed

Providing input and assisting in the implementation of the department quality assurance (QI) process

Completing other job-related assignments and special projects as assigned

Associate complies with the following organizational requirements:

Attends and participates in department meetings and is accountable for all information shared

Completes mandatory education, annual competencies and department specific education within established timeframes

Completes annual employee health requirements within established timeframes

Maintains license/certification, registration in good standing throughout fiscal year

Direct patient care providers are required to maintain current BCLS (CPR) and other certifications as required by position/department

Consistently utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patient and self

Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance

Complies with established organization and department policies

Available to work overtime in addition to working additional or other shifts and schedules when required

Qualification

Sterilization proceduresSurgical instrumentationCensitrac systemInventory managementComputer skillsAseptic techniquesInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills

Required

High school diploma

A minimum of one year of central service processing experience is required

Completion of the certified central service tech program from the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materials Management (IAHCSMM) or other accredited central service or surgical technologist program resulting in certification must be attained within six months of hire

Must maintain certification status

Basic knowledge of and skills to prepare general and special surgical instrumentation for surgical procedures

Thorough knowledge of sterilization procedures, basic aseptic techniques and maintenance and care of surgical instrumentation and equipment

Working knowledge of inventory structures, such as dispensing unit of measure and low unit of measure

Demonstrates proficiency in computer skills (i.e., Censitrac, Word, Excel and Windows applications)

Basic knowledge of safety, departmental and hospital policies and emergency disaster procedures

Demonstrates interpersonal skills necessary to establish and maintain effective relationships with co-workers, supervisors, physicians and staff members of other departments

Demonstrates communication skills, both verbal and written, necessary to effectively complete forms and take messages in a legible and accurate manner

Physical ability, manual dexterity, and stamina (i.e., to lift up to 50 pounds, to push/pull storage carts, frequent bending, reaching, standing and walking and occasional kneeling/squatting and the ability to remain on feet for extended periods of time, etc.) to perform the essential functions of the position

Preferred

An understanding of database applications is desired

Company

Beacon Health System

Beacon Health System is a Hospital & Health Care centre providing health care facilities

Founded in 2012

South Bend, Indiana, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://beaconhealthsystem.org/

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