Northwestern Medicine · 2 days ago
Sterile Processing Tech II Full Time Evenings
Lake Forest, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expNorthwestern Medicine is a leader in the healthcare industry, committed to a patient-first approach. The Sterile Processing Tech II plays a crucial role in ensuring the proper sterilization and preparation of surgical instruments and supplies, adhering to safety and infection control standards.
Emergency MedicineHealth CareHospitalMedicalNutritionRehabilitation
Responsibilities
The Sterile Processing Tech II must have thorough knowledge of aseptic techniques and procedures, sterilization techniques and procedures, infection control and work flow principles and requirements, equipment and supply processing; demonstrates and exercises responsible judgment to provide necessary supplies and equipment for the patient care areas
To disassemble, decontaminate, assemble, sterilize, and store procedure trays, instruments, and supplies according to prescribed procedure and aseptic technique
Follows preference sheet to accurately dispense instruments and supplies to Surgery
This position requires daily flexibility to perform responsibilities, knowledge of routine policies and procedures and adherence of safety and infection control standards
Demonstrates knowledge and use of the Tray Tracking computer system in assigned areas of the department
Decontaminate, disinfect and/or sterilize surgical instruments in compliance with all established policies and procedures including infection control protocols
Inspects, sorts, and processes surgical instrumentation in accordance to policy and procedures
Reports and isolates damaged and missing items to Resource Coordinator and Manager
Assembles and organizes surgical instrument sets according to instrument count sheets
Prepares instrument trays for sterilization by appropriately wrapping or utilizing a sterilization container
Performs quality assurance and biological testing on equipment and documents accordingly
Operates ultrasonic cleaner, washer-decontaminator, heat-sealing apparatus, sterilizers and cart washers within established guidelines
Maintains logs, prepares, checks and records test results. Approves or refuses materials from Sterilizer based on test results. Reports to management any adverse results
Executes proper procedures for equipment malfunctions
Prepares and delivers accurate and timely case carts for use in surgical procedures
Responds to instrument and supply requests from customers in a timely manner
Maintains a friendly, clean and orderly work environment
Checks and reprocesses any expired items
Accurately prepares and labels items for the appropriate method of sterilization
Acts as a resource to other staff
Maintains a working knowledge of all areas of the department by rotating through assigned work areas to ensure service needs of the customer are meet
Maintains National or International Certification for Sterile Processing and Distribution. Assists in responsibility as a self-directed professional for continuing education
Completes work from previous shift to accommodate department schedules
Dispenses and delivers materials via dumbwaiter, tube system, elevator and/or handcarts
Performs role of preceptor during training of new employees
Communicates issues, problems and concerns to management in a timely manner
Completes work from previous shift to accommodate department schedules
Responsible for hand off communication to oncoming staff
Ability to use established communication channels (i.e. Spectralink Phone) in a professional, courteous, and tactful manner, when coverage needed
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED or 3 years related equivalent experience
National (CBSPD) or International (IAHCSMM) Certification
Experience and knowledge of surgical instrumentation, human anatomy, and basic medical terminology
Experience and Knowledge in the use of all types of sterilization processes, decontamination, packing and shelf life, including aseptic techniques and their applications to various items processed
Physical Demands: A physical demands test provides an objective way to identify if a candidate can meet the essential tasks for the job the candidate has applied for at Northwestern Medicine. The testing protocol was established with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). Job Role Requirement: 35 lbs lift; 65 inch carry; Push/pull 50 lbs
Preferred
3 plus years' experience in OR instrumentation
Benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Loan forgiveness
401(k) matching
Lifecycle benefits
Company
Northwestern Medicine
Northwestern Medicine is the collaboration between Northwestern Memorial HealthCare and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine around a strategic vision to transform the future of health care.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$25M2018-06-26Grant· $25M
Leadership Team
Howard Chrisman, MD
President and CEO
John A. Orsini, CPA
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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