Sterile Processing Tech-Unreg

Company: Samaritan Health Services
Location: Corvallis
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

• JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
  
  • Responsible for processing and maintaining instruments, equipment, and supplies in assigned areas. Works with management to provide sterile instruments and equipment, prepares procedure and surgical case carts, and assists in the optimal functioning of assigned areas.
  • DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
    
    • The Sterile Processing team significantly contribute to patient care at Samaritan Health Services by preparing equipment and rooms for surgery. We are responsible for the cleaning, decontamination, disinfection and sterilization of surgical instrumentation and medical devices to remove bioburden that can cause healthcare-acquired infections (HAIs).
    • EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
      
      • High School diploma or equivalent required.
      • National Certification such as CSPDT or CRCST required within one (1) year of hire.
      • KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
        
        • Customer Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
        • Communication - Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues. Ability to perform group presentations and listen to and understand complex information and ideas.
        • Compliance - Ability to evaluate information to determine compliance with laws, regulations, or standards. Use knowledge and judgment skills to determine whether events or processes comply.
        • Team Building - Ability to work, function and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team. Possess the knowledge and skills to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.
        • Monitoring - Ability to monitor performance of self, other individuals, or processes to make improvements or take corrective action. Ability to watch gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. Ability to evaluate problems and work toward solutions.
        • Confidentiality - Knowledge of State and Federal (HIPAA) laws pertaining to confidentiality of protected health information. Ability to comply with laws and maintain confidentiality of patient information.
        • PHYSICAL DEMANDS
          
          • Rarely
            (1 - 10% of the time)
            
            Occasionally
            (11 - 33% of the time)
            
            Frequently
            (34 - 66% of the time)
            
            Continually
            (67 - 100% of the time)
            
            CLIMB - STAIRS
            
            LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs
            
            CRAWL (hands & knees)
            
            SIT
            
            WALK - INCLINE
            
            CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
            
            SQUAT Static (hold > 30 sec)
            
            BEND FORWARD at waist
            
            KNEEL (on knees)
            
            ROTATE TRUNK Sitting
            
            WALK - LEVEL SURFACE
            
            LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs
            
            LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs
            
            LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 20 - 40 Lbs
            
            CARRY 2-handed, 20 - 40 pounds
            
            SQUAT Repetitive
            
            REACH - Forward
            
            REACH - Upward
            
            ROTATE TRUNK Standing
            
            MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists
            
            FINGER DEXTERITY
            
            PINCH Fingers
            
            GRASP Hand/Fist
            
            PUSH (0 - 20 pounds force)
            
            PULL (0 - 20 pounds force)
            
            STAND

Keywords: Samaritan Health Services, Corvallis , Sterile Processing Tech-Unreg, Other , Corvallis, Oregon