Sterile Processing Department Tech

Position Details

Department: PCH-MAIN | Sterile Processing
Category: Surgery/Endo/SPD
Location: Phoenix
Employee Type: Regular
Posting #: 387553
Posted On: 4/13/2018

Position Summary

Posting Note: *Mon-Fri Evenings, 2pm-10:30pm **

The Sterile Processing & Distribution (SPD) Technician provides a variety of technical functions in the decontamination and sterilization of surgical instruments and other medical supplies in compliance with policies and procedures of Perioperative Services, AORN, JCAHO, OSHA, and AAMI standards. The SPD Technician must have a working knowledge of decontamination, instrumentation, and sterilization.

Position Duties

  1. Assures decontamination of instrumentation in accordance with manufactures recommendations and AAMI (Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation)standards.
    • Receives soiled case carts/ Bins and soiled instruments into the Decontamination area. Prioritizes instruments needed for turnaround
    • Handwashes or pre-soaks instruments in an enzymatic solution.
    • Changes chemicals for washers when indicated, assuring that the proper chemicals are used.
  2. Act as a liaison between the Operating Room and Sterile Processing to communicate the changes and needs for subsequent cases.
    • Maintains records for the sterilization logs.
    • Checks case carts/ Bins for needed items.
    • Returns unused items to the Sterile Processing Department.
    • Change out supply carts for operating room suites.(Main OR duty)
  3. Maintains effective communication to insure appropriate instrumentation is available for surgery.
    • Checks operating room needs regularly.
    • Assembles instruments in order of importance.
    • Inspects all instruments for damage.
    • Assembles and tests instrumentation to ensure proper functioning.
    • Determine when repair/replacement are needed.
    • Wrap instruments/sets in appropriate wrapper/container.
    • Utilizes instrument tray inventory sheets for proper sorting and stringing of instruments and equipment to provide for efficient operations.
    • Provides appropriate sterilization indicators within correct instrumentation packaging.
  4. Sterilizes instruments and equipment according to manufacturers recommendations and AAMI standards.
    • Perform all daily test and record results.
    • Prepare label gun with correct date and Identification number and stamp each item to be sterilized.
    • Document load items in Sterilization Log.
    • Place sterilized items onto the appropriate shelf location.
  5. Assemble case carts accurately and indicate missing items in the pick list. (Main OR duty)
  6. Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values

Mission

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Vision

Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

  • Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
  • Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
  • Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
  • Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families
Values
  • We place children and families at the center of all we do
  • We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
  • We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
  • We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
  • We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable
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