Equipment Technician

Responsible for the decontamination, cleaning, processing, and sterilization of trays, instruments, supplies, and equipment following all infection control practices. Responsible for dispensing equipment and upon request. Maintains accurate records and departmental inventory usage. Responsible for case cart building and responds to requests from surgery.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

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EDUCATION: Must have high school diploma or GED and be a registered Central ServiceTechnician.or become certified within two year.

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 0-1 years as a Certified Technician

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:

Certified Technician

PERFORMS DECONTAMINATION FUNCTIONS:

• Disassembles (when necessary), cleans, and disinfects equipment used for patient care utilizing correct manual and mechanical processes.
• Uses proper cleaning products and disinfectants in the decontamination/cleaning process, i.e. brushes, sprays, towels, etc.
• Transports equipment from soiled holding area in patient care areas to decontamination room. Returns equipment to patient care areas as necessary.
• Performs cleaning tasks in work area as assigned.
• Uses universal precautions when working in decontamination area (i.e., gloves, face shields, protective gown).
• Utilizes SPM computer system to track equipment.
• Makes rounds throughout the facility to retrieve reusable instruments and equipment and transports back to Central Service.

Inspects Equipment:

• During cleaning process, inspects equipment for signs of wear and/or disrepair such as:
• significant dents, scratches, or broken parts
• frayed cords
• no LED display
• notes from other staff members
• Coordinates reporting of such equipment to both Clinical Engineering and CS Supervisor

OTHER:

• Fulfills requests from OR core areas if requested.
• Assists with one-on-one training of other associates.
• Responds to emergency codes when required.
• Follows instructions and departmental guidelines regarding sterility.
• Attends departmental-in-services and mandatory meetings.
• Knowledgeable of all areas in Central Service.
• Acts as a liaison between Central Service and all customers and communicates in a courteous manner.

Makes effective use of time and is able to distinguish between low and high priority activities.