Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Advertising, Autoclave, Blood-Borne Pathogens, Childcare, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Dental Insurance, English Language, Federal Laws and Regulations, Financial Operations, Flexible Spending Accounts, Healthcare, Infection Control, Insurance, Life Insurance, Mathematics, Medical Assistance, Nursing, Nursing Management, OSHA, Process Improvement, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Management, Record Keeping, Risk Management, Safety/Work Safety, Staff Policies, State Laws and Regulations, Sterilization, Surgical Procedures, Testing, Time Management, Vision Plan
EVERY DAY GIVING EXCELLENCE
“Each Patient, Each Family, Each & Every Time”
Our staff is committed to creating an environment in which patients not only receive the best quality care but also the highest level of service. The staff works to continuously improve the processes that are important in meeting the needs of patients, their families, our physicians, and their staff.
We are seeking passionate, patient-focused, service-oriented healthcare professionals to join our team!
Overall Responsibility:
Manages decontamination and sterilization of equipment, instruments and supplies. Performs tests and maintains records for biological monitoring, courier assistance, and minor maintenance. Demonstrates the primary goal of efficiently providing surgical services that exceed customer expectations and improve clinical and financial operations.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for:
- Working in conjunction with the OR staff to provide timely sterile instruments.
- Arranging instruments and supplies in convenient manner in appropriate storage areas.
- Remaining available to nursing staff and/or physicians in and around the O.R. to ensure appropriate instruments and supplies are obtainable.
- Collects instruments at end of each case for cleaning and sterilization.
- Responsible for being familiar with and carrying out all decontamination and sterilization according to department policy, infection control standards, state and federal regulations, and manufacturer instructions for use.
- Assists in cleaning instrument and nursing areas surrounding surgery suite. Assist as needed in cleaning of the O.R. under supervision of O.R. nursing staff.
- Responsible for ensuring routine maintenance of Autoclave and informing the SPD Manager of any malfunction or possible need for repair.
- Carries out biological monitoring of the autoclave(s).
- Performs other tasks as part of the O.R. team as assigned by the O.R. Nurse Manager and/or other O.R. nursing team members, including retrieving phone messages, assisting with medical supply inventory, etc.
- Actively participates in the Quality Improvement program and other ongoing risk management and safety programs as part of the O.R. team.
- Follows OSHA and other standards for protection against blood borne pathogens.
Benefits:
We value our employees at OCOM, & we are proud to offer them:
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Company Paid Life Insurance policy for employee with option to purchase additional coverage for employee, spouse and/or dependents.
- Company Paid Long Term Disability.
- Company Paid AD&D insurance.
- Short Term Disability available for purchase.
- 401(k) with a generous match.
- 7 paid holidays.
- High competitive salaries with bonuses and incentives.
- Generous PTO accrual program and personal days.
- FSA & HSA programs.
- License/Education Reimbursement.
- Weekends and holidays off.
- Employee Discount Program on travel, shopping, daycare, and much more.
- Incredible Work-Life balance.
Licensure and Certification:
- Certification as SPD Technician preferred.
Environmental and Physical Requirements:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Candidate must be able to read, write and speak English fluently, have cognitive skills for math, reading, filing and sterile technique skills. Communication skills to deal well with employees, patients, families and physicians. Vision for near, mid-range, far and accommodation. Hearing for low, medium, and high pitch. Job requires physical ability for long term standing, occasional sitting, crouching, kneeling, frequent walking, reaching with reaching above head and below waist. Job risks include exposure to blood and body fluids (high), contact with chemicals, lifting of 30 - 40 pounds, and exposure to infectious disease.
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United Surgical Partners International
Strength in Numbers
United Surgical Partners International (USPI) and Tenet have combined forces to create the nation’s largest ambulatory surgery provider. Our combined network of exceptional surgical and imaging facilities includes approximately 20 imaging centers, and over 265 short-stay surgical facilities. Together, our partnerships include 50 health systems and more than 4,000 physicians.
Nationwide Experience
Our partners deliver high quality ambulatory solutions in safe, efficient and caring USPI facilities in communities of every size across 29 states. Our physician partners are focused on providing quality patient care, in part because they are invested in their USPI facility. We provide the infrastructure and support they need to perform their best. This is one of the advantages of partnering with USPI.
Quality Patient Services
We share a vision with our physician and health system partners. Our goal is to provide the quality of healthcare services we would insist upon for our own families. Since our founding in 1998, this goal has helped us grow exponentially. Today, our strategic joint venture with Tenet establishes USPI as one of the nation's leading providers of ambulatory solutions.
Operating Excellence
Our size and experience in developing and operating ambulatory facilities and strategic vision allow our facilities to achieve both high patient satisfaction and solid financial results. Moreover, because we engage physicians in the governance and growth of the facility, we also achieve excellent clinical outcomes.