- Cleans carts, surgical instruments, power and specialty equipment, using washer/disinfectors, sonic washer and dryer, and cart washers
- Sorts, assembles and wraps/containerizes instruments and specialty equipment for sterilization in 4 out of 13 Service Lines: General, GYN, Plastics/Burn, Urology, Ophthalmology, ENT/Dental, Robotic, Cardiothoracic, Vascular, Orthopedic, Spine, Neurosurgery, and Pediatrics according to department standards
- Distributes and or stores instruments and equipment according to department standards
- Checks procedure trays and instrument sets for accuracy, consistency and condition of instruments and initials all work performed.
- Makes daily rounds to floors and departments to pick up soiled instruments and equipment.
- Cleans and disinfects soiled equipment and instruments thoroughly.
- Maintains and operates the washer/disinfectors, cart lift, and cart washer as recommended by the manufacturer
- Communicates any special requests to oncoming shift
- Checks equipment to determine proper functioning, and notifies appropriate person to resolve any issues identified
- Assembles and packages linen for OR case carts and other departments throughout the hospital as necessary.
- Assists in assembling operating room case carts.
- Sterilizes instruments and supplies using steam, Sterrad, or Steris System 1E sterilizers
- Monitors sterilizers, washer/disinfectors and other equipment for proper functioning and reports malfunctions to appropriate person
- Maintains sterilization records and other documentation as necessary
- Attends seminars and in-services to maintain certification and up-to-date knowledge of sterile processing methods and practices
- Wears appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times
- Maintains knowledge in all sterilization, CDPH and Joint Commission regulatory standards, identifies any gaps or deficiencies and reports immediately for correction.
- Adheres to and demonstrates ability to follow policies and procedures related to preparation and packaging of instrumentation.
- Adheres to and demonstrates ability to follow policies and procedures related to decontamination.
- Takes after hours call in the surgery department
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