DescriptionMonday - Friday Evenings: 3pm - 11:30pm EST / weekends as needed40 hours/weekPlease see Unit Profile and URMC Prescreen form in attachment section of Job REThe Department of Sterile and Materials Processing is a state-of-the-art instrument processing and sterilizing facility. The Sterile Processing Department assists in the decontamination, High Level Disinfection (HLD), assembling, sterilization and distribution of clean and sterile surgical instruments, trays and pans. These functions are done by state of the art decontamination, HLD and sterilization capital equipment. Instruments, trays and pans are assembled, processed, and distributed to 35 O.R Suites, AFC units, and clinics. These instruments, trays, and pans are tracked by Getinge's T-DOC bar code system.MACHINES AND EQUIPMENT USED:Sterilizers, heat sealers, ultrasonic washer, aerator, utensil washer, cart wash, steris units, hand and power tools, calibration instruments, repair equipment and parts.Responsibilities:Inspects, assembles, packages and sterilizes surgical instrument pans, procedural trays, technical equipment, and surgical case carts: selects method of packaging and sterilization consulting with Processing Manager as needed, examines surgical instrumentation for cleanliness and proper assembly and function; assembles instrument sets ensuring appropriate number and type of instrument per ESI software program protocols; handles instruments appropriately to ensure sterilization; completes count/supply sheets to document contents of tray; follows established procedures to package/wrap trays/instruments to guarantee sterilization.Operates steam sterilizers in accordance with established procedures; checks time, pressure and temperature gauges frequently to attain and maintain proper levels; loads and unloads sterilizers and places items on shelves for distribution. Performs simple maintenance of sterilizers such as cleaning drain baskets. Assures sterility is achieved by preparing cultures, reviewing test packs processed, interprets the results and completes required documentation.Checks and adjusts medical equipment according to specific procedures to insure instruments and equipment are operating according to specifications prior to issuing. Sends all equipment not meeting specifications to appropriate area for repair. Decontaminates surgical instruments and equipment following established procedures; prevents cross-contamination per established procedures. Sets up decontamination equipment for operation, cleans and disinfects equipment and work area upon completion of shift, and handles infectious waste and linen according to established protocol to ensure continuous workflow and compliance with department, legal, and regulatory standards.Receives and stores supplies from outside vendors and Hospital areas; checks stock as it is received against requisitions; documents stock received and reports discrepancies; assists in maintaining par levels of inventory. Documents and fills orders for surgical supplies for patient care areas; delivers supplies when warranted. Maintains records of equipment inventory use, frequency of servicing and equipment not meeting specifications that are referred for repair.Responsible for quality assurance on all sterile supplies and instruments. Performs daily quality assurance checks on stock levels, sterility dates, and accuracy of procedure carts. Responsible for critical documentation such as biologicals and sterilizer load sheets.MUST HAVES:Certified Sterile Processor (HSPA or CBSPD)BLSMinimum of 3 years of experience as SPTLarge hospital experience (500 bed plus)Must have travel experience (6 months)2 professional references from last two experiencePreferred: Level 1 trauma center experience Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER Cert) Orthopedic tray experience
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