JOB SUMMARY:

Functions as a Sterile Processing technician and provides general oversight of Sterile Processing department team members for departmental processes related to the following: Receives, decontaminates and processes instrumentation and equipment used in the hospital and various outside agencies, as well as the documentation of those processes. Supports System and Nursing Strategic Plans, Relationship-Based Care, and Shared Leadership.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

• Assists manager and coordinator in determining work priorities for the shift and assures that all tasks are accomplished in a timely manner by directing efficient workflow for team.
• Monitors staff adherence to protocols and daily practice as part of ongoing quality assurance; corrects, provides and documents appropriate training as needed. Refers issues out of scope to coordinator and manager.
• Assists with orientation and training of new sterile processing personnel and other personnel on assigned shift as directed.
• Is the point of contact for the Operating Room in the absence of the Sterile Processing manager or coordinator.
• Decontamination of equipment and carts (crash or isolation) returned from the Nursing units.
• Retrieving soiled instruments from the Nursing units.
• Decontamination of instrumentation received from areas within the hospital and outside agencies.
• Sealing decontamination boxes and making new ones as needed (DGH only).
• Ordering of supplies needed to fulfill job responsibilities.
• Assemble soft goods for sterilization.
• Stock crash cart after use and return to pharmacy.
• Stock isolation carts.
• Run Bowie Dick and biological tests, and record appropriately.
• Count, wrap and process instrumentation for sterilization.
• Document accurately processing information of loads.
• Restock carts as needed to include isolation, crash, specialty, etc.
• Provide and maintain a clean work environment on a daily basis.
• Functions cooperatively as a team member. Responds as directed by the Charge Nurse to the changing needs of patients and the unit.
• Offers support and feedback to peers and staff. Applies principles of caring and healing in interactions with patients and families and with colleagues.
• Seeks and supports opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Serves as coach and mentor for less experienced colleagues.
• Offers consistent and visible support to team members.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Strives to achieve excellence of service as described in the CARE Manual.
• Responds to the following Shore Health System codes: Code Pink (when called), Code Red (when called) and Code Yellow (when called).
• Responsible for honest behavior in all matters. To the best of the employee's knowledge and understanding, complies with all Federal and State laws and regulations.
• Maintains the privacy and security of all confidential and protected health information. Uses and discloses only that information which is necessary to perform the function of the job.
• Ensures accuracy in the medication process, including, transport, storage, security, and/or administration of medications to include IV solutions.
• Performs related duties as assigned.