Sterile Processing Tech, Certified - Duke Raleigh Hospital - Part Time (Sat & Sun)
Company: Duke Health
Location: Durham
Posted on: August 8, 2022
Job Description:
Duke Raleigh Hospital offers the latest in care and technology
in a patient-friendly setting. It has been an important part of
Duke Health since 1998 and has served Wake County for more than 35
years, employing more than 2,000 team members. The hospital
provides 186 inpatient beds and a comprehensive array of services,
including the Duke Raleigh Cancer Center, Duke Raleigh Orthopedic
and Spine Center, cardiovascular services, neurosciences including
the Duke Raleigh Skull Base and Cerebrovascular Center, advanced
digestive care, disease management and prevention, wound healing,
outpatient imaging, intensive and progressive care, pain clinic,
same-day surgery, emergency department and community outreach and
education programs U.S. News & World Report ranked Duke Raleigh
Hospital as high performing in orthopaedics and two adult
procedures/conditions: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
and lung cancer surgery. #DukeRaleighJobs ScheduleSaturday and
Sunday: 3pm - 11:30pm - -General Description of the Job ClassA
Central Sterile Processing Technician, Certified is responsible for
cleaning, decontamination, assembly, and high-level disinfection of
all reusable medical instrumentation. Maintains high standards
consistency and continuous product flow between the OR and Sterile
Processing. Responsible for maintaining adequate supply levels in
sterile storage area, rotating stock as appropriate pulling case
carts for the daily surgical schedule. -Duties and Responsibilities
of this Level
- Cleans, decontaminates, assembles, and disinfects scope trays
and equipment following established tray lists and manufactures
recommendations.
- Maintains communication with customers and departments
regarding requests and delivery of sterile supplies.
- Promotes best practice by demonstrating a commitment to quality
patient care.
- Performs assigned duties to maintain unit in a state of survey
readiness and maintain quality initiatives. For example quality
control measures, emergency equipment checks, and department
cleanliness.
- Uses the computerized instrument tracking system in the
performance of assigned duties, obtaining instrument count sheets,
obtaining special handling instructions for instrumentation
documenting sterilization loads, and other assigned tasks.
- Adheres to unit programs to support patient care such as
maintaining a quiet environment and customer service.
- Efficient and punctual distribution of case carts, equipment,
and stat supplies to the OR and Maintain sterility and or
cleanliness according to hospital protocol.
- Maintain accurate log for equipment out for repair.
- Tests operational efficiency of Instrumentation prior to
reprocessing and reports problems to appropriate leadership.
- Maintains a clean and orderly central processing area (e.g.
shelves, counters, equipment)
- May assist with teaching of new hires and work as resource
person for other staff as well as other units in hospital.
- Performs other related duties incidental to the work described
herein. -Required Qualifications at this Level -EducationHigh
school diploma or equivalent is required.Employees hired before
2/18/19 are not required to have high school diploma or equivalent.
-ExperienceNo experience required beyond certification. -Degrees,
Licensure, and/or CertificationCertification required as CSPDT
(CBSPD) or CRCST (IAHCSMM) -Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
-Distinguishing Characteristics of this LevelN/A - - - Duke is an
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to
providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's
age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity,
genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, or veteran status. - Duke aspires to create a
community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and
belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of
ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our
perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve
this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community
feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals
are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our
community have a responsibility to uphold these values. - Essential
Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke
University Health System may include essentialjob functions that
require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional
information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation
will be provided by each hiring department. -
Keywords: Duke Health, Durham , Sterile Processing Tech, Certified - Duke Raleigh Hospital - Part Time (Sat & Sun), Other , Durham, North Carolina
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