Ranked #1 for Safety, Quality and Patient Satisfaction, Jupiter Medical Center is the leading destination for world-class health care in Palm Beach County and the greater Treasure Coast.
Outstanding physicians, state-of-the-art facilities, innovative techniques and a commitment to serving the community enables Jupiter Medical Center to meet a broad range of patient needs. Jupiter Medical Center is the only hospital in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties to receive a 4-star quality and safety rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Education
High school graduate or equivalent
Experience / Qualifications
Prior hospital experience in Sterile Processing is required.
Sterile Processing Certification O Scrub Tech Certification
Position Summary
The Sterile Processing Tech sorts instruments, assembles and wrap packs house-wide, and reconstructs surgical specialty trays and linen packs according to directions in the policy and procedure manual.
· Identify instrument needs again according to the OR schedule.
· Pick up soiled equipment, and trays from Patient Care Units, Surgery, LD, and ED if needed.
· Operate all Sterile processing equipment including washer decontaminator, steam sterilizer, ultrasonic, incubators, Sterrad and Steris Sterilizers, and heat sealer, according to manufacturer’s manual.
· Decontaminate instruments and equipment per hospital policy, wears appropriate personal protection equipment (PPE) in the decontamination area.
· Keep Sterile Core cleaned and restocked per hospital policy, Maintains competency in the operation of all equipment as demonstrated by in-service attendance, continues education efforts regarding new equipment or products.
· Utilize resource maps and pick tickets are used to create accurate and complete case carts.
· Maintain sterile supplies by replacing inventory as needed and putting away returned supplies.
· Utilize instrument tracking software to process instruments and maintain inventory.
· Maintain instruments in proper working order.
· Assume responsibility for the establishment and maintenance of sterility.
· Maintain sterilization logs.
· Participate in the inventory of instruments and supplies.
· Organize the daily work assignments in the department.
· Assure that sterilization logs are properly maintained and filed.
· Schedule instruments for sharpening.
· Responsible for receiving products and ordering new products.
· Maintain communication with Operating Room Manager.
· Recognize the influence of beliefs and cultures on behaviors and accept strengths and limitations in others.
· Exhibit adaptability, flexibility, self-control and maturity in work and behavior.
· Exhibit calm responsiveness to emergency or stressful situations.
· Recognize situations which require notification of a supervisor.
· Performs other duties as assigned.