Job Description:This position is responsible for ensuring that all surgicalsupplies, instruments and equipment are properly inventoried,decontaminated, assembled, inspected, packaged, sterilized,stored, distributed and tracked in a quality / timely manner throughoutthe hospital. Will train to perform these duties independently and withoutclos

　　Scope

　　1.Operates and monitors sterilization equipment.2. Prioritizes daily tasked based on interpretation of surgical schedule,determining the requirement for instruments for each surgical case.3. Disassembles carts and follows Universal Precautions for decontamination.4. Sterilizes, disinfects durable medical equipment and instruments,packages clean supplies and instruments, maintains records for allinstruments and transports sterilized items to the floor.5. Assembles sterilized instruments and rechecks all instruments forcleanliness and/or impairment. Properly checks power equipment.6. Takes measures to allow for easy instrument tracking including followinglabeling processes, use of engraver, reporting and documenting all missinginstruments and implants replaced in trays.7. Communicates the equipment and instrument inventory status with the CentralProcessing staff and Surgery Charge Nurse including order status, backorders and/or changes.8. Responds to emergency situations by insuring all emergency, trauma andadd-on cases are supplied properly and delivered to the Operating Room in atimely manner.9. Utilizes applications and technology to accurately facilitate recordkeeping in accordance with State and Federal regulations.10. Provides on the job training on the job training (OJT) to newly hiredassociates in the department.11. Promotes mission, vision, and values of SCL Health, and abides byservice behavior standards.12. Performs other duties as assigned.13. May be required to work overtime based on business need.14. May be required to float to other departments (within scope ofcompetency and qualifications) based on business need.15. May be required to be placed on-call during a regularly scheduled shift.

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　RequiredHigh School diploma or equivalentCertified Registered Central Supply Technician (CRCST) or CertifiedSterile ProcessingDepartment Technician (CSPDT), or Certified SurgicalTechnician (CST)Competent working knowledge in all aspects of Sterile Processing

　　Preferred

　　1+ year of experience in a hospital or clinic operating room

　　To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform eachessential dutysatisfactorily. The requirements list must be representative ofthe knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure,experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be madeto enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Demonstrated competency in all areas of Sterile Processing tasks,procedures, practices.Regular attendance to perform work on site during regularly scheduled businesshours or scheduled shifts is required.Advanced knowledge of cleaning, disinfection and decontamination processesand sterilizers.Advanced understanding of types and functions of instruments and equipment(e.g. endoscopic, microsurgical, robotic and power)Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically within amulti-functional team.Experience and understanding in the use of computers, as well as the abilityto learn software relevant to Sterile Processing.Ability to successfully function in a fast-paced, service orientedenvironment.Ability to work nights and/or weekends.

　　Physical Requirements:Ongoing need for employee to see and readinformation, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identifyequipment and supplies.- and -Frequent interactions with patient careproviders, patients, and visitors that require employee to verballycommunicate as well as hear and understan spoken information, alarms,needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergencysituations.- and -Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complexand delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequentcomputer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing neededinformation, medication preparation, etc.- and -Expected to lift andutilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend toretrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes itemsof varying weights, up to and including heavy items.- and -Need to walk andassist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributingsupplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portableequipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded andbusy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc).- and-May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period ofti

　　Anticipated job posting close date:01/31/2024

　　Location:Lutheran Medical Center

　　Work City:Wheat Ridge

　　Work State:Colorado