Instrument Processing Tech-PT WW
- Wildwood, FL, United States
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Job details
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
- Supports and performs according to approved policies and procedures.
- Participates as a team member in support of the total perioperative process.
- Considers patient rights in performance of job duties and responsibilities.
- Supports risk management and participates in programs directed to patient and staff safety.
- Contributes to the quality management process; identifies role and contributions upon request.
- Objectively evaluates suggestions, grievances, and processes to identify opportunities to improve performance and quality of care.
- Interactions are respectful and courteous.
- Communicates effectively and professionally using a translator when necessary.
- Documents that information received from the patient is disseminated to the appropriate people or departments.
- Participates in committees, conferences, and quality management activities.
- Seeks new learning experiences by accepting challenging opportunities and responsibilities.
- Objectively evaluates suggestions or criticisms and attempts to improve performance or seeks further guidance, as needed.
- Attends and actively participates in meetings, committees, inservices, workshops, seminars, and conferences according to job responsibilities and Facility requirements.
- Reports observed or suspected violations, hazards, and noncompliance according to Facility policy.
- Observes safety measures in performance of job duties and responsibilities.
- Responds to emergency situations with competence and composure.
- Maintains a clean and orderly central processing work area.
- Provides equipment and supplies appropriate to the patient's age group.
- Considers age-specific patient requirements when responding to emergency situations.
- Cleans each item according to manufacturers' instruction.
- Verifies that each item is in good working condition; lubricates items when needed and inspects instruments under a microscope for damage and defects.
- Sorts and arranges items into correct trays and wraps trays and individual items according to Facility policy.
- Accurately labels each item with name and expiration date.
- Positions items correctly in sterilizer and selects proper cycle; seeks assistance when needed.
- Checks indicators for proper functioning.
- Performs required biological monitoring tests on all sterilizers according to Facility policy.
- Maintains availability of supplies for recording continuity during the sterilization process.
- Cleans sterilizers according to Facility policy.
- Performs weekly inspections of all sterile items in the Facility
- Checks for outdated items and package integrity of wrapped sterilized items; replaces items as necessary.
- Places items in correct location.
- Maintains adequate inventory of supplies for the sterile processing area.
- Maintains and updates the instrument tray inventory list.
- Maintains current information regarding routine preference cards.
- Accurately documents count of items sent to and returned by the laundry service.