Davenport Ambulatory Surgery Center is seeking a certified Sterile Processing Tech (SPD Tech) to join our team.
Job Summary: Responsible for cleaning and sterilizing all items pertinent to the operations of the center.
Position Responsibilities:
- Coordinates and implements AMI standards and any other resources (IFU’s, SDSs, policies) for the sterilization of instruments and supplies.
- Can explain/give rationale/ for current practices.
- Can work independently and uses time wisely.
- Demonstrates good body mechanics.
- Speaks up to address practice issues.
- Coordinates the availability of instruments/supplies for cases as needed.
- Assures the adequate functioning and cleaning of all autoclaves and other sterilization/cleaning equipment.
- Maintains adequate supplies without waste that are needed for sterilization process.
- Maintains complete and accurate documentation.
- Facilitates turnover times to promote operating room efficiency.
- Uses Standard Universal Precautions, appropriate hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, and safe practices to ensure personal safety and a safe environment.
- Assists with environmental hazard and infection control surveillance, and participates in emergency preparedness drills.
- Follows all equipment and safety guidelines, and is personally responsible for knowledgeable use and care of equipment.
- Interacts appropriately and effectively with all patients/others regardless of age or ethnic background.
- Serves as a resource to other members of the health care team.
- Attends in-service training, required education, conferences, and meetings to learn new skills as required.
- Communicates effectively and courteously with visitors, physicians, and their office staffs, patients, and employees. Maintains patient, physician, and employee privacy and confidentiality per policy.
- Maintains designated certifications such as CPR, as offered by the center.
- Acts in accordance with the vision, mission, and business philosophy of the Center.
- Complies with Policies and Procedures, and adheres to safety guidelines to ensure a safe work and patient care environment.
Davenport Ambulatory Surgery Center provides:
- Ophthalmology
- Cosmetic
- General Surgery
- Reconstructive
- Orthopedics
- Podiatry
- Gynecology
- Urology
- Otolaryngology/ENT
- Pain Management services.
Required Skills
- Candidates must have completed High School Diploma/GED.
- Completion of a Sterile Process Certification Program and current certificate is required.
- One to two years experience as an Instrument Technician in multiple specialties or equivalent combination of education and experience
- General familiarity with medical terminology as it pertains to anatomy and surgical procedures for an operating room.
- Ability to recognize, evaluate, solve problems, and correct errors.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, staff, physicians, vendors, and the public.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Demonstrates accountability, professionalism, openness, receptivity to change, creativity, and innovation.
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