Instrument Tech - Union Hospital - Terre Haute, IN
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Consults with the manager regarding processing or job concerns.
- Applies aseptic technique and infection control principles to job duties.
- Recognizes the importance of proper cleaning, decontamination, disinfection technique and sterilization of surgical instruments for patient safety.
- Understands principles of sterilization, disinfection, handling, and processing of instruments and equipment.
- Familiar with cleaning agents utilized and their effects on various types of materials being cleaned.
- Follows policy and procedure for correct cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilization of items utilizing manufacturer’s recommendations.
- Is self-directed, making maximum use of time.
- Work assignment organized by efficiency, eliminating unnecessary motion or activity.
- Acts on priorities based on supplies needed according to schedules in the areas serviced.
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The Certified Instrument Tech has the following responsibilities:
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Follows standard precautions to prevent cross-contamination, plus protects self and co-workers.
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Utilizes proper hand washing technique.
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Maintains a clean and safe environment in the Cleaning/Processing area.
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Cleans equipment, furniture, cabinets, shelves, countertops, and sterilizers in Instrument Processing area.
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Performs biological testing of sterilization equipment per policy.
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Inspects, assembles, and packages instruments and supplies in preparation for sterilization.
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Familiar with different methods of packaging.
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Able to appropriately package items utilizing disposable wrappers, linen, pouches, and instrument containers.
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Operates sterilizers and cleaning equipment correctly.
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Sterilizes instruments and supplies appropriately.
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Identifies surgical instruments correctly.
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Communicates to manager supplies needed for Processing Area to maintain sufficient inventory.
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Demonstrates knowledge of surgical policies and procedures.
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Uses proper reference materials, i.e. Clinic Area Specialty Cards, UAP policies and procedures manual, AORN recommended practices, AAMI standards, and manufacturer’s recommendations.
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Relays pertinent information and messages as necessary to the appropriate person.
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Willingly provides assistance to co-workers and understands his/her role as an integral part of the WVSC team.
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Seeks assistance in meeting self-learning needs through inservice, self-study and demonstration.
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Performs all other tasks as assigned.
CUSTOMER SERVICE STANDARDS
Customer Service (a customer is anyone, internal or external, with whom you come into contact, i.e., co-workers, patients, visitors, etc.)
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Attitude
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Promptly responds to customers in a friendly manner, listening carefully and using customer’s name.
Every customer greeted with a smile.
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Is consistently courteous and helpful.
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Is considerate, sensitive and tolerant of all customers and their differences.
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Professionalism
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Answers telephone promptly, consistently identifies self and department and returns calls promptly.
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Is responsible for ensuring that all patient, facility and employee information is not compromised.
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Respects privacy of all by eliminating gossip and unprofessional talk.
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Displays a professional appearance at all times, including appropriate dress as defined in employee handbook and wearing visible identification badge at all times.
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Commitment
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Welcomes and supports all customers.
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Displays follow through at all times to ensure customer satisfaction.
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Is honest in all interactions
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Ownership
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Takes pride in organization as if you own it, speaks positively about the organization and practices safety as a daily work habit.
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Continually seeks new and better ways of doing things.
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Supports and participates in various teams, events and activities provided by the Clinic.
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TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES NEEDED:
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High School graduate or its equivalent.
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Completion of six weeks of on-the-job training program.
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Understanding of medical/surgical aseptic techniques, infection control, lines of
communication and authority.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Proper body mechanics for patient care activities:
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Ability to assist with the transportation and lifting of large instruments, trays and equipment.
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Lifting without assistance up to 50 pounds.
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Able to stand or walk without interruption for extended periods of time.
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Reaching (extending arms and/or trunk of body above or in front of body) for patient care or retrieval of supplies.
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Bending and pivoting required for patient care and department activities.
Ability to respond in person to patient emergencies
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Able to evacuate patients by stairs in the event of an emergency.
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Able to independently evacuate patients from one area to another.
Communication requirements
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Hearing adequate or corrected to be able to respond to patient’s verbal stimuli and hear equipment alarms.
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Vision adequate or corrected to accommodate short distance viewing (the computer screen and reading handwritten and typewritten medical records) and long distance viewing.
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Writing ability necessary to include medical record documentation and other necessary communication.
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Able to communicate in English language, both verbally and written.
Other
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Able to function in Category I, OSHA Standard for Bloodborne Pathogens.
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Able to work in areas where hazardous materials are located; e.g., radioactive materials, chemotherapy drugs, cleaning fluids.
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Flexible to meet the scheduling demands of the department.
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Able to work under stress relation to multiple patient care demands occurring simultaneously.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
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Surgical instruments and supplies, cleaning solutions, linens, sterilizers, decontamination
equipment (444 washer, cart wash, sonic cleaners).
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled
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