Description

Prior customer service experience

Qualifications

• Processes and decontaminates all biological indicators, instruments, trays, carts according to industry standards of AAMI.
• Assembles, sterilizes, records and stores all reusable instruments, trays and carts.
• Evaluates and inspects all instruments, and equipment for function and cleanliness as per AAMI standards.
• Utilizes resources including One Source.docs database and manufacturer guidelines to ensure that all cleanliness standards are being met.
• Provides assistance & training to new employees.
• Monitors inventory & assures that supplies are adequate, properly stored and rotated.
• Responds to all telephone and operating room calls/ and intercoms in an effort to improve communication.

• Follows universal precautions (i.e.; donning of Personal Precaution Equipment (PPE), disinfection of equipment) according to safety guidelines outlined by the manufacturers.
• Documents each step of the process in the sterilization. Performs and reports all tests, reviews and document based on AAMI standards

• Maintains Professional accountability to ensure compliance thru timely completion of Certifications, Competencies, health requirements (PPD, N95. Flu), initial competencies & education requirements.
• Ensures Clinical Excellence Index (CEI) with zero-based equipment issues, and follows proper AAMI sterilization standards according to guidelines.
• Maintains professional accountability by meeting the Service Excellence Index (SEI) standards and complying with the attendance guidelines and procedures and ensures behavior is compliant.

• High school education or equivalent preferred
• Experience working with medical equipment and/or instrumentation is strongly preferred
• Currently attending or successfully completed a surgical tech certification program preferred
• Ability to learn appropriate software applications
• Knowledge of AAMI, OSHA, and AORN standards and guidelines
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Able to relate cooperatively and constructively with clients and co-workers
• Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and react calmly under stressful conditions
• Ability to take call according to the Operating Room Schedule per departmental policy
• Ability to respond rapidly in a quickly changing circumstance in the patient care environment

(EOE DFW)

12/16/16

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