Job Summary

Organizes and participates in daily delivery of assigned area of services by coordinating personnel and activities in order to accomplish timely and accurate performance of sterilization, assembling of instruments, and case carts for procedures to surgery patients. Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Population Served
Job Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities
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Organizes daily operations.
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Communicates and serves as a resource.
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Participates in Performance Improvement.
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Maintains skills and knowledge through training and continuing education. Assists in staff development.
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Uses SPM instrument tracking system.
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Completes assigned goals.
Specifications
Experience
Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired
Education
Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired
Successfully passed a nationally accredited central service exam for central service technicians and maintains a certified registered central service technical credential administered by the International Association of healthcare Central Service Material Management or the Certification Board of Sterile Processing and Distribution.
Training
Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired
Successful completion of surgical tech program of 5 years SPD experience.
Special Skills
Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired
Computer literacy. Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency. Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties.
Licensure
Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired
Reporting Relationships
Does this position formally supervise employees? If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.
Reporting Relationships
YesNo
Work Environment
Functional Demands
Label Short Description Full Description
Sedentary
Very light energy level
Lift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs. cart
Light
Moderate energy level
Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher)
Medium
High energy level
Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200lbs. (Patient on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient)
Heavy
Very high energy level
Lift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > 200lbs. (ie. Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer.
Functional Demands Rating
SedentaryLightMediumHeavy
Activity Level Throughout Workday
Physical Activity Requirements - Sitting
Occasional
Physical Activity Requirements - Standing
Frequent
Physical Activity Requirements - Walking
Frequent
Physical Activity Requirements - Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders)
Occasional
Physical Activity Requirements - Carry objects
Frequent
Physical Activity Requirements - Push/Pull
Frequent
Physical Activity Requirements - Twisting
Frequent
Physical Activity Requirements - Bending
Frequent
Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Forward
Frequent
Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Overhead
Frequent
Physical Activity Requirements - Squat/Kneel/Crawl
Occasional
Physical Activity Requirements - Wrist position deviation
Occasional
Physical Activity Requirements - Pinching/fine motor activities
Occasional
Physical Activity Requirements - Keyboard use/repetitive motion
Occasional
Physical Activity Requirements - Taste or smell
Physical Activity Requirements - Talk or hear
Continuous
Sensory Requirements
Color Discrimination Near Vision Far Vision Depth Perception Hearing
Yes
Accurate
Accurate
Environmental Requirements - Blood-Borne Pathogens
Anticipated
Environmental Requirements - Chemical
Anticipated
Environmental Requirements - Airborne Communicable Diseases
Anticipated
Environmental Requirements - Extreme Temperatures
Anticipated
Environmental Requirements - Radiation
Not Anticipated
Environmental Requirements - Uneven Surfaces or Elevations
Anticipated
Environmental Requirements - Extreme Noise Levels
Not Anticipated
Environmental Requirements - Dust/Particular Matter
Anticipated
Environmental Requirements - Other