I.General Summary

Under general supervision, stores, maintains, and provides sterile instrumentation to OR in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.Assists in distribution of medical/surgical supplies and hospital instruments and equipment.

II.Principal Responsibilities and Tasks

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

1.Stores instrument trays and equipment in designated storage areas ready for distribution.

A.Stores items based on first in, first-out (FIFO) in order to provide for appropriate stock rotation.

B.Cleans storage shelves as required to maintain clean work environment.

2.Dispenses and delivers supplies, equipment and instruments to Operating Rooms case carts.

A.Maintains an accurate record of supplies/instruments and equipment for use and availability.This includes computer data entry

B.Selects correct items and ensures that all items are usable and in proper condition prior to placing on cart or providing to OR (i.e. clean, dry wrap, wrap not torn, sterile parameters met.) Delivers as appropriate.

C.Collects, verifies and forwards patient charge tickets and supply requisitions to Data Processing or other requester, as appropriate.

D.Notifies the supervisor or designee of supply shortages.

3.Performs terminal sterilization activities in accordance with established procedures utilizing steam and plasma and related sterilization equipment.

A.Loads and unloads instruments and equipment from sterilizers properly, in accordance with established procedures.

B.Operates steam and plasma sterilizers and related equipment; recognizes equipment malfunctions and reports to Team Leader and Supervisor immediately.May perform routine maintenance and minor repair of equipment as needed.

C.Monitors the sterilization process using mechanical, chemical, and biological indicators.

D.Records data on items sterilized, identifying item, date, sterilizer, and load.This includes computer data entry.

E.Complies with safety requirements regarding thermal and chemical exposure.

4.Communicates effectively with clinical, nursing and staff from other departments to renders service and to resolve problems.Refers difficult issues to the supervisor for resolution

5.Observes appropriate handling and safety standards throughout the entire sterilization process in accordance with governing regulations and UMMS standards

6.Attends all mandatory hospital and department in-service training programs and safety training annually

7.Attends relevant hospital and community training programs to promote professional growth and development.

8.Performs related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

1.High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) is required.

2.6 months or more years of CSP experience.

3.Must be certified CRCST or CBSPDT. If assigned to reprocessing flexible endoscopes, must obtain certification in scope reprocessing within 12 months of assumption of those duties.

IV.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1.Basic knowledge of the use of a PC and computerized database system preferred or demonstrated ability to learn within one year.

2.Effective verbal and written communication skills are necessary in order to work with various clinical personnel, resolve problems and to properly identify and label supplies for inventory purposes.

V.Patient Safety

Ensures patient safety in the performance of job functions and through participation in hospital, department or unit patient safety initiatives.

1.Takes action to correct observed risks to patient safety

2.Reports adverse events and near misses to appropriate management authority.

3.Identifies possible risks in processes, procedures, devices and communicates the same to those in charge.