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San Luis Walk-In Clinic, Inc.

Human Resources Department

Job Description:

Title:\ \ STERILE PROCESSING MANAGER

Reports to:\ Surgery Center Administrator

Site:\ \ San Luis Medical Mall- Ambulatory Surgical Center

Job Summary

The Sterile Processing Manager is assigned duties performing decontamination, preparation, sterilization and distribution of surgical instruments and medical equipment throughout the surgery center, utilizing infection control and safety practices during all phases of the process:

Knowledge, Skill and Ability Knowledge

Clinical resource for surgical technician staff members using evidence-based knowledge and prevailing standards.

Evaluates current practice with the Surgery Center Administrator through quality and performance improvement measures.

Demonstrates effective communication and collaboration skills with Physicians, the members of the perioperative team and administration.

Serves as a vital member of a multidisciplinary team in coordinating with Charge Nurse & administration.

Manages daily operations of surgical tech staff (SPD & Surgical Tech).

Assists in evaluating surgical tech & SPD staff performance.

Serve as a role model to all staff. Conducts self in professional manner and pursues professional growth.

Coordinates and manages training and orientation of new staff with Surgery Center Administrator.

Coordinates with Surgery Center Administrator, Inventory Clerk, SPD tech and vendor representatives that proper equipment and supplies are available and in working condition.

HIPAA, OSHA, Risk Management, Emergency Management, and Infection Control. Comply with all trainings and adhere to personnel policies.

Knowledge of equipment function sufficient to be able to determine operational adequacy and to distinguish between operator error and equipment malfunction.

Knowledge of applicable sanitary, infection control, and safety standards sufficient to be able to perform all assignments within the safety parameters.

Using OneSource as resource- knowledge sufficient to be able to assemble and wrap appropriate instruments, supplies and equipment.

Knowledge of processes, procedures, quality assurance, chemicals and medical instruments sufficient to be able to decontaminate and sterilize equipment, supplies and instruments.

Ability to lift and move trays of instruments and patient care equipment, i.e., IV pumps, monitors, up to 25 lbs.

Must have good telephone manners and problem-solving skills.

Able to perform bending, lifting, and washing using decontamination processes, which will include instrument pans, bins, trays, and carts of various sizes. Tactile differentiation, e.g. temperature, moisture.

Skill in cleaning specialized equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Operates all required equipment and machinery accurately and safely, prepares, assembles, and sterilizes instruments and supplies according to parameters of sterilization in accordance with The Department of Health, TJC, OSHA, CDC, AAMI and AORN standards. Maintains appropriate records, and monitors quality control and infection control standards. Provides asset management and support of surgical instruments and trays belonging to or consigned to the facility.

Accurately handles and cares for instruments appropriately, including appropriate selection of cleaning agents, lubricants, examination for function, identification, and assembly according to OneSource and preparation for sterilization; retrieves malfunctioning instruments and ensures repairs are completed.

Correctly peel-packs supplies/instruments, wraps instruments for sterilization, inspect each instrument for use, function, completeness, and cleanliness.

Coordinates with Materials Dept to ensure facility ets are stocked to PAR levels.

Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all FSC policies, procedures and standards and quality of service.

Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization;

Communicate with operating room staff to provide required instruments.

Responsible for reporting damaged or malfunctioning equipment to Surgery Center Administrator and follow process for replacement.

Resources to nursing staff in all departments regarding responsibilities of proper sterilization techniques.

Clean, set up, sterilize, and distribute instruments as scheduled on each shift.

Maintains records for QA and sterilization.

Employees are expected to comply with all regulatory requirements, including Joint Commission Standards.

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