Central Sterile Assistant

Overview

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About the Job

Location: NHRMC Orthopedic Hospital

Department: CF - Central Sterile Processng

Full Time Equivalent: FTE: 0.100000

Work Type: 1 to 31 Hours Pay Period

Work Schedule: MIXED HRS - Varied length shfts-Day-Eve-Nt

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

Overview

Summary:The Central Sterile Assistant is the entry-level position for inexperienced personnel within the Central Sterile Processing Department. This position requires minimal to continuous supervision dependent upon skill level. The assistant works under the supervision of the Central Sterile Processing Coordinator.

Responsibilities:1. Decontaminate and clean, surgical and CPD procedural instrument trays along with other house instrumentation.2.

Package and identify prepared items for sterilization.3. Performs departmental cleaning assignments as scheduled.4. Performs the operation of the automated instrument washer disinfectors, glide systems, ultrasonic machine and cart washer.5.

Performs the operation of the steam sterilizers, ETO sterilizers, Sterrad NX and Sterrad sterilizers.6. Performs all test, if needed, for all steam sterilizers, Bowie Dick and Biologicals. This includes the OR steam sterilizers.7.

Logs all test accordingly, records load contents associated wit operation of all CSP/OR sterilizers.8. Conducts periodic departmental in-services.9. Assembles ("pulls") case cart and supplies for surgical procedures using Surgeon Preference cards assuring completeness and notification of shortages.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Credentials:

Education:Essential:* General Education Degree

Other information:Experience: None. Demonstrates standards of performance (ownership, teamwork, communication, compassion) that support patient satisfaction and principles of service excellence.Performs other duties as assigned.Individual will possess commensurate combination of education, experience and qualifications.

Other Information

This position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications which may be required of the employee assigned to the position.

Depending on the location of the job, duties may vary. Receipt of the job description does not imply nor create a promise of employment, nor an employment contract of any kind; my employment with the Company is at will.

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Responsibilities

It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.

• Our team members are part of an environment that fosters team work, team member engagement and community involvement.

• The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care.

• All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm".