Pack Room Tech -- Campack -- Memorial-Parking Garage

Job Summary

Performs tasks related to the processing, sterilization, and distribution of surgical linen packs. Processes, sterilizes, stores, and dispenses linen packs to meet the needs of CAMC Health Systems, Inc., and its outside contracts and to maintain proper inventory levels.

Responsibilities

• Prepare specific surgical linen packs and package them for sterilization with minimal supervision. Strictly adheres to departmental dress code. • Correctly load sterilizers, adjust controls, and observe graphs and gauges throughout each cycle with minimal supervision. • Record all pertinent data according to sterilization procedures. • Develop and apply knowledge of principles of sterilization and disinfection in performance of routine procedures. • Perform tasks related to the storage and distribution of sterile supplies according to accepted policy and procedure. • Observe safety and infection control policies and procedures. • Contribute to the maintenance of a professional environment. • Actively participate in cost containment measures and productivity improvement measures. • Maintain satisfactory attendance record. • Contribute to the Quality Assurance program. • Participate in the annual physical inventory. • Maintain proper inventory levels. • Ensure appropriate department charges and credits are issued and processed immediately. • Complete all required reports and studies in a timely and accurate manner. • Inspect equipment and supplies utilized within the department, requesting the maintenance of equipment as necessary, to ensure the safe and proper operating condition of all equipment. Document same to CamPack manager. • Assist the manager in assuring the accrediting body requirements for the department are met. • Inspect materials to be used for defects, detrimental wear as pertains to quality, and staining. • Must be able to push and pull heavy carts and lift up to fifty (50) pounds.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Patient Group Knowledge (Only applies to positions with direct patient contact) The employee must possess/obtain (by the end of the orientation period) and demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide developmentally appropriate assessment, treatment or care as defined by the department's identified patient ages. Specifically the employee must be able to demonstrate competency in: 1) ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of patient needs; 2) knowledge of growth and development; and 3) understanding of the range of treatment needed by the patients.

Competency Statement Must demonstrate competency through an initial orientation and ongoing competency validation to independently perform tasks and additional duties as specified in the job description and the unit/department specific competency checklist. Common Duties and Responsibilities (Essential duties common to all positions) 1. Maintain and document all applicable required education. 2.

Demonstrate positive customer service and co-worker relations. 3. Comply with the company's attendance policy. 4. Participate in the continuous, quality improvement activities of the department and institution. 5.

Perform work in a cost effective manner. 6. Perform work in accordance with all departmental pay practices and scheduling policies, including but not limited to, overtime, various shift work, and on-call situations. 7. Perform work in alignment with the overall mission and strategic plan of the organization. 8.

Follow organizational and departmental policies and procedures, as applicable. 9. Perform related duties as assigned.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)

Experience: 6 - 12 Months Central Supply Tech, Laundry or Pack or related

Substitution: 5 years related experience may substitute for High School Diploma

Work Schedule: Days

Status: Full Time Regular 1.0

Location: Memorial-Parking Garage

Location of Job: US:WV:Charleston

Talent Acquisition Specialist: Krysteen M. Sovine krysteen.sovine@vandaliahealth.org