UCI Health Lakewood , CA 90711
Posted 2 weeks ago
I. Job Summary:
Under the supervision of the Operating Room Director /Charge Nurse the OR Instrument Technician cares for the instruments and supplies by cleaning, organizing and wrapping them in an approved manner conducive to sterilization and disinfection techniques.
II. Technical and Job Specific Skill:
1.Telephone Skills
2.Policy/Procedures
3.Teamwork
4.Productivity
5.Clinical Responsibilities
a. Performs instrument processing (decontaminate, process, sterilize, and maintain) according to hospital policies and procedures.
b. Exhibits working knowledge of steam and gas autoclaves, sonic cleaner and approved germicidal solutions and utilizes equipment in approved hospital procedures.
c. Maintains PAR levels of certain specified sterile supplies in the OR suite.
d. Replaces sterile instrument trays to designated shelves daily, or as necessary.
e. Follows standard precautions in transport and processing of soiled instruments and equipment.
f. Assembles trays according to protocol.
g. Operates steam and EO sterilizers according to policy using all quality control indicators and logs.
6.Communications
a. Answers department calls promptly.
b. Keeps clinical manager/staff nurse informed of any problems.
c. Documents appropriately.
d. Reports unusual occurrences, i.e., sterilizer or equipment problems.
7.Supplies/equipment
a. Orders supplies and equipment as directed.
b. Safely and correctly uses sterilizers and cleaning equipment.
c. Stocks unit.
8.Information Management
a. Utilizes information systems promptly and efficiently (i.e., timely phone response).
9.Unit Involvement
a. Attends 50% of staff meetings.
b. Has knowledge of unit goals and expectations.
a. Upholds all patient rights.
b. Treats all patients, families and co-workers in a polite and respectful manner.
c. Reports immediately any issues where patient rights might be compromised to supervisor, charge nurse, or team leader.
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