Allina Health Systems Saint Paul , MN 55102
Posted 3 weeks ago
Number of Job Openings Available:
1
Date Posted:
September 13, 2024
Department:
34008470 Sterile Proces
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Shift:
Evening/Night (United States of America)
Shift Length:
8 hour shift
Hours Per Week:
40
Union Contract:
SEIU-4-United Service Workers
Weekend Rotation:
Occasional
Job Summary:
Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.
Key Position Details:
Job Description:
Provides sterile equipment and supplies to surgery and other departments as required. This work includes decontamination, cleaning, sterilization and processing of supplies and equipment, following guidelines from federal and state agencies, manufacturer and hospital infection control.
Principle Responsibilities
Demonstrates skill in preparation of surgical instruments
Performs decontamination, assembly and sterilization of surgical instrumentation per department policy and procedures.
Assures instruments are clean and free of foreign matter in preparation for
sterilization.
Assembles instrument sets and trays accurately.
Packages and labels items for correct sterilization method.
Performs work following safety standards and protocols
Follows infection control guidelines when working in decontamination.
Demonstrates appropriate use of washers/disinfectors, ultrasonic machine, high level disinfection and other department equipment.
Operates sterilizers safely, documenting loads according to standards.
Processes and interprets biological controls and tests per guidelines, documenting for each procedure.
Reports potentially unsafe situations and malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or Lead.
Conducts quality assurance checks on all required equipment per department guidelines.
Provides support for Case Carts, Sterile Core and other areas as assigned
Pulls cases for next day, add-on and emergency procedures accurately.
Completes the appropriate paperwork for compliant charging and billing of case.
Follows tasks assignment list when working in the sterile core.
Responds to urgent requests with accuracy and efficiency.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Licenses/Certifications
Physical Demands
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