SPD Tech-Certified Job at Phoenix Children's Hospital, Phoenix, AZ

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  • Phoenix Children's Hospital
  • Phoenix, AZ

Job Description

Job Description

SPD Tech-Certified

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Position Details

Department: PCH-MAIN | Sterile Processing

Location: Phoenix

Shift: Mon-Fri, Sat, Sun, (Days Vary), Evenings, 2pm-10:30pm

Category: Surgery/Endo/SPD

Posting #: 809548

Employee Type: Varies

Position Summary

Posting Note: **Full-time, 2pm-10:30pm, rotating weekends and call**

The Sterile Processing & Distribution (SPD) Certified Technician provides a variety of technical functions in the decontamination and sterilization of surgical instruments and other medical supplies in compliance with policies and procedures of Perioperative Services, AORN, JCAHO, OSHA, and AAMI standards. The SPD Certified Technician must have a working knowledge of decontamination, instrumentation, and sterilization, as well as a national certification as noted in the job qualifications.

Position Duties

  1. Assures decontamination of instrumentation is in accordance with manufactures recommendations and AAMI (Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation) standards.
    • Receives soiled case carts/bins and soiled instruments into the decontamination area.
    • Prioritizes instruments needed for turnaround.
    • Hand washes/pre-soaks instruments in an enzymatic solution.
    • Changes chemicals for washers when indicated assuring the proper chemicals are used.
    • Maintains records for sterilization.
  2. Act as a liaison between the Operating Room and Sterile Processing to communicate the changes and needs for subsequent cases.
    • Checks operating room needs regularly.
    • Checks case carts/bins for needed items.
    • Returns unused items to the Sterile Processing Department.
    • Assists in assembling case carts.
    • Assists in maintaining supplies in O.R.'s and clean core (Main O.R. duty)
  3. Maintains effective communication to ensure appropriate instrumentation is available for surgery.
    • Assemble instruments in order of importance.
    • Inspects all instruments for damage.
    • Assembles and tests instrumentation to ensure working properly.
    • Determines when repair/replacement is needed.
    • Wrap instruments/sets in appropriate manner.
    • Utilize count sheets for proper sorting of instrumentation and equipment to provide for efficient procedures.
    • Utilize 'Assembly Books' for proper peel packing of instrumentation for clinics/departments.
  4. Sterilizes instruments and equipment according to manufactures IFU's and AAMI standards.
    • Perform all daily tests and record results.
    • Prepare label gun with correct date and identification number and stamp each item to be sterilized.
    • Utilize Instrument tracking system for proper documentation.
    • Place sterilized items onto the appropriate storage shelf.
  5. Assemble case carts accurately and indicate missing items in the pick list.
  6. Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.
Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values

Mission

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Vision

Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

  • Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
  • Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
  • Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
  • Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families
Values
  • We place children and families at the center of all we do
  • We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
  • We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
  • We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
  • We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable

Job Tags

Full time, Shift work, Afternoon shift,

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