Job Profile Summary This role focuses on performing activities associated with evaluating, developing, recommending, implementing, and carrying out the policies and procedures related to the delivery of high-quality patient care . In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Language Services duties: Listens to, understands, translates and provides support to those individuals with physical or mental impairments when it comes to language, such as speech therapy or speaking a foreign language . A professional individual contributor role that may direct the work of other lower level professionals or manage processes and programs . The majority of time is spent overseeing the design, implementation or delivery of processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and skills typically acquired through advanced education . An experienced level role that applies practical knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience . Works independently with general supervision, problems faced are difficult but typically not complex, and may influence others within the job area through explanation of facts, policies and practices. Job Overview Under general supervision, this position provides accurate interpretation for patient/families who have Limited English Proficiency (LEP) . This position interprets the spoken language and culture between two or more individuals from English to the target language and back into English again to ensure accurate cross-language communication in a medical environment. May be required to translate written documents from English into the target language or from the target language into English. Acts as culture broker to identify when cultural differences are leading to a misunderstanding on the part of either the provider or patient. Language services are performed in designated areas according to the policies, procedures, philosophy, and objectives of the department and hospital . Works cooperatively within department and other services to create a system of quality health care. Job Description Minimum Qualifications: 1. High School diploma or equivalent 2. Medical Interpreter Certification from an accredited college or university 3. One (1) year of relevant interpreting experience 4. Bi l ingual Preferred Qualifications: 1. National Certification for Medical Interpreters 2. Three (3) years of relevant experience. Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list . Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. 1. Interprets the spoken language from English into the target language and from the target language into English for patients, physicians and staff. 2. Combines the ability to interpret both culture and language . 3. Participates in family meetings with social workers to assist in completing forms, obtaining financial aid for clients, transferring patients, etc. 4. Contacts non-English speaking patients to obtain consent signatures, give notification of appointments, and explain procedures, diagnosis, medical history, etc. 5. May accompany non-English speaking patients to operating room or other departments when presence is needed. May participate in patient/client care conferences. 6. Translates correspondence, brochures, documents and special diagnostic procedures from English into the target language. 7. May be required to take on-call requests to be available for emergencies at night and on weekends. 8. Maintains collaborative, team relationships with peers and colleagues in order to effectively contribute to the working groups achievement of goals, and to help foster a positive work environment 9. Adhere to applicable policies, procedures as they pertain to patient/client care and to applicable personnel qualifications. 10. Demonstrates a knowledge and understanding of what to report to the CEO or Chief Compliance Officer when concerns of corporate compliance arise . 11. Ensures compliance within guidelines set forth by regulatory agencies (DPH, ERISA etc.) and demonstrates compliance with Home Health Foundation policies and procedures. 12. Practices confidentiality principles set by the agency and federal HIPAA/HITECH guidelines. 13. Participates in all mandatory in-services Physical Requirements: 1. Prolonged, extensive, or regularly standing/walking. 2. Regularly lifts and/or move 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. 3. Frequently requires reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, and climbing stairs. 4. Frequent exposure to hazardous chemicals, sick patients, bodily substances, noise and possible exposure to radiation, lasers, electric shock, etc. 5. Regularly exposed to the risk of blood borne diseases and other transmissible infections. 6. Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances. 7. Specific vision abilities apply including close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. 8. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Skills & Abilities: 1. Ability to read/write and communicate in both languages. 2. Ability to provide effective and clear interpretation and communication. 3. Advanced knowledge in areas of interpreting techniques and medical terminology, basic anatomy and physiology, diagnostic procedures and treatments in both English and target language. 4. High degree of courtesy and tact required in regular contacts with patients and their families involving patient related information of a sensitive and or/confidential nature. 5. Excellent interpersonal skills. 6. Ability to function well in very busy situations. 7. Responsible and reliable. 8. Good organization skills.
10/07/2025
Full time
Job Profile Summary This role focuses on performing activities associated with evaluating, developing, recommending, implementing, and carrying out the policies and procedures related to the delivery of high-quality patient care . In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Language Services duties: Listens to, understands, translates and provides support to those individuals with physical or mental impairments when it comes to language, such as speech therapy or speaking a foreign language . A professional individual contributor role that may direct the work of other lower level professionals or manage processes and programs . The majority of time is spent overseeing the design, implementation or delivery of processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and skills typically acquired through advanced education . An experienced level role that applies practical knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience . Works independently with general supervision, problems faced are difficult but typically not complex, and may influence others within the job area through explanation of facts, policies and practices. Job Overview Under general supervision, this position provides accurate interpretation for patient/families who have Limited English Proficiency (LEP) . This position interprets the spoken language and culture between two or more individuals from English to the target language and back into English again to ensure accurate cross-language communication in a medical environment. May be required to translate written documents from English into the target language or from the target language into English. Acts as culture broker to identify when cultural differences are leading to a misunderstanding on the part of either the provider or patient. Language services are performed in designated areas according to the policies, procedures, philosophy, and objectives of the department and hospital . Works cooperatively within department and other services to create a system of quality health care. Job Description Minimum Qualifications: 1. High School diploma or equivalent 2. Medical Interpreter Certification from an accredited college or university 3. One (1) year of relevant interpreting experience 4. Bi l ingual Preferred Qualifications: 1. National Certification for Medical Interpreters 2. Three (3) years of relevant experience. Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list . Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. 1. Interprets the spoken language from English into the target language and from the target language into English for patients, physicians and staff. 2. Combines the ability to interpret both culture and language . 3. Participates in family meetings with social workers to assist in completing forms, obtaining financial aid for clients, transferring patients, etc. 4. Contacts non-English speaking patients to obtain consent signatures, give notification of appointments, and explain procedures, diagnosis, medical history, etc. 5. May accompany non-English speaking patients to operating room or other departments when presence is needed. May participate in patient/client care conferences. 6. Translates correspondence, brochures, documents and special diagnostic procedures from English into the target language. 7. May be required to take on-call requests to be available for emergencies at night and on weekends. 8. Maintains collaborative, team relationships with peers and colleagues in order to effectively contribute to the working groups achievement of goals, and to help foster a positive work environment 9. Adhere to applicable policies, procedures as they pertain to patient/client care and to applicable personnel qualifications. 10. Demonstrates a knowledge and understanding of what to report to the CEO or Chief Compliance Officer when concerns of corporate compliance arise . 11. Ensures compliance within guidelines set forth by regulatory agencies (DPH, ERISA etc.) and demonstrates compliance with Home Health Foundation policies and procedures. 12. Practices confidentiality principles set by the agency and federal HIPAA/HITECH guidelines. 13. Participates in all mandatory in-services Physical Requirements: 1. Prolonged, extensive, or regularly standing/walking. 2. Regularly lifts and/or move 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. 3. Frequently requires reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, and climbing stairs. 4. Frequent exposure to hazardous chemicals, sick patients, bodily substances, noise and possible exposure to radiation, lasers, electric shock, etc. 5. Regularly exposed to the risk of blood borne diseases and other transmissible infections. 6. Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances. 7. Specific vision abilities apply including close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. 8. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Skills & Abilities: 1. Ability to read/write and communicate in both languages. 2. Ability to provide effective and clear interpretation and communication. 3. Advanced knowledge in areas of interpreting techniques and medical terminology, basic anatomy and physiology, diagnostic procedures and treatments in both English and target language. 4. High degree of courtesy and tact required in regular contacts with patients and their families involving patient related information of a sensitive and or/confidential nature. 5. Excellent interpersonal skills. 6. Ability to function well in very busy situations. 7. Responsible and reliable. 8. Good organization skills.
Job Profile Summary This role focuses on performing activities associated with evaluating, developing, recommending, implementing, and carrying out the policies and procedures related to the delivery of high-quality patient care . In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Language Services duties: Listens to, understands, translates and provides support to those individuals with physical or mental impairments when it comes to language, such as speech therapy or speaking a foreign language . A professional individual contributor role that may direct the work of other lower level professionals or manage processes and programs . The majority of time is spent overseeing the design, implementation or delivery of processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and skills typically acquired through advanced education . An experienced level role that applies practical knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience . Works independently with general supervision, problems faced are difficult but typically not complex, and may influence others within the job area through explanation of facts, policies and practices. Job Overview Under general supervision, this position provides accurate interpretation for patient/families who have Limited English Proficiency (LEP) . This position interprets the spoken language and culture between two or more individuals from English to the target language and back into English again to ensure accurate cross-language communication in a medical environment. May be required to translate written documents from English into the target language or from the target language into English. Acts as culture broker to identify when cultural differences are leading to a misunderstanding on the part of either the provider or patient. Language services are performed in designated areas according to the policies, procedures, philosophy, and objectives of the department and hospital . Works cooperatively within department and other services to create a system of quality health care. Job Description Minimum Qualifications: 1. High School diploma or equivalent 2. Medical Interpreter Certification from an accredited college or university 3. One (1) year of relevant interpreting experience 4. Bi l ingual Preferred Qualifications: 1. National Certification for Medical Interpreters 2. Three (3) years of relevant experience. Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list . Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. 1. Interprets the spoken language from English into the target language and from the target language into English for patients, physicians and staff. 2. Combines the ability to interpret both culture and language . 3. Participates in family meetings with social workers to assist in completing forms, obtaining financial aid for clients, transferring patients, etc. 4. Contacts non-English speaking patients to obtain consent signatures, give notification of appointments, and explain procedures, diagnosis, medical history, etc. 5. May accompany non-English speaking patients to operating room or other departments when presence is needed. May participate in patient/client care conferences. 6. Translates correspondence, brochures, documents and special diagnostic procedures from English into the target language. 7. May be required to take on-call requests to be available for emergencies at night and on weekends. 8. Maintains collaborative, team relationships with peers and colleagues in order to effectively contribute to the working groups achievement of goals, and to help foster a positive work environment 9. Adhere to applicable policies, procedures as they pertain to patient/client care and to applicable personnel qualifications. 10. Demonstrates a knowledge and understanding of what to report to the CEO or Chief Compliance Officer when concerns of corporate compliance arise . 11. Ensures compliance within guidelines set forth by regulatory agencies (DPH, ERISA etc.) and demonstrates compliance with Home Health Foundation policies and procedures. 12. Practices confidentiality principles set by the agency and federal HIPAA/HITECH guidelines. 13. Participates in all mandatory in-services Physical Requirements: 1. Prolonged, extensive, or regularly standing/walking. 2. Regularly lifts and/or move 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. 3. Frequently requires reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, and climbing stairs. 4. Frequent exposure to hazardous chemicals, sick patients, bodily substances, noise and possible exposure to radiation, lasers, electric shock, etc. 5. Regularly exposed to the risk of blood borne diseases and other transmissible infections. 6. Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances. 7. Specific vision abilities apply including close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. 8. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Skills & Abilities: 1. Ability to read/write and communicate in both languages. 2. Ability to provide effective and clear interpretation and communication. 3. Advanced knowledge in areas of interpreting techniques and medical terminology, basic anatomy and physiology, diagnostic procedures and treatments in both English and target language. 4. High degree of courtesy and tact required in regular contacts with patients and their families involving patient related information of a sensitive and or/confidential nature. 5. Excellent interpersonal skills. 6. Ability to function well in very busy situations. 7. Responsible and reliable. 8. Good organization skills.
10/01/2025
Full time
Job Profile Summary This role focuses on performing activities associated with evaluating, developing, recommending, implementing, and carrying out the policies and procedures related to the delivery of high-quality patient care . In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Language Services duties: Listens to, understands, translates and provides support to those individuals with physical or mental impairments when it comes to language, such as speech therapy or speaking a foreign language . A professional individual contributor role that may direct the work of other lower level professionals or manage processes and programs . The majority of time is spent overseeing the design, implementation or delivery of processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and skills typically acquired through advanced education . An experienced level role that applies practical knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience . Works independently with general supervision, problems faced are difficult but typically not complex, and may influence others within the job area through explanation of facts, policies and practices. Job Overview Under general supervision, this position provides accurate interpretation for patient/families who have Limited English Proficiency (LEP) . This position interprets the spoken language and culture between two or more individuals from English to the target language and back into English again to ensure accurate cross-language communication in a medical environment. May be required to translate written documents from English into the target language or from the target language into English. Acts as culture broker to identify when cultural differences are leading to a misunderstanding on the part of either the provider or patient. Language services are performed in designated areas according to the policies, procedures, philosophy, and objectives of the department and hospital . Works cooperatively within department and other services to create a system of quality health care. Job Description Minimum Qualifications: 1. High School diploma or equivalent 2. Medical Interpreter Certification from an accredited college or university 3. One (1) year of relevant interpreting experience 4. Bi l ingual Preferred Qualifications: 1. National Certification for Medical Interpreters 2. Three (3) years of relevant experience. Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list . Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. 1. Interprets the spoken language from English into the target language and from the target language into English for patients, physicians and staff. 2. Combines the ability to interpret both culture and language . 3. Participates in family meetings with social workers to assist in completing forms, obtaining financial aid for clients, transferring patients, etc. 4. Contacts non-English speaking patients to obtain consent signatures, give notification of appointments, and explain procedures, diagnosis, medical history, etc. 5. May accompany non-English speaking patients to operating room or other departments when presence is needed. May participate in patient/client care conferences. 6. Translates correspondence, brochures, documents and special diagnostic procedures from English into the target language. 7. May be required to take on-call requests to be available for emergencies at night and on weekends. 8. Maintains collaborative, team relationships with peers and colleagues in order to effectively contribute to the working groups achievement of goals, and to help foster a positive work environment 9. Adhere to applicable policies, procedures as they pertain to patient/client care and to applicable personnel qualifications. 10. Demonstrates a knowledge and understanding of what to report to the CEO or Chief Compliance Officer when concerns of corporate compliance arise . 11. Ensures compliance within guidelines set forth by regulatory agencies (DPH, ERISA etc.) and demonstrates compliance with Home Health Foundation policies and procedures. 12. Practices confidentiality principles set by the agency and federal HIPAA/HITECH guidelines. 13. Participates in all mandatory in-services Physical Requirements: 1. Prolonged, extensive, or regularly standing/walking. 2. Regularly lifts and/or move 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. 3. Frequently requires reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, and climbing stairs. 4. Frequent exposure to hazardous chemicals, sick patients, bodily substances, noise and possible exposure to radiation, lasers, electric shock, etc. 5. Regularly exposed to the risk of blood borne diseases and other transmissible infections. 6. Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances. 7. Specific vision abilities apply including close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. 8. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Skills & Abilities: 1. Ability to read/write and communicate in both languages. 2. Ability to provide effective and clear interpretation and communication. 3. Advanced knowledge in areas of interpreting techniques and medical terminology, basic anatomy and physiology, diagnostic procedures and treatments in both English and target language. 4. High degree of courtesy and tact required in regular contacts with patients and their families involving patient related information of a sensitive and or/confidential nature. 5. Excellent interpersonal skills. 6. Ability to function well in very busy situations. 7. Responsible and reliable. 8. Good organization skills.
Job Profile Summary This role focuses on activities related to the support services functions, such as dietary and food services, environmental services, general facilities, repair and maintenance, parking, sterilization and transportation to ensure all required support activities are completed in a timely manner and meet the organization's quality standards and expectations . In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Sterilization Services duties: Maintains sterile equipment, assembles medical equipment, maintains inventory, orders supplies , and provides life-saving instruments to those performing medical procedures. A clinical technologist role that has specialized knowledge or skills gained through a combination of vocational education, training, and experience. This role will be most commonly applied to patient care and/or scientific/laboratory jobs. An entry-level role typically requiring little to no prior knowledge or experience and requiring vocational or technical education . Work is routine or follows standard procedures, is closely supervised, and communicates information that requires little explanation or interpretation. Job Overview This position is responsible for the decontamination, assembly , and sterilization of all instruments used throughout the hospital including general surgical instrumentation. Responsibilities include receiving, sorting , and decontamination of surgical/clinic items and instrumentation; inspection and packaging of single instruments and instrument kits; identification of appropriate sterilization method and cycle selection, appropriate documentation for all sterile processes; and accurate inventory assignment relating to the case cart build process. Job Description Minimum Qualifications : 1. High school diploma or equivalent. 2. Central Services Technician National Certification (CRCST) OR Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) within 12 months of hire. Preferred Qualifications : 1. Completion of a certified program in Central Processing. Duties and Responsibilities : The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list . Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. 1 . Receives soiled, used, and/or contaminated equipment, surgical instruments, scopes, and supplies from Operating Rooms, patient care units, and specialized areas . 2. Disassembles items as needed before choosing appropriate cleaning method. 3. Identifies items in need of repair upon receipt and ensures information is maintained during cleaning process. 4. Selects and utilizes appropriate manual cleaning tools to achieve instrument decontamination, including but not limited to instrument brushes, enzymatic detergent, flushing devices, ultrasonic bath, leak testers, etc. 5. Selects and utilizes appropriate automated cleaning tools to achieve instrument decontamination; this includes loading and selecting appropriate cycles on automated washers. 6. Documents all work performed utilizing instrument tracking software. 7. Inspects and assembles all equipment, instruments, scopes, and instrument sets following product recipe, verifies items are functional, free of debris and required per instrument recipe. 8. Documents items missing from instrument set, escalating set to SPD Supervisor or Designee for further guidance. 9. Selects appropriate packaging method, including any sterilization accessories (corner protectors etc.) ensures all external indicators and/or labels are securely affixed to item . 10. Transports items to sterilization as needed. 11. Interprets package labeling to select appropriate sterilization method and approved cycle, options include Steam, Hydrogen Peroxide Plasma, or others as required . 12. Inspects packages to ensure all external indicators, filters, and/or labels are securely affixed to items, returns non-satisfactory products to instrument room. 13. Loads sterilizer as appropriate to ensure cycle completion; includes biological testing as appropriate . Performs routine sterilizer testing and maintenance including biological monitoring, leak test, bowie dick test, and daily/weekly sterilizer maintenance as appropriate . 14. Utilizes patient specific pick lists to accurately gather surgical instruments and disposable supplies requested by attending surgeon or another Peri-Operative representative. 15. Documents case cart build process in instrument tracking software, continuously updating the record as items are fulfilled to maintain integrity of needs list. 16. Inspects items during the pick process to ensure package integrity remains intact, package is within expiration date, and substitutions are appropriate . 17. Communicates unmet surgical supply requests to leadership for resolution assistance . 18. Returns supplies not used after surgical procedures to their proper stock location. 19. Wears personal protective equipment (PPE) as required and at all times. 20. Maintains cleans work area by wiping area with antibacterial agent upon work completion or as needed. 21. D ocuments arrival and cleaning process utilizing asset tracking software. 22. I nterprets and appropriately documents results of sterilizer testing. 23. Escalates positive results as appropriate for intervention. Physical Requirements : 1 . Frequently required to lift, reach, carry, push and pull 40-50 lb s or more. 2. S tand/sit combination of eight (8) hours or length of assignment. 2. Noting attributes of objects such as size, temperature, or texture by touching with fingertips. 4. Hearing spoken words to communication oral information to customers accurately, quickly, and loudly enough in the English language. 5. Perceiving sounds such as phones ringing, beepers, alarms and buzzers on equipment. 6 . Clarity of both near and far vision. Able to distinguish color, i.e. alarms and buzzers on equipment, and color codes on instrumentation. Skills & Abilities: 1. E fficient in the operation of all equipment within the department. 2. K nowledgeable with general and specialty instrumentation. 3. Ability to listen to instruction, and translate it into an activity and reproduce what is taught. 4. Ability to be extremely conscientious with regard to procedures. 5. Ability to follow guidelines, refraining from short cuts where technique is involved. 6. Ab ility to meet deadlines, prioritize tasks and handle changing environment and assignments. 7. Ability to speak and hear effectively and meet telephone and customer service standards. 8. Computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office and Instrument Tracking systems. 9. Knowledge of the hospital, infection control , and medical terminology .
10/01/2025
Full time
Job Profile Summary This role focuses on activities related to the support services functions, such as dietary and food services, environmental services, general facilities, repair and maintenance, parking, sterilization and transportation to ensure all required support activities are completed in a timely manner and meet the organization's quality standards and expectations . In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Sterilization Services duties: Maintains sterile equipment, assembles medical equipment, maintains inventory, orders supplies , and provides life-saving instruments to those performing medical procedures. A clinical technologist role that has specialized knowledge or skills gained through a combination of vocational education, training, and experience. This role will be most commonly applied to patient care and/or scientific/laboratory jobs. An entry-level role typically requiring little to no prior knowledge or experience and requiring vocational or technical education . Work is routine or follows standard procedures, is closely supervised, and communicates information that requires little explanation or interpretation. Job Overview This position is responsible for the decontamination, assembly , and sterilization of all instruments used throughout the hospital including general surgical instrumentation. Responsibilities include receiving, sorting , and decontamination of surgical/clinic items and instrumentation; inspection and packaging of single instruments and instrument kits; identification of appropriate sterilization method and cycle selection, appropriate documentation for all sterile processes; and accurate inventory assignment relating to the case cart build process. Job Description Minimum Qualifications : 1. High school diploma or equivalent. 2. Central Services Technician National Certification (CRCST) OR Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) within 12 months of hire. Preferred Qualifications : 1. Completion of a certified program in Central Processing. Duties and Responsibilities : The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list . Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. 1 . Receives soiled, used, and/or contaminated equipment, surgical instruments, scopes, and supplies from Operating Rooms, patient care units, and specialized areas . 2. Disassembles items as needed before choosing appropriate cleaning method. 3. Identifies items in need of repair upon receipt and ensures information is maintained during cleaning process. 4. Selects and utilizes appropriate manual cleaning tools to achieve instrument decontamination, including but not limited to instrument brushes, enzymatic detergent, flushing devices, ultrasonic bath, leak testers, etc. 5. Selects and utilizes appropriate automated cleaning tools to achieve instrument decontamination; this includes loading and selecting appropriate cycles on automated washers. 6. Documents all work performed utilizing instrument tracking software. 7. Inspects and assembles all equipment, instruments, scopes, and instrument sets following product recipe, verifies items are functional, free of debris and required per instrument recipe. 8. Documents items missing from instrument set, escalating set to SPD Supervisor or Designee for further guidance. 9. Selects appropriate packaging method, including any sterilization accessories (corner protectors etc.) ensures all external indicators and/or labels are securely affixed to item . 10. Transports items to sterilization as needed. 11. Interprets package labeling to select appropriate sterilization method and approved cycle, options include Steam, Hydrogen Peroxide Plasma, or others as required . 12. Inspects packages to ensure all external indicators, filters, and/or labels are securely affixed to items, returns non-satisfactory products to instrument room. 13. Loads sterilizer as appropriate to ensure cycle completion; includes biological testing as appropriate . Performs routine sterilizer testing and maintenance including biological monitoring, leak test, bowie dick test, and daily/weekly sterilizer maintenance as appropriate . 14. Utilizes patient specific pick lists to accurately gather surgical instruments and disposable supplies requested by attending surgeon or another Peri-Operative representative. 15. Documents case cart build process in instrument tracking software, continuously updating the record as items are fulfilled to maintain integrity of needs list. 16. Inspects items during the pick process to ensure package integrity remains intact, package is within expiration date, and substitutions are appropriate . 17. Communicates unmet surgical supply requests to leadership for resolution assistance . 18. Returns supplies not used after surgical procedures to their proper stock location. 19. Wears personal protective equipment (PPE) as required and at all times. 20. Maintains cleans work area by wiping area with antibacterial agent upon work completion or as needed. 21. D ocuments arrival and cleaning process utilizing asset tracking software. 22. I nterprets and appropriately documents results of sterilizer testing. 23. Escalates positive results as appropriate for intervention. Physical Requirements : 1 . Frequently required to lift, reach, carry, push and pull 40-50 lb s or more. 2. S tand/sit combination of eight (8) hours or length of assignment. 2. Noting attributes of objects such as size, temperature, or texture by touching with fingertips. 4. Hearing spoken words to communication oral information to customers accurately, quickly, and loudly enough in the English language. 5. Perceiving sounds such as phones ringing, beepers, alarms and buzzers on equipment. 6 . Clarity of both near and far vision. Able to distinguish color, i.e. alarms and buzzers on equipment, and color codes on instrumentation. Skills & Abilities: 1. E fficient in the operation of all equipment within the department. 2. K nowledgeable with general and specialty instrumentation. 3. Ability to listen to instruction, and translate it into an activity and reproduce what is taught. 4. Ability to be extremely conscientious with regard to procedures. 5. Ability to follow guidelines, refraining from short cuts where technique is involved. 6. Ab ility to meet deadlines, prioritize tasks and handle changing environment and assignments. 7. Ability to speak and hear effectively and meet telephone and customer service standards. 8. Computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office and Instrument Tracking systems. 9. Knowledge of the hospital, infection control , and medical terminology .
