Job Description

Location: Carney Hospital
Posted Date: 5/5/2023

About Steward Health Care
Nearly a decade ago, Steward Health Care System emerged as a different kind of health care company designed to usher in a new era of wellness. One that provides our patients better, more proactive care at a sustainable cost, our providers unrivaled coordination of care, and our communities greater prosperity and stability.
As the country’s largest physician-led, tax paying, integrated health care system, our doctors can be certain that we share their interests and those of their patients. Together we are on a mission to revolutionize the way health care is delivered - creating healthier lives, thriving communities and a better world.
Steward is among the nation’s largest and most successful accountable care organizations (ACO), with more than 5,500 providers and 43,000 health care professionals who care for 12.3 million patients a year through a closely integrated network of hospitals, multispecialty medical groups, urgent care centers, skilled nursing facilities and behavioral health centers.
Based in Dallas, Steward currently operates 39 hospitals across Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Utah.
For more information, visit www.steward.org.

POSITION SUMMARY:

  • Works under general supervision and is responsible for maintaining records and reports, maintaining and distributing supplies, preparing surgical packs and sterilizing instruments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assembles instrument kits and accessories using department's instrument books with 95% accuracy.
  • Collects instruments from sterilizers and other areas as needed after the completion of decontamination process and after instruments have been sterilized.
  • Uses instrument books to assemble instruments into kits with 95% accuracy.
  • Performs preventative maintenance on instruments to include inspection of instruments, ultrasonic washing, milking and ensuring proper functioning with 95% accuracy.
  • Replaces missing or broken instruments in instrument kits with 95% accuracy.
  • Assembles instruments and accessories according to manufacturer’s guidelines 100% of the time.
  • Effectively communicates issues that are problematic to CSR supervisor.
  • Prepares instrument kits and accessories for sterilization.
  • Places instruments in the correct container and chooses correct sterilization methods 100% of the time in accordance with AORN and department guidelines.
  • Wraps instrument kits and accessories making sure department wrapping guidelines are followed 100% of the time.
  • Labels instrument kits accurately and marks with correct sterilization tape.
  • Conducts sterilizer spore testing.
  • Conducts spore testing for autoclaves and maintains appropriate sterilization charts as per departmental guidelines-spore testing is done to 100% accuracy.
  • Reads indicators and logs results in accordance with manufacturer's guidelines once per week with 100% accuracy.
  • Changes and stores sterilization charts daily for each sterilizer, replaces chart or tape on each sterilizer with 100% accuracy.
  • Monitors equipment inventory as per department policy.
  • Monitors equipment inventory of all items for event related outcomes with 95% accuracy.
  • Processing of Sterile Supplies.
  • Prepares all equipment for daily use each morning per department procedures.
  • Decontaminates, washes, and cleans reusable supplies according to JCAHO Standards, and written departmental procedures, throughout the day until the end of shift, completing the work assigned.
  • Preps and packages reusable clean supplies according to JCAHO Standards and written departmental procedures, throughout the day until the end of shift, completing assigned work.
  • Dates and labels reusable supplies according to JCAHO Standards and written departmental procedures throughout the day until the end of shift, completing work.
  • Sterilizes reusable supplies according the JCAHO Standards and written departmental procedures, throughout the day until the end of shift assigned.
  • Stores supplies according to JCAHO Standards and written departmental procedures, throughout the day until the end of shift, completing 80-90% of work assigned.
  • Cleans and delivers medical/surgical equipment.
  • Picks up used equipment according to written departmental procedures, throughout the day as requested until the end of shift, completing designated assignments.
  • Delivers reprocessed equipment according to written departmental procedures, throughout the day until the end of shift, completing all designated assignments.
  • Cleans and delivers medical/surgical/orthopedic equipment.
  • Picks up used equipment according to written departmental procedures, throughout the day as requested until the end of shift, completing designated assignments.
  • Delivers new and reprocessed equipment according to written departmental procedures, throughout the day until the end of shift, completing all designated assignments.
  • Demonstrates respect and regard for Collection of used supplies and orthopedic equipment.
  • Retrieves items from nursing units according to written departmental procedures, throughout the day until the end of shift, completing all needed retrievals by end of shift.
  • Demonstrated respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.

1. Commits to recognize and respect cultural diversity for all customers (internal and external).

2. Communicates effectively with internal and external customers with respect of differences in cultures, values, beliefs and ages, utilizing interpreters when needed.

  • Performs other duties as assigned

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

  • Ability to sterilize equipment, special trays and packs.
  • Ability to identify equipment for packaging for OR and other units engaged in surgical procedures.
  • Knowledge of cleaning requirements for surgical instruments and supplies

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE/TECHNICAL/OTHER:

  1. Education: High School Diploma and/or GED
  2. Experience: 1 year of relevant experience required
  3. Certification/Licensure: CSR Tech Certification (CBSPD) Preferred
  4. Software/Hardware:
  5. Other:

Steward Health Care is proud to be a minority, physician owned organization. Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are at the foundation of the care we provide, the community services we support and all our employment practices. We do not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.


Additional Information

Important COVID message

Please note, our Carney Hospital is taking additional, necessary preparations to ensure patients can receive compassionate care in a safe, carefully managed environment - with confidence and without fear. Our Safe and Ready program consists of a rigorous [five-point] standard ensuring patient safety, confidence and convenience: Expanded hours will allow previously canceled procedures to be scheduled as quickly as possible. Any COVID-19 related care takes place in designated areas away from other patients and their families. Emergency Departments are reorganized to be a safe place to treat all emergency patients. A stringent cleaning policy has been implemented throughout the hospital. A strictly controlled visitor and masking policy is required for patient safety. You can rest assured that we have made the necessary preparations to provide care in a safe, controlled and professional way.

Steward Health Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Steward Health Care does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.

Application Instructions

Please click on the link below to apply for this position. A new window will open and direct you to apply at our corporate careers page. We look forward to hearing from you!

Apply Online