SPD Technician- Certified

Company: Regional Medical Center of Memphis
Location: Memphis
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: #Responsible for instrument decontamination, processing and terminal sterilization, inventory control and case preparation functions within the operating rooms, labor and delivery, GI Lab, emergency department, patient care units and affiliated Clinics. # JOB REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent. # EXPERIENCE: #Experience with care, handling, and assembly of surgical instrumentation, sterilization practices, and surgical supplies preferred. # # LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION: #International Association Healthcare Central Service Materials Management (IAHCSMM) Certification or Certification by Board as Central Processing Sterilization Technician (CBSPD) required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: ### #Advanced knowledge of Case Cart assembly# ### #Demonstrated organizational, communication (verbal/written), interpersonal and basic computer skills. ### #Demonstrated ability to work independently and meet required job demands with accuracy. # ### #Exhibits knowledge of all modalities of sterilization and CPD//OR processes and procedures. ### #Available to work flexible shifts required. ### #Ability to serve as a preceptor and resource to staff as well as customer populations. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: #Constant standing, walking, lifting, bending, pushing and pulling for instrument decontamination, processing and sterilization, fill carts and access supplies. #Manual dexterity to clean and inspect instruments and performs data entry; work requires handling of cleaning chemicals and infectious waste. #Possible exposure to blood/body fluids. #May lift up to 150 pounds; Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 70 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 75 pounds of force frequently and/or in excess of 30 pounds force constantly to move objects. #(May be further defined as #with or without assistance.#)JOB SUMMARY AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Responsible for instrument decontamination, processing and terminal sterilization, inventory control and case preparation functions within the operating rooms, labor and delivery, GI Lab, emergency department, patient care units and affiliated Clinics.JOB REQUIREMENTS:EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent.EXPERIENCE: Experience with care, handling, and assembly of surgical instrumentation, sterilization practices, and surgical supplies preferred.LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION: International Association Healthcare Central Service Materials Management (IAHCSMM) Certification or Certification by Board as Central Processing Sterilization Technician (CBSPD) required.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Advanced knowledge of Case Cart assembly Demonstrated organizational, communication (verbal/written), interpersonal and basic computer skills. Demonstrated ability to work independently and meet required job demands with accuracy. Exhibits knowledge of all modalities of sterilization and CPD//OR processes and procedures. Available to work flexible shifts required. Ability to serve as a preceptor and resource to staff as well as customer populations.PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Constant standing, walking, lifting, bending, pushing and pulling for instrument decontamination, processing and sterilization, fill carts and access supplies. Manual dexterity to clean and inspect instruments and performs data entry; work requires handling of cleaning chemicals and infectious waste. Possible exposure to blood/body fluids. May lift up to 150 pounds; Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 70 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 75 pounds of force frequently and/or in excess of 30 pounds force constantly to move objects. (May be further defined as "with or without assistance.")

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