Experience:
• Three (3) years of experience in Sterile Processing (required)
Certification:
• Double Certification by a nationally recognized program for Sterile Processing Technicians (i.e. CRCST or CSPDT AND CIS or SIS Certifications) (required)
• CHL or CSPM Certification must be obtained within 12 months from date of hire
Job Competency:
• Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions
• Knowledge and identification to assemble instrument sets form all surgical areas and other departments.
• Must display an exceptional level of organizational skills and proficient in problem solving and follow through
• Effectively communicates with co-workers and all other hospital personnel
• Able to decontaminate all reusable instruments, sets, and utensils according to acceptable sterile processing standards
• Knowledgeable regarding biological monitoring
• Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect regardless of their status or position
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, gathering relevant data while attending to essential details; checks work for accuracy and quality.
• Must have strong relationship building skills and the ability to make and use connections throughout UofL Health to complete projects and maintain strong partnerships with other departments
• Must have strong initiative and be able to gather and analyze information skillfully and be able to brainstorm alternative resources and directions
• Must be able to break down complex tasks into manageable parts in a systematic, detailed way and considers input from several sources
• Must have great flexibility and the ability to continually look for ways to make appropriate adjustments and changes
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• Must have the ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions and deliver successful results
• Ability to use instrument washer/decontaminator; Sonic washer; Cart washer; Steam sterilizer, Hydrogen peroxide plasma sterilizer
Language Ability:
• Adequate conversational English is required to ensure the individual be able to take direction from management, understand how to complete job tasks, communicate adequately with patients and co-workers as necessary, understand and follow safety guidelines, and organizational policies
• Able to read and interpret written information; to write routine reports and correspondence and to speak effectively to groups of customers or employees of organization
• Ability to write clearly and informatively and to present numerical data effectively
Reasoning Ability:
• Must have ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid
• Ability to identify and understand issues, problems, and opportunities; determines course of action; develops appropriate solutions
Computer Skills:
• Working knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office programs
• Working knowledge of instrument management system and One Source
• Knowledge of Premier, preferred
• Must have the capacity to learn other relevant systems and databases, as needed