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REVO HEALTH LLC Sterile Processing Technician - Twin Cities Orthopedics in Plymouth, Minnesota
Description The Sterile Processing (SPD) Technician is responsible for the decontamination and processing of surgical instruments and equipment. Part-time role (FTE .6), 10:00am - 6:30pm most days, but depending on staffing, rotating shifts between 6am and 6:30pm, Monday - Friday out of our Plymouth location. Twin Cities Orthopedics is an operating division of Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health), a group of local medical practices, owned and led by its physicians, on a mission to give patients more control over their healthcare. We have a comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Plan, Maternity Bundle, 401K with Profit Sharing, Tuition Reimbursement, Gym & Car Rental Discounts and more. Essential Functions: *Demonstrates knowledge of processes, procedures, quality assurance, chemicals and medical instruments sufficient to be able to decontaminate, assemble, wrap, and sterilize equipment, supplies, and instruments. *Demonstrates knowledge of equipment function sufficient to be able to determine operational adequacy and to distinguish between operator error and equipment malfunction. *Demonstrates knowledge of applicable sanitary, infection control and safety standards sufficient to be able to perform all assignments within the safety parameters. *Independently follows all cleaning checklists thoroughly and appropriately. *Initiates cleaning and restocking of all work areas and ordering supplies as necessary. *Floats readily between all areas of decontamination and sterile processing, providing help as needed. *Maintains communication with operating room staff. *Applies principles of aseptic technique, standard and transmission precautions. *Assists in the procurement and maintenance of department inventory. *Maintain a clean and safe environment. *Maintains knowledge of all applicable regulatory standards, including but not limited to AAMI and ANSI standards. *Collaborates with other disciplines to maximize patient outcomes and ensure a smooth flow of the surgical experience. *Accountable for reporting occurrences through the center's established reporting process related to employee and/or patient/visitor events. *Fosters the developmental and educational process of self, colleagues, orientees and students (includes functioning as a preceptor). *Participates in acceptable continuing education, fostering career and skill development including meeting departmental continuing education requirements. *Assists in managing controllable costs by the proper, non-wasteful use of surgery center resources. *Any and all other duties as assigned. Education and Experience Requirements: *High School diploma/GED or equivalent. *Sterile Processing Tech certification preferred. *Instrument processing/Sterile processing experience preferred. Essential Requirements: Ability to: *Comply with company policies, procedures, practices and business ethics guidelines. *Complete job required training. *Comply with all applicable laws and regulations, (e.g. HIPAA, Stark, OSHA, employment laws, etc.) *Demonstrate prompt and reliable attendance *Work in the clinic, office or surgery center during business hours *Travel independently throughout the clinic, office or surgery center (which may include movement from floor to floor); frequent bending, lifting, standing, stooping or sitting for long periods of time may be required *Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds with occasional lifting and moving of a maximum of 50 pounds may be required *Work at an efficient and productive pace, handle interruptions appropriately and meet deadlines *Communicate and interact in a respectful and professional manner *Prioritize workload while being flexible to meet the expectations of the daily operations *Apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions *Understand and execute a variety of instructions *Effectively operate equipment and communicate on and operate the phone system *Work independently with minim l supervision *Travel to other work locations, if required Performance Expectations - Revo Health's Core Values: *Integrity - Do the right thing and take responsibility for what you do and say *Service - Consistently contribute to deliver an exceptional experience *Quality - Act with high purpose, committed effort, and skillful execution to exceed expectations *Innovation - Identify progressive solutions that improve service, teamwork, efficiency, and/or effectiveness *Teamwork - Be a part of the whole; support each other positively Environmental Conditions: *Surgery center setting Notes *Revo Health is a management services company that partners with multiple healthcare groups to deliver exceptional patient care. This position will be employed through Revo Health, working closely with Infinite Health Collaborative(i-Health) and its operating divisions. * *This position description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change. Essential and Additional Job Functions are subject to modification. Revo Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008.