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BASIC FUNCTION:
Contributes to the successful operation of the Central Sterilization/OR/PAR Department by receiving, preparing, processing, storing, maintaining and dispensing sterile and non-sterile items, and performing the duties of a scrub nurse in caring for patients ranging in age from neonatal to pediatric, adolescent to adult, adult mothers and geriatrics. Ensures that management of the Central Sterilization/OR/PAR Department is in compliance with certification and accreditation standards, and in accordance with Amberwell Hiawatha Central Sterilization/OR/PAR Policies and Procedures.
SHIFT DAYS/HOURS:
Varies. Subject to change based on business necessity.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Receives, prepares, stores, maintains and dispenses sterile and non-sterile items.
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- Wraps and sterilizes instruments, trays and supplies.
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- Rotates sterile supplies and checks for outdates.
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- Operates and cleans the sterilizer.
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- Maintains accurate records on the attest, cultures and temperatures of the sterilizer.
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- Enforces traffic control through Central Sterilization, both in regard to sterile and contaminated supplies and hospital personnel.
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- Maintains adequate supplies in Central Sterilization.
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- Cleans Central Sterilization areas including counters, cabinets, walls, windows, lights and carts on a scheduled basis.
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- Utilizes supplies and equipment efficiently and cost effectively; manages inventory.
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- Updates and creates preference cards as needed in EMR.
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- Prints preference cards and pulls cases in a timely manner.
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- Provides comprehensive, individualized care to OR/PAR patients based on their identified needs.
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- Continually aware of where instruments, needles and sponges are at all times. Cares for instruments during and following surgery, and provides for decontamination of the instruments.
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- Works with Circulating Nurse to turn over OR in an efficient manner, restocking as necessary to prepare for subsequent cases.
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- Anticipates the surgeons needs during each case and carries out physicians orders.
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- Knowledgeable of and complies with policies and procedures, including those needed in an emergency.
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- Ensures that all equipment is in optimum working condition.
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- Participates in ongoing surveillance and education of infection prevention practices and protocols. Knows the difference between high-level disinfection and sterilization and the appropriateness of each.
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- Takes call as scheduled by OR Manager.
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- Other duties as assigned.
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