Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center Department: Sterile Processing Position is located: Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center Work Type: PRN Hours Per Week: Variable Hours Work Schedule: Variable Summary: Requires basic knowledge relating to instrument decontamination, packaging and sterilization procedures; the ability to identify, by name and surgical specialty, a large variety of surgical instruments; ability to prioritize workload; the ability to deal positively with a variety of customers, oftentimes in highly stressful situations; the ability to work independently as well as in a team setting. The Technician must recognize the professional responsibility for maintaining instrumentation, equipment and supplies for all Operating Rooms and all other departments served by Sterile Processing. Failure to do so can compromise care, patient, staff and physician satisfaction, as well as decrease the efficiency and fiscal responsibility to Northern Light Health. Responsibilities: + Team player with a positive attitude + Takes the initiative in helping other team members + Uses appropriate channels to present concerns and offer potential solutions + Follows chain of command when handling problems, issues or other concerns + Minimizes discussions that may be disruptive or a distraction to the unit's workflow + Personal growth demonstrated by keeping up to date with changes in practice or standards and maintaining certification and/or increase working knowledge of SPD standards and expectations + Personal growth demonstrated by keeping up to date with daily huddles or postings + Participates in staff meetings, reads minutes and initials if unable to attend + Evaluates own strengths and weaknesses and seeks opportunities for personal/professional growth + Participates in interviewing and recommending new staff for hire + Knows proper cleaning and handling of equipment per IFU. Can access info when in doubt + Maintains accurate and complete records for HLD + Assembles surgical instrument sets, items and trays following procedures per workstation software + Understands principles of steam and hydrogen peroxide plasma sterilization + Maintains an accuracy rate of 99.5 to 100% + Works independently at all workstations + Inspects and test surgical instruments for proper function + Replenishes surgical specialty carts according to defined inventory + Demonstrates flexibility in performing assignments to meet the needs of SPD's customers + Utilizes skills in identifying and improving processes to provide service excellence + Uses appropriate size/ type pakaging material + Uses chemicals and cleaning products in a manner/ concentration recommended by manufacturer + Routinely reviews inventories of supplies, forms, accessories, etc. to ensure that established par levels are maintained without overstocking. Other Information: Competencies and Skills + Achieves Results: Sets high standards for their own outcomes and seizes opportunities to engage others towards objectives. Consistently moves forward with direct actions in order to attain or exceed objectives. Manages their own time effectively to accomplish assigned tasks. Successfully prioritizes multiple projects and duties as needed. + Provides Patient-Centered Care: Demonstrates understanding of patient care quality and service as organizational priority. Proactively supports change to improve patient experience and results. Exhibits the ability and willingness to find out what the patient wants and needs and to act accordingly, taking the organizational and outside resources into account. Cooperates, collaborates, communicates, and integrates care within and between teams to ensure that care is continuous and reliable. + Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan. + Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of diversity, inclusion, empowerment and cooperation. + Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved. + Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others. Education + Required High School Diploma/General Educational Development (GED) Required Experience + 1 year/years of Relevant Work Experience Working Conditions + Work with computers, typing, reading or writing. + Lifting, moving and loading 30 to 50 pounds. Position Sterile Proc Technician IILocation Req ID null