GENERAL SUMMARY:

• Under direct supervision, performs the following job assignments; decontamination, assembly, sterilization of floor grade instrument trays, patient care equipment, the sterilization of surgical instrumentation, and the assembly of supply exchange carts as assigned. Responsibilities: Properly cleans, reassembles and checks all instruments and patient equipment.

• Correctly uses the washer decontaminator to clean all instruments, including the changing of soap and lubricant according to departmental policy.

• Inspects all instruments for proper functioning and cleanliness.

• Assembles instrument trays according to the count sheet for OR, Storeroom, ER, and Cath Lab and other areas as needed.

• Performs proper wrapping or packaging techniques for each set, single instrument, basins, gown packs, towel packs and labels all packages correctly.

• Marks all packages with correct load stickers, knows how to read load sticker and knows the purpose of load stickers. Creates an accurate list of sterilizer load contents.

• Correctly loads sterilizer cart containing wrapped instrument sets, wrapped packages, peel pouches and instruments.

• Applies the principles of steam sterilization including, pressure, time, temperature, dry time, biological testing, and sterilizer setting when correctly interpreting the data printout at the end of a cycle to determine proper sterilization.

• Performs biological testing for each set or load and properly places testing materials inside of the load. Accurately reads biological testing materials to determine efficient operation of sterilizer (i.e., Bowie-Dick, Challenge packs). Follows proper logging techniques for biological indicators in log book.

• Checks applicable appropriate areas for integrity of sterile packaging and reprocesses any items whose packaging has been compromised.

• Follows departmental policy for universal precautions, the handling of blood and body fluids and the handling of sharps.

• Uses proper body mechanic and lifting techniques.

• Orders stock on designated days in the absence of SPD Coordinator.

• Initiates orders of specialty beds and other special requests by Doctor/Nursing units.| Instructs new associates on the proper techniques as assigned.

• Specific Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Ability to lift heavy objects without restriction.

• Excellent customer satisfaction skills.

• Working knowledge of computers.

• The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to provide the care appropriate to the age of the patient served in their assigned area. Possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information relative to the patient's age-specific needs and provide care needed, including but not limited to principles of growth and development, psychological needs, etc. as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.

  POSITION SUMMARY:

• Henry Ford Health Oakland Hospital - Madison Heights

• 2:00pm - 10:30pm

  EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:

• High School graduate or equivalent is required.

  PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• One year experience in the handling of patient care equipment and floor grade instrumentation preferred.

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Macomb - Oakland Hospitals

• Department: Central Supply 001

• Shift: Evening Job

• Union Code: MIDET SJ OPEIU Local 459

  Additional Details

  This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

Overview

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers .

Benefits

The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.