Instructions:
Rate your knowledge performing specific job-related tasks, knowledge skill or ability.
Tasks:
1. Receiving and disassembling soiled medical equipment and supplies from units prior to processing.
2. Decontaminating and sterilizing surgical instruments, surgical linens, and other equipment using appropriate detergents, disinfectants, autoclaving and antiseptic solutions under manufacturer instruction guidelines.
3. Operating all equipment needed to sterilize items for facility use (e.g., automated sterilizer) to ensure efficient unit operations.
4. Operating and maintaining steam autoclaves, keeping records of loads completed, items in loads, and maintaining procedures performed in accordance with facility standards.
5. Preparing all trays and packs by washing, drying, date stamping, and labeling according to facility procedures.
6. Cleaning, disinfecting, and inspecting the operation of equipment (i.e., Intravenous (I.V.) Pumps, Feeding Pumps, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) equipment, Hyperthermia machine, Automated Defibrillator, Defibrillator, Suction machines, Pulse Oximeters) in accordance with facility standards.
7. Overseeing that all equipment is clean and in working condition, free from leaks, worn or loose parts, or other indications of disrepair to ensure efficient unit operations.
8. Performing initial inspection of tools/equipment prior to usage, including examination, testing, and preventive maintenance.
9. Assessing equipment and observing gauges to detect malfunctions and to ensure equipment is operating to appropriate standards.
10. Purging wastes from equipment by connecting equipment to water sources and flushing water through systems to ensure efficient unit operations.
11. Cleaning all carts in dispensing rooms and cabinets utilizing appropriate cleaning supplies in accordance to facility standards.
12. Overseeing that all supplies are not outdated through proper stock rotation to ensure efficient unit operations.
13. Distributing medical supplies and medical equipment to units as necessary to ensure efficient unit operations.
14. Managing the ongoing inventory of all supplies, both on shelf and dispensed throughout the facility to ensure efficient unit operations.
15. Ordering oxygen and related supplies to keep facility adequately supplied at all times to ensure efficient unit operations.
16. Sorting and folding laundry, linens, and textiles as needed according to facility standards.
17. Overseeing that all equipment and supplies are prepared according to facility standards, including date stamping and labeling.
18. Examining stock medical supplies and medical equipment for expiration dates, recalled items, and remove outdated supplies from shelves as appropriate.
19. Communicating needs of the facility to management in regards to equipment and/or tools used in unit.
20. Reporting and documenting unsafe equipment or environmental conditions to management in order to ensure safe unit operations.
21. Reporting incidents, work related injuries or illnesses to supervising Registered Nurse (RN) by properly documenting in the first aid log.
22. Participating in routine drills by adhering to facility procedures in order to maintain safe unit operations.
KSACPs:
1. Knowledge of the properties of soaps, detergents, and sterilizers commonly utilized by the facility to clean and sanitize tools and equipment.
2. Knowledge of chemicals and how to properly handle, mix, and manage spills in accordance to facility standards.
3. Knowledge of the chemical usage, danger signs, and disposal methods.
4. Knowledge of the principles of asepsis techniques to maintain cleanliness standards.
5. Knowledge of emergency plan, routine drills, and their purpose in ensuring the safety and security of facility staff, patients, and visitors.
6. Knowledge of forms and policies needed for dispensing medical equipment and supplies.
7. Knowledge of the Personal Protective Equipment (e.g., face masks, gloves) necessary to safely work with tools, equipment, and cleaning/sanitizing supplies.
8. Ability to properly use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (e.g., face masks, gloves) while in the decontamination room and other rooms as necessary.
9. Ability to physically clean and care for medical and surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies.
10. Ability to operate automatic sterilization equipment to properly sanitize medical equipment.
11. Ability to conduct quality control procedures by conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality and/or performance.
12. Ability to properly load the sanitizer ensuring all parameters have been adjusted and are accurate.
13. Ability to monitor and interpret gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure sanitizing machines are working properly.
14. Ability to properly package, wrap, and fold sterile packs to prepare for unit/facility usage.
