• Job Description

  Req#: req9604

  Position Status:

  Part time

  Shift:

  Second Shift (Evenings - Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America)

  Hours per week:

  12

  Job Information
  Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
  
  A Brief Overview
  The Surgical Tech 1 is a learning, mentored member of the Sterile Processing team that works in collaboration with his/her assigned team members to assist with preparing surgical instrumentation and equipment for use. The Surgical Tech 1 functions within his/her level of expertise and under the immediate direction of his/her assigned sterile processing team member. The Surgical Tech 1 is responsible for decontamination, preparing, packaging and sterilizing surgical instruments and equipment for all departments serviced by Sterile Processing.
  
  Education Qualifications

  • High School Diploma / GED Currently enrolled in the first semester of an accredited Surgical Technician Program (documented). Required

  
  Skills and Abilities

  • Excellent communication skills, demonstrates ability to listen and respond appropriately. (Required proficiency)
  • Demonstrates a positive attitude and willingness to learn. (Required proficiency)
  • Demonstrates professional behavior. (Required proficiency)

  
  What you will do

  • Demonstrates proper knowledge and understanding of all chemicals, detergents, and other cleaning and/or disinfecting agents used in the department.
  • Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and skill in assembly of trays and peel packs, to include identification of contents, internal chemical indicators, lot control numbers, wrapping, labeling and methods of sterilization.
  • Re-stocks shelves in Sterile Storage and other areas to maintain defined Par levels of all supplies, instrument trays and other items maintained in inventory.
  • Answers phones and follows through on phone and other requests for surgical supplies and instrumentation.
  • Prep and Packaging.
  • Record keeping and reporting procedures completed for each shift.
  • Precautions and actions for steam, ETO and Sterrad sterilization.
  • Biological testing procedures.
  • Instrument/Set and Equipment identification.
  • Equipment operation.
  • Inventory procedures.
  • Case cart picking procedures.
  • Decontamination.
  • Equipment and Instrument cleaning procedures.
  • Maintains a clean, professional and safe work area.
  • Communicates process or equipment problems immediately to Manager.

  
  Required for All Jobs

  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health

  
  Patient Facing Options

  • Position is Not Patient Facing

  
  Remote Work Guidelines

  • Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.
  • Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.
  • Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.
  • Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.
  • Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.

  
  Remote Work Capability

  • On-Site; No Remote

  
  Scope

  • No Supervisory Responsibility

  • No Budget Responsibility

  
  Physical Demands

  • Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
  • Carrying: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
  • Climbing (Ladders): Rarely less than 1 hour
  • Climbing (Stairs): Rarely less than 1 hour
  • Crawling: Rarely less than 1 hour
  • Crouching: Rarely less than 1 hour
  • Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3-5 Hours
  • Feeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
  • Grasping (Fine Motor): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
  • Grasping (Gross Hand): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
  • Handling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
  • Hearing: Frequently 3-5 Hours
  • Kneeling: Rarely less than 1 hour
  • Lifting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs
  • Pulling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs
  • Pushing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs
  • Reaching (Forward): Rarely less than 1 hour up to 25 lbs
  • Reaching (Overhead): Rarely less than 1 hour up to 25 lbs
  • Repetitive Motions: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
  • Sitting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
  • Standing: Frequently 3-5 Hours
  • Stooping: Rarely less than 1 hour
  • Talking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
  • Walking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

  Physical Demand Comments:
  • This position requires the ability to stand for long periods of time. • Physical and mental stamina is required, specifically walking and heavy lifting. • Must be flexible; possess excellent manual dexterity and good hand to eye coordination. Must possess excellent auditor, oral and visual abilities. • Must be able to lift, stoop, stand and walk without difficulty.
  
  Working Conditions

  • Chemical: Rarely less than 1 hour
  • Infectious Diseases: Rarely less than 1 hour
  • Mechanical: Rarely less than 1 hour
  • Noise/Sounds: Rarely less than 1 hour
  • Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Rarely less than 1 hour
  • Wet and/or Humid: Rarely less than 1 hour

  Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.

  Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.

• About the company

  Stormont Vail Health is an extensive medical facility in the city of Topeka, Kansas.

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