Policy/Procedure Continuation Sheet: Page 3

Policy/Procedure Continuation Sheet: Page 3

Subject: SPU Technician II - Job Description

Department: Surgical Services

Administrator

Date Effective: 10/25/2016

Director

Review Date and By:

Department Manager

Developed by: RN Nurse Manager

SUBJECT: SPU Technician II - Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The SPU Technician II is an expert in the SPU setting. They are directly responsible to the Surgical Services Nurse Manager, and/or the Operating Room (OR) RN to plan, organize, and carry out activities in the Sterile Processing Unit (SPU) and perform in work environment under varied routine and/or emergency situations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

·  Supervisory position who works in coordination with the Surgical Services/SPU Manager.

·  Leads and guides sterile processing staff in the reprocessing of instrumentation and equipment.

·  Participates in the scheduling, staffing, and annual evaluations of the SPU department, in

coordination with the Surgical Services Manager.

·  Participates in orientation and ongoing training of sterile processing staff

·  Operates washers, sterilizers, ultrasonic machines, steam autoclaves, heat sealers, and additional

equipment during sterilization procedures.

·  Adheres to AORN, and AAMI guidelines (e.g. biological, chemical and mechanical monitoring) in the

performance of duties.

·  Performs necessary duties to maintain a contaminant-free work environment

·  Assists in ordering, stocking and maintaining department inventory levels.

·  Participates in SPU call rotation.

·  Performs decontamination and sterilization of instruments, supplies, and equipment for clinical units

·  Operates and maintains log books of steam sterilizers, ethylene oxide sterilizer, washer-sterilizer and

ultrasonic cleaner

·  Assists in development of sterile processing policies and procedures ultrasonic cleaner

·  May be required to assist with the cleaning and preparation of operating room suites as needed

·  Responsible for maintaining a sense of personal commitment and service in workplace

·  Participates in staff development and teaching personnel

·  Maintains confidentiality of all patient information(HIPAA), staff and hospital business

·  BGH maintains the right to establish work schedules and to be ensured of employee’s attendance when

scheduled. Maintaining regular attendance and punctuality is a required Essential Function of this

position.

·  Responsible for establishing and maintaining healthy interpersonal relationships with all staff members

·  Age(s) of patient served and age-specific technology

þ / Not applicable

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

·  Attends mandatory continuing education and other pertinent inservices when available

·  Recognizes the important part this position plays in Performance Improvement of the on-going delivery of care, as outlined in the Bonner General Mission Statement

·  Abides by all Federal, State and Hospital laws, regulations and guidelines

·  Abides by the Bonner General Health Compliance Program

The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified, and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position. BGH operates 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. The operational needs of departments and safety of patients may require that employees be available to work all shifts, weekends and holidays and in any department to meet the needs of the patients.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

·  Skills:

à  Successfully completes SPU orientation and checklists

à  Requires knowledge of surgical instrumentation and sterilization equipment

à  Intermediate mathematical skills required

à  Strong verbal communication skills

à  Must be able to organize, prioritize tasks, schedules, messages, etc., with persistence, tact and patience

à  Must be able to function independently as well as a team member

à  Must be mentally alert and posses problem solving abilities

à  Ability to read, write legibly and comprehend the written and spoken word in English

à  Basic computer literacy and ability to effectively learn new software programs required

SUPERSEDES ISSUE DATE: 6/95, 1/97, 1/99, 05/99, 6/02, 04/05, 07/11, 08/12, 05/13, 07/13, 06/14, 10/15

REPLACES: Changes are the result of QI activities? Yes No

JOB SPECIFICATIONS: (cont.)

·  Education:

à  High school graduate or acceptable equivalent

à  Sterile processing certification (CRCST or CSPD), required.

·  Experience:

à  Two (2) years experience in sterile processing environment

·  Supervised by:

à  Surgical Services Nurse Manager, and/or the Operating Room (OR) RN

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

·  Job allows employee to vary physical position or activity for comfort

·  Ability to lift/carry 25 pounds, required. Manual dexterity, ability to stand, bend, lift and/or reach for extended periods of time, required.

·  In a normal work day, may be required to stand and/or walk for eight (8) hours or longer

·  In an average work day, the weight requirements are:

¬  Note: Employees are responsible for safely moving, lifting and handling all supplies, equipment and patient care needs. Safe lifting practice is expected in all areas of job performance and employees are responsible to request help whenever needed, regardless of the weight, using available assistance, i.e. lifting devices or additional staff.

Note: BGH maintains the right to establish work schedules and to be assured of employee’s attendance when scheduled. Maintaining regular attendance and punctuality is a required Essential Function of this position.

Weight Range / Not
Required / Rarely
(Explain) / Occasionally
(1% to 33%) / Frequently
(34% to 66%) / Continuously
(67% to 100%)
0 to 10 lbs / …………… / …….……..………. / …….……..………… / …….……..………. / …….……..……......
11 to 25 lbs / …………… / …….……..………. / …….……..………… / …….……..………. / …….……..……......
26 to 50 lbs / …………… / …….……..………. / …….……..………… / …….……..………. / …….……..……......
51 to 75 lbs / …………… / …….……..………. / …….……..………… / …….……..………. / …….……..……......
76 to 100 lbs / …………… / …….……..………. / …….……..………… / …….……..………. / …….……..……......
Over 100 lbs / …………… / …….……..………. / …….……..………… / …….……..………. / …….……..……......

·  In an average work day, the employee may be required to perform:

Not
Required / Rarely
(Explain) / Occasionally
(1% to 33%) / Frequently
(34% to 66%) / Continuously
(67% to 100%)
Climbing / …….……..………. / …….……..………… / …….……..………. / …….……..……......
Bending / Stooping / …….……..………. / …….……..………… / …….……..………. / …….……..……......
Kneeling / …….……..………. / …….……..………… / …….……..………. / …….……..……......
Crouching / …….……..………. / …….……..………… / …….……..………. / …….……..……......
Twisting / …….……..………. / …….……..………… / …….……..………. / …….……..……......
Reaching Shoulder Height & Below
Reaching Above Shoulder Height / …….……..………. / …….……..………… / …….……..………. / …….……..……......
…….……..………. / …….……..………… / …….……..………. / …….……..……......
Grasping / Handling / …….……..………. / …….……..………… / …….……..………. / …….……..……......
Fine Manipulation / Fingering / …….……..………. / …….……..………… / …….……..………. / …….……..……......
Pushing / Pulling ( lbs.) / …….……..………. / …….……..………… / …….……..………. / …….……..……......
Operating Foot Controls ( lbs.) / …….……..………. / …….……..………… / …….……..………. / …….……..……......
Other / …….……..………. / …….……..………… / …….……..………. / …….……..……......
Explain:

·  All sensory skills (speech, vision, smell, touch, hearing) required, corrected to near normal range. Absence of color blindness required.

·  Mental and physical health necessary to meet demands of the department:

à  Mental ability to cope with and function effectively during stressful / emergency situations

à  Remains calm, polite, and positive with others when under pressure

à  Avoids excessive use of unscheduled absences as defined by hospital policy

· Environment:

à Time spent indoors -100%; Outdoors - up to 0%

à Temperature and humidity - normal indoors; outdoors extremely variable

à Atmosphere conditions – odors, dusts, mists, fumes, gases

· Hazards:

à Mechanical related to equipment common to an acute care environment

à  Radiation (x-ray)

à  Respiratory (ethylene oxide)

à  Medicinal preparations

· Hazards: (cont.)

à  Biological

à  Hazards are listed in MSDS which are available online or by telephone/fax

à Protective clothing and devices required and provided by employer

I understand that this job description is intended to convey information essential to my understanding the scope of the position; this is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, duties or working conditions associated with the position. I acknowledge that I have read the complete job description and that I can perform all functions, skills and requirements that are stated herein.

Print Name:______

Signature:______Date:______

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