SHIFT: PT, 5PM-11PM, M-F

  • KPERS eligible employment
  • Free employee assistance program (EMPAC)
  • Hospital Network Discount – $1,000 per year

Responsibilities & Duties

  1. Handles daily requests in a timely efficient manner. Offers assistance to all areas of surgery as needed and other areas of the hospital during downtime. Assist in transporting patient prn.
  2. Prepares mop water in utility room and makes sure the utility room is stocked with cleaning supplies.
  3. Applies aseptic techniques in daily work assignments. Performs general cleaning of department surface areas, racks, shelves, storage cabinets and all storage area.
  4. Responsible for room turn-arounds, either independently or with team members.
  5. Performs other related duties as may be assigned.
  6. Sterilization Process:
    1. Ensures proper operation of autoclave units prior to use on a daily basis
    2. Runs biological and chemical tests at beginning of the day shift and each load prn. Records results in appropriate log books.
    3. Inspects autoclaves for visible signs of malfunction and reports to surgery manager.
    4. Processes or oversees all contaminated instruments and supplies returned to CS.
    5. Uses knowledge of sterilization principles to correctly wrap or package items for sterilization.
    6. Processes all items appropriately using steam sterilization.
    7. Maintains appropriate biological testing on routine basis and documents results as required.
    8. Knowledgeable regarding handling and care of instruments, tray preparation and special procedure items.
    9. Performs tray assembly, proper packaging and preparation of all applicable supplies for sterilization. Monitors sterility dates on supplies.
    10. Properly loads, operates and cleans all sterilizers, and all general equipment using biological and chemical control tests as required according to AORN and AMMI standards.
  7. Professional Requirements:
    1. Completes competencies outlined in syllabus and annual education requirements.
    2. Maintains regulatory requirements.
    3. Completes in-services and returns them in a timely fashion.
    4. Attends annual review and department in-services, as scheduled.
    5. Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
    6. Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.
    7. Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
    8. Communicates the mission, ethics and goal of the hospital, as well as the focus statement of the department.
  8. Supply/Material Accountability:
    1. Stores all supplies and equipment; including responsibility of replacing screws and plates in instrument trays.
    2. Assists with processing department supply charges and any other clerical work related to the Central Sterilization, as requested.

Qualifications:
Education: high school diploma or equivalent; Evidence of continuing education in central sterilization procedures.
Certification: BLS Certification within 6 months of the start date.
Experience: Experience in C/S preferred or medical related background.

Working Conditions
Job responsibilities require working under constant exposure to noise, lighting, and/or temperature levels. Exposure to irritating, unpleasant, or hazardous elements or conditions (i.e. blood, chemicals, and infectious diseases) is constant.

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.

Contact Information
Krista Carrillo | Human Resources Director
620-441-5902 | kristan@sckrmc.org