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Position Standards

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Minimum Qualifications:

* Education: High School diploma or equivalent.

* Licensure, Certification, Registration: required. Must possess certification with either National certifying body (CBSPD or IAHCSMM/HSPA).

* Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: Attention to detail; good organizational skills; Basic computer skills.

* Experience: 3-5 years of experience in Sterile Processing environment

Skills:

* Confidentiality: Ability to handle confidential material with maturity, sensitivity, and discretion.

* Communication: Strong interpersonal and strong written and verbal communication skills

* Must be able to function in a fast-paced environment and communicate effectively overall.

* Independence: Ability to work independently and effectively prioritize tasks.

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Position Physical Requirements

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Anything listed here requires a pre-placement physical by Employee Health to determine if the employee is capable of meeting the requirements.

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Physical Activity:

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Upper Extremity:

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* Lifting up to 50 lbs

* Ability to stand and ambulate at least 7 hours of an 8-hour shift.

* Frequent lifting, stretching, and reaching.

* Excellent visual acuity necessary with correction (glasses or contacts) 20/30.

* Auditory senses intact with or without correction

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Push/Pull/Lift/Carry:

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* Initial push up to a maximum of 55 lbs - 34% to 66%

* Initial pull up to a maximum of 42 lbs - 34% to 66%

* Sustained push up to a maximum of 25 lbs - 34% to 66%

* Sustained pull up to a maximum of 18 lbs - 34% to 66%

* Lift up to a maximum of 35 lbs - 1% to 33%

* Carry up to a maximum of 35 lbs - 1% to 33%

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PART TWO: Performance Expectations - Lead Role

* Contributes to the short and long term departmental planning and strategy.

* Oversee training within his/her area of expertise in the department, which includes: identifying needs, developing training, providing/facilitating training, track training, and validating the effectiveness of the training.

* Provides ongoing and annual input on staff performance to the leadership of the department.

* Participates in the Quality Assurance Program for his/her area of expertise in the department.

* Assists in the review, development and revisions of policies and procedures for his/her area of the department.

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Position Objective

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Provide expertise in assigned area of responsibility by: 1) keeping current with the latest technology, trends and best practice; 2) providing guidance, tracking and on-going support for employee training, and; 3) validating staff competency.

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In addition to performing Technician, I function; supports CSR Manager to facilitate shift operations:

* Acts as the point-of-contact for procedural instrument needs and emergent situations in the absence of the CSR Manager.

* Serves as a designated trainer/preceptor at the direction of CSR Manager ensuring all CSR colleagues are trained in accordance with the department policies and procedures.

* Works closely with CSR Manager ensuring departmental competencies are complete.

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PART THREE: Performance Expectations - Functional

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Performance Expectations:

* Dons and doffs Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required by national standards and guidelines.

* Receives and replenishes supply needs within decontamination area, including but not limited to cleaning brushes, enzymatic detergent solutions, PPE, test monitoring supplies.

* Performs routine tests on all mechanical equipment to ensure compliance with manufacturer’s guidelines and national standards, including but not limited to automated endoscope reprocessors, detergent-dispensing units, flushing devices.

* Receives soiled or new equipment (instrumentation, scopes, supplies, etc.) from the procedural clinics throughout the system; documenting receipt via the tracking system; decontaminate said equipment according to policies and procedures.

* Disassembles equipment as necessary before proceeding with the required cleaning method(s).

* Identifies repair needs from either communication from the procedural clinics or upon inspection of the received soiled/new instrumentation and relaying that communication to the CSR Manager.

* Utilizes appropriate cleaning equipment to achieve decontamination, including cleaning brushes, enzymatic detergent solutions, flushing devices, and leak test devices.

* Cleans and disinfects workstation by utilizing with antibacterial wipes and solutions.

* Documents all instrumentation and equipment tasks performed via instrument tracking system.

* Inspects and assembles all equipment, instruments, and scopes, verifies instrument functionality, is free of bioburden and debris, and is clear of tears, rips, and damage.

* Transports items to and configures into drying cabinets.

* Maintains clean and organized workstation, ensuring workspace is functional for colleague use upon assignment completion or as needed.

* Designates product to appropriate reprocessing method and cycle according to MIFUs.

* Inspects packaged product to ensure all external indicators, filters, and/or labels are secured to items, returns non-compliant product for repackaging.

* Loads sterilizer in accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines to ensure cycle completion; includes biological testing as appropriate.

* Performs routine sterilizer testing including biological monitoring and leak testing.

* Following policies and procedures to appropriately documents result of sterilizer testing.

* Area of Interest:Allied Health/Clinical;

* Work Status:0700-1530 varied shifts;

* Employment Type:Full Time;

* Job ID:5451

Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinics comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. We do not exclude or treat people differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.