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*Description*

*SUMMARY: *Performs all duties necessary to support the process of decontamination and distribution of supplies and equipment in an efficient and safe manner, for optimum patient care according to Departmental/Infection Control Policies.

*RESPONSIBILITIES AND STANDARDS*

Responsibility I

1. Issue, deliver, retrieve and accurately fills orders for all supplies/equipment need to maintain efficient support of optimum patient care and maintain accurate inventories.

1.1 Makes out supply requisitions accurately/completely when necessary for requests

1.2 Checks and reviews thoroughly supply requests

1.3 Recommends to supervisor any additional supplies that may be needed

1.4 Assists with year end inventory as required

1.5 Retrieves and delivers requested equipment in a courteous manner as requested

1.6 Ensures accurate and prompt return of items to the patient care units(i.e. code carts)

Responsibility II

2. Disposes properly and efficiently decontaminates all patient care equipment.

2.1 Adheres to Infection Control Practices for decontamination with 100% compliance with Personal Protective Equipment

2.2 Ensures total accuracy for the cleansing of all patient care equipment per policy

2.3 Utilizes only approved cleaning solutions

2.4 Complies with proper procedures for cleaning work areas and carts

Responsibility III

3. Maintains and ensures disinfection of patient care equipment is processed by the use of high level disinfection of mobile medical equipment

3.1 Adheres to proper attire 100% of the time

3.2 Labels all patient care items appropriately

3.3 Ensure proper level of supplies

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*JOB QUALIFICATIONS*

Education: Requires high school diploma or equivalent.

Experience: Practically no experience required.

License: N/AWorking Conditions:

Manual: Some manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Little or no potential for occupational risk

Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions

Company: Vassar Brothers Medical Center

Org Unit: 1472

Department: Sterile Processing

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $16.50 - $24.18 Hourly

We are an equal opportunity employer

Qualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation or our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to ensure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.