Duke Raleigh Hospital Duke Raleigh Hospital offers the latest in care and technology in a patient-friendly setting. It has been an important part of Duke Health since 1998 and has served Wake County for more than 35 years, employing more than 2,000 teammembers. The hospital provides 186 inpatient beds and a comprehensive array of services, including the Duke Raleigh Cancer Center, Duke Raleigh Orthopedic and Spine Center, cardiovascular services, neurosciences including the Duke Raleigh Skull Base and Cerebrovascular Center, advanced digestive care, disease management and prevention, wound healing, outpatient imaging, intensive and progressive care, pain clinic, same-day surgery, emergency department and community outreach and education programs. U.S.News & World Report ranked Duke Raleigh Hospital as high performing in orthopaedics and five adult procedures/conditions: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), heart failure, kidney failure, lung cancer surgery, and stroke.

Occ Summary

A Central Sterile Processing Technici an,Non-Certified is responsiblefor cleaning, decontamination, assembly, and high-level disinfection ofall reusable medical instrumentation. Main tainshighstandardsconsistency and continuous product flow between the OR andSterileProcessing. Responsible formaintaining adequate supply levels insterile storage area, rotating stock as appropriate pulling case cart sforthe daily surgical schedule.

Work Performed

Clean s,decontaminates, assembles, and disinfects scope trays andequipment fol lowing established traylists and manufacture'srecommendations.Maintains communication with customers and departments regardingrequests and deliv eryof sterile supplies.Promotes best practice by demonstrating a commitm entto quality patientcare.Performs assigned duties to maintain unit in a state of survey readinessand maintain quality initiatives. For example q uality control measures,emergency equipment checks, and department clean liness.Uses the computerized instrument tracking system in the performan ceofassigned duties, obtaining instrument count sheets, obtaining specia lhandling instructions for instrumentation documenting sterilizationload s, and other assigned tasks.Adheres to unit programs to support patientc are such as maintaining aquiet environment and customer service.Efficien tand punctual distribution of case carts, equipment, and statsuppliestot he OR and Maintain sterility and or cleanliness accordingto hospitalprotocol.Maintain accurate log for equipment out for repair.Tests operationa l efficiency of Instrumentation prior to reprocessingand reports problem s to appropriate leadership.Maintains a clean and orderly central proces sing area (e.g. shelves,counters, equipment)Performs other relatedduties incidental to the work described herein.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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Minimum Qualifications

Education

High school diploma or equivalent is required. Employees hired before 2/18/19 are not required to have high school diploma or equivalent.

Experience

Previous experience working in a healthcare environment preferred. Working knowledge of computer required. Knowledge of surgical instrumentation and care/cleaning strongly preferred; knowledge of sterile techniques preferred.

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

Certification in Sterile Processing and/or Technology required within 2 years of hire date -CSPDT (CBSPD) or CRCST (IAHCSMM). Employees hired before 2/18/2019 are not required to obtain certification.

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