Job Description
Company Description
At Shore Regional Health, you can learn, grow and make a lasting impact on patients and families. You'll experience the support of a collaborative work environment and a sense of collegiality unlike any other. Our comprehensive system has many locations and practice options to choose from throughout the beautiful Eastern Shore of Maryland.
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY:
Receives, decontaminates and processes instrumentation and equipment used in the hospital and various outside agencies, as well as the documentation of those processes. Supports System and Nursing Strategic Plans, Relationship-Based Care, and Shared Leadership.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:
* Decontamination of equipment and carts (crash or isolation) returned from the Operating Room and Procedure Room.
* Retrieving soiled instruments from the Nursing units.
* Decontamination of instrumentation received from Operating areas.
* Ordering of supplies needed to fulfill job responsibilities.
* Assemble instrument trays for sterilization.
* Run Bowie Dick and biological tests, and record appropriately.
* Count, wrap and process instrumentation for sterilization.
* Document accurately processing information of loads.
* Put delivered supplies away, etc.
* Provide and maintain a clean work environment on a daily basis.
* Functions cooperatively as a team member. Responds as directed by the Coordinator or Manager to the changing needs of patients and the unit.
* Offers support and feedback to peers and staff. Applies principles of caring and healing in interactions with patients and families and with colleagues.
* Seeks and supports opportunities for professional growth and development.
* Serves as coach and mentor for less experienced colleagues.
* Offers consistent and visible support to team members.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
* Strives to achieve excellence of service as described in the CARE Manual.
* Responds to the following Shore Health System codes: Code Pink (when called), Code Red (when called) and Code Yellow (when called).
* Responsible for honest behavior in all matters. To the best of the employee's knowledge and understanding, complies with all Federal and State laws and regulations.
* Maintains the privacy and security of all confidential and protected health information. Uses and discloses only that information which is necessary to perform the function of the job.
* Ensures accuracy in the medication process, including, transport, storage, security, and/or administration of medications to include IV solutions.
* Performs related duties as assigned.
* May float between, offsites
Qualifications
MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:
High school diploma or equivalent and CRCST certification. Previous experience preferred.
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