![]() Open to continuous changes in daily assignments. Demonstrates knowledge and support for the principles of good guest relations in their daily activities and contacts with others. Must be able to handle high-stress work environment that frequently changes. Must be able to work well with others and maintain a positive work environment. Must have ability to operate large equipment and possess fine motor skills to disassemble and assemble instruments. Must be able to organize and prioritize work. Must be able to adapt to change and advancing technology. Takes an active role in improving quality of service provided by department. Performs required environmental and/or equipment maintenance procedures. Completes and documents required quality testing/inspection records per department policy/equipment IFU. Assembles, packages, and/or terminally sterilizes patient use items per IFU. Cleans and decontaminates patient use items by taking apart instruments, rinsing and soaking instruments and using washing/sterilizing equipment per IFU. Ability to operate and understand the functionality of the inspector scope and the quality inspection process on cannulated surgical instrumentation. Ability to navigate, understand, and apply the IFU software system for cleaning new instruments and equipment. Execute quality assurance process with loaner instrumentation coming into the organization per department policy, including but not limited to logging into software system, taking photos, thoroughly inspecting, looking up the IFU, etc. Active listening and responsiveness to both internal and external customers. Ability to collaborate with different vendors about request for upcoming cases. Ability to make critical thinking decisions including prioritizing turnaround and case needs. Ability to execute and be a resource for immediate use sterilization and/or quick turn around methods. Knowledgeable in Steam and Hydrogen Peroxide sterilization methods. ![]() Proficient in understanding and operating our electronic instrument tracking software system. ![]() Safe handling and transport of high dollar specialized instrumentation/equipment in accordance with vendor IFUs and TJC regulations. Competency in complex instrumentation for heart, total joint, laparoscopic and a variety of other procedures. Competency in high level disinfection of endoscopes and automated endoscope preprocessors. Competency of reprocessing of advanced robotic instruments and equipment for spine, ortho, and general robotic procedures. Knowledge and competency in the operation of ultrasonic cleaning, automated washers, steam sterilizers, and hydrogen peroxide sterilizers. Knowledge and competency in various enzymatic cleaning detergents, soak times and specificities. ![]() Maintains a working knowledge of TJC and AAMI standards. Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behavior. The IS has a strong understanding of medical terminology, infection control standards, and following policies/procedures according to American National Standard.Īdheres to the principles of caring and expected behaviors outlined in MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center's Model of Caring and Trinity Health's Code of Conduct, fostering a climate where all customers are treated in a manner consistent with MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center's Mission and Values. The primary purpose of the sterile processing Instrument Specialist (IS) is to collect, decontaminate, inspect, process, assemble, and sterilize reusable medical instruments and equipment, in compliance with The Joint Commission (TJC), Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) and the products Instructions for use (IFU).
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