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Entity: Clinical Practices of University of Pennsylvania (CPUP)
Department: Otorhinolaryngology
Location: Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine-3400 Civic Center Blvd
Hours: Per Departmental Needs – Full Time
Summary:
• Department of Otorhinolaryngology under the direction of the Manager, Instrument or Sterile Processing, the incumbent supports the decontaminating, inspecting, assembling, packaging, and sterilizing of incoming clinical instrumentation, highlevel disinfection of flexible/rigid endoscopes and equipment. The incumbent is a vital member of the team and must adhere to all standards of practice, independently complete daily assignments, and dispatch instruments and equipment as needed. The incumbent will serve as a resource to the team and will be responsible for personal and professional development.
Responsibilities:
Operations:
• Cleans, decontaminates, inspects, assembles, packages, and sterilizes surgical instrumentation, and identifies those in need of repair
• Knowledgeable about all disinfectants and chemical germicides
• Able to reference MSDS
• Demonstrates knowledge of procedures of emergencies for steam sterilization machines
• Follows established priority lists and requests for required instruments
• Makes professional use of downtime
• Seeks supervision when appropriate
• Offers feedback in the spirit of helpfulness
• HIPPA Compliance
• JACHO Compliance
Professionalism:
• Demonstrates the ability to articulate and document departmental policies and findings
• Promotes a work environment that attracts and retains key talent
• Observe and verbalize any breaks in techniques
• Utilizes policies and procedures as a resource
• Routinely attends services and staff meetings
• Adapts to schedule changes and responds professionally
• Takes ownership of tasks and problems when appropriate
• Accepts constructive feedback appropriately
• Knows when to seek help
Staff Training/Orientation:
• Orients new staff to the department and sterile processing processes and policies
• Assist team members with questions and concerns
• Bring to the attention of Management any issue of concern
• Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures
• Other duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organization
Credentials:
• Sterile Processing Technician (CRCST) Certification CRCST (Required)
• Certification as a Certified Flexible Endoscope reprocessor certified Endoscope reprocessor, with in 18 months of employment. (Required)
Education or Equivalent Experience:
• H.S. Diploma/GED And 2+ years 2-5 years Instrument processing experience. (Required)
We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.
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We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.
