CPS Technician

at  Trillium Health Partners

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for the reprocessing of patient care equipment and instruments for use in surgery and other patient care areas. Duties include the collection of soiled instruments/equipment, decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging, sterilization, storage and distribution.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Mandatory College certification in Sterile Supply Processing, incorporating 3 course modules including practicum (120 hours) in a hospital sterile processing department.
• Must have CSA certification or obtain within 1 year of employment
• Minimum grade 12 education and/or equivalent.
• Experience with medical terminology an asset.
• Minimum 1 year hospital work experience in sterile processing techniques and preparation of medical supplies and equipment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of surgical instrumentation.
• Must successfully complete the required in-house orientation/training program within the defined probationary period.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively, both written and oral.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job
• Positive work and attendance record is essential
• Performs other related duties as required

• Collects contaminated/soiled equipment, instruments, trays, etc. and returns to CPS.
• Cleans and terminally decontaminates surgical instruments and other reusable equipment in accordance with established departmental protocols.
• Manual cleaning/brushing of heavily soiled instruments/equipment in enzymatic detergent prior to mechanical washing.
• Operates washer-disinfectors, cart washer and sonic cleaner for decontamination of all instruments and equipment.
• Dismantles, cleans, inspects and reassembles equipment/instruments as appropriate.
• Checks functionality and cleanliness of equipment/instruments prior to assembly.
• Ensures supplies/trays are wrapped correctly in sterilization wrapper/pouch to include sterilization integrator and labeled with the appropriate sterilization tape.
• Loads, unloads and monitors the parameters of sterilizers.
• Performs and documents biological testing on all sterilization equipment.
• Carries out all sterilization procedures and related duties in accordance with established standards for sterilizers.
• Understands and follows principles of event related sterilization.
• Distributes supplies/trays to OR and other designated clinical areas.
• Prepares surgical case carts for surgical procedures following pick list protocol.
• Replenishment of crash carts, intubation boxes, latex-free boxes and contact precaution carts.
• Assembly/testing of portable suction equipment.
• Custom preparation of all special supplies as needed.
• Responds immediately to urgent requests as required by all patient care areas.
• Inspects and reports all damaged equipment and supplies immediately to the Supervisor/Lead Hand or designate.
• Participates in Quality Assurance Audits and assists with documentation of same.
• Documents workload measurement statistics as required.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment.
• Performs all work in a safe and proper manner in accordance with Trillium Health Partners principles and protocols and all legislative requirements/codes/regulations/standards, including WHMIS, MOE, OH&S, etc.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
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  Internal Candidates who believe they possess the necessary qualifications and experience for this position and who have been in their current position for at least six (6) months are encouraged to apply.
  Candidates are selected on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications.
  Where these factors are relatively equal seniority shall govern providing the successful applicant.
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