Surgical Instrument Process Lead- CMH Sterilization

• Ensures correct and adequate number of instruments available for surgical procedures.
• Makes changes in checklists as instruments added or removed.
• Indicates when instrument sets are incomplete.
• Validates completion of sets by initialing.
• Coordinates work flow and supervises work practices as relates to instruments.
• Ensures staff follows the routines in assigned area.
• Acts as resource for reprocessing area.
• Avoids conflicts through appropriate allocation of instruments and equipment.
• Assists, if needed, with immediate instrumentation for surgical procedures in progress.
• Answers questions about sterility of items.
• Maintains instrument -repair program.
• Maintains instrument-tracking system.
• Assists with case cart system.

• Identifies need for changes in instrument sets and makes recommendations accordingly.
• Collaborates with RN's, ST's, private scrubs and surgeons regarding changing needs.
• Assists with product evaluation related to instruments. Supports usage of instruments and equipment during instrument evaluation. Collects and summarizes data related to instrument usage.
• Documents significant information related to instruments.
• Maintains current, accurate, and legible records.
• Facilitates open communication with appropriate resources.
• Assesses needs of each specialty service.
• Teaches others unique characteristics of specific instruments and equipment.

• Supports systems that guarantee minimal loss of instruments.
• Participation in development and maintenance of inventory control system.
• Maintains established par levels of instruments. Assess established levels for needed changes and notifies appropriate people when levels drop below established par.
• Provides input to appropriate person(s) of changing trends in instrument usage.
• Assesses instruments for needed repair. Identifies necessity for repairs, concurs with appropriate contacts and follows established process for repairs.
• Receives instruments following repair and returns to stock or proper set.
• Spot-checks completed instrument trays for accuracy.
• Maintains tray assembly checklists and instrument pictures.

• Practices principles of aseptic technique in all functions of the position.
• Applies current sterilization principles and practices to daily routines.
• Keeps records related to sterilization processes.
• Demonstrates knowledge of standard safety practices related to carrying instruments and equipment.
• Demonstrates knowledge excellence of the care and handling of surgical instruments.
• Completes appropriate competencies for the reprocessing of surgical instruments.
• Maintains knowledge base of manufacturer's instructions including how to access additional resources.
• Demonstrates the integration of individual efforts within the unit.
• Team work with other personnel internal and external to the department.
• Seeks opportunities for skill development and continued education through attendance of in-services, care conferences, educational offerings, reading professional articles.
• Flexibility and adaptation to changing unit needs. Accepts, assists with and supports unit changes with explanation.
• Responds promptly, accurately, and efficiently in unit crisis.
• Utilizes time productively, changing priorities as needed to accommodate unit needs.
• Accepts additional duties as assigned.

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