CSPD Instrument Specialist

SIPS Consults

Chapel Hill, NC

Vision , Medical , Dental , Retirement
Full-Time

Job Description

The CSPD Instrument Specialist adheres to the protocols in Decontamination, Processing, and Sterilization. Understanding Sterile Processing infection control process and policies as they pertain to instrument and equipment maintenance, the CSPD Instrument Specialist's responsibilities include thorough cleaning of instruments and equipment to ensure the absence of any bio-burden, as well as inspecting, function testing, and assembling items for High Level Disinfection or Sterilization. Maintaining accurate documentation through instrument tracking systems is a key aspect of the role.

The primary mission is to build a cohesive team, improve existing processes and customer satisfaction. Technicians will identify improvement opportunities in organizational structure, business procedures and staff education that can provide operational, financial, and quality improvements to Sterile Processing. This position will work with the Administration and the Sterile Processing Management team(s) to implement improvement opportunities. The Instrument Specialist (s) will be working directly with the Client and will report to and support the designated facility Director(s) while working cohesively with the SPD staff.

Technician will undertake the collection, review and analysis of data that includes, but not limited to:

Management Guidance / Mentoring & Process Improvement

Implement tools to effectively perform day-to-day operations.
Manage Coach and Mentor direct client Staff
Evaluate current processes and implement Process Improvement Initiative

Instrumentation

Identify standardization and utilization opportunities.

Efficiencies in Sterile Processing

Instrument storage and handling
On time tray delivery
Condition and accuracy of instrument sets and instrument set lists
Compliance with sterilization, infection control, quality, and regulatory requirements
Space utilization
Processing volume/activity validation
Inventory management
Productivity indicators
Quality Assurance Programs
Review Policies and Procedures

Additional duties include, but are not limited to:

Physically relocate instruments and place into final locations.
Provide count of inventory item, quantity, and location via Excel Spreadsheet
Identification of inventory (item and qty) needed to achieve established par levels
Review existing data-Back stock inventories-Martials Management
Identification and catalogue of items at customer location by item code, vendor and qty
Will provide platform in excel or cloud-based program for capture
Separation of items without item codes
Organization of items on pegboards, bins or drawers as directed by the AES lead
Application of ID labels for locations in a very prescribed manner (straight, same pre-identified location, uniform orientation)
Provide final counts by item code or product type as directed by lead
Implementation of large-scale set changes/standardization
Assist with the unpacking and organization of new instruments
Facilitate the washing of new items via clients’ mechanical washers and maintain the integrity of prescribed groups of instruments
Bagging of groups of instruments for a specific set type by index
Facilitate the changes at point of production by set type and index
Track completed sets by type and index in master list or via lead
Set title inventories
Assist in the scanning or capture of individual set barcode ID’s
Utilization of our proprietary tools for recording/capture
Applications of small stickers to sets that have been captured
Follows Manufacturer's Instructions for Use, along with Department and Hospital Processes and Policies.
Maintains good working relationships with vendors, communicating in a timely manner.
Demonstrates the ability to acquire and utilize a comprehensive understanding of various sterilizers and sterilization methods.
Prioritize workload and requests for supplies and trays.
Perform environmental maintenance duties and assist in maintaining inventory levels.
Work and communicate with clients and customers to satisfy their expectations.
Maintains thorough and accurate sterilization documentation and record keeping by maintaining permanent records and test results.
Performs other related duties as required.