QUALITY ASSURANCE/STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN - BTL Technologies Inc.

. POSITION DESCRIPTION:

THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD

The Quality Assurance (QA)/Medical Supply Technician ensures the quality and integrity of the overall sterile processing procedure and unit. Also serves as the monitoring specialist for all activities of SPS, which includes the operating room case cart management system. The QA Technician is under the supervision of the Chief and/or Assistant Chief, Sterile Processing Service.

• Monitors the process of cleaning/decontamination, sterilization, reprocessing, and distribution of critical, semi-critical and non-critical RME. This includes following the use of bacteriological controls, principles and methods of sterilization, packaging, and assembly of simple to more complex items for therapeutic and surgical procedures.
• Develops procedures to evaluate the quality of work performance and outcomes as it relates to the quality assurance program.
• Maintains a system of internal and external reviews ensuring overall compliance of all critical, semi-critical and non-critical RME used within the medical center.
• Tracks and analyzes required documentation pertaining to critical, semi- critical and non-critical RME within the scope of SPS for quality control purposes.
• Utilizes qualitative analysis tools to prepare reports for trending, evaluate operations and facilitate improvements in workflow and quality processes.
• Troubleshoots computer programs related to SPS operations and trains staff on the inputting of data associated with the cleaning and sterilization of equipment, biological processing, and quality assurance programs.
• Collaborates with SPS management when deviations occur.
• Validates SPS policies on cleaning and sterilization as it relates to manufacturer information for use, standards, and mandates.
• Updates the quality assurance program annually or when manufacturer information and guidelines are changed.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma
• Graduate of an approved Sterile Processing Technician program desired
• Certification by IAHCSMM or CBSPD desired
• One (1) year of related experience
• Knowledge of equipment and instrument sterilization methods and procedures required.
• Previous experience establishing quality assurance procedures and ensuring their compliance.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
• Relational and communications skills with ability to interact effectively with patients and staff.
• Capable of standing and walking during the entire workday and frequent bending and lifting of packages (must be capable of lifting up to 50 pounds)
• Knowledge of the processes for Reusable Medical Equipment (RME)
• maintain current knowledge of the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) which document the processes and procedures for cleaning, disinfection, sterilization, and preparation of RME
• Ability to comply with safety, environmental, manufacturer and infection control practices.
• Current BLS certification
• Current ACLS preferred
• Must be willing to work 8 or 12 hour shift
• Must be willing to work various shifts as required

• Ability to multi-task, be detail-oriented, be organized and have excellent verbal and communication skills
• Proficiency with computer and common office equipment, as well as with MS Office products required.
• Must be able to perform duties in a stressful and high paced environment without physical limitations.
• Ability to adapt to sudden changes and flexibility in work requirements to include potential shift changes based on operational needs and/or command priorities
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. and carry up to 10ft
• Must be able to work in the U.S. without sponsorship