Minimum Experience: 4 years; 1st Timers not accepted (BOTH HARD STOPS)
Patient Population: A busy SPD which covers the Main OR with services to include General, G...
Shift: Mid 5x8-Hour (15:00 - 23:30)
Minimum Experience: 4 years; 1st Timers not accepted (BOTH HARD STOPS)
Patient Population: A busy SPD which covers the Main OR with services to include General, GYN (minimal, usually only Robotic), Cardiovascular/Thoracic, Open Hearts, Laparoscopic, Urology, Ortho, Ortho/Totals, Neuro Spine and Crani, and Organ Procurement.
Certifications Required: CBSPD and IAHCSMM/HSPA preferred
General Skills and Work Setting Requirements: • Flexible Cystoscopes • SPD Sterilization Equipment - Steris Steam Sterilizers and Stryker VP4 Machines • SPD Decontam Equipment - Steris and Belimed Ultrasonic Washers • Steris Cart Washer • Steris Washer/Disinfectors
Ability to serve as a preceptor for potential peers on the central services team and new orienting employees. Serves as willing, cooperative, informative, supportive guide for new employees.
Minimum expectations for all the SPD contractors is to have a bioburden error rate of .1% or less on a monthly basis and a tray average (100 instruments per tray) of 20 per day.
Ratio / Census: 15 rooms with average surgical volume of 25-40; daily tray volume is approximately 224
Unit Systems: SPM System
Scrub Color: Provided by the facility
RTO: MAX 7 days
RTO Blackout Dates: Spring Break (April 4th-12th)
Weekends: Every other weekend unless specified elsewhere
Floating: Yes within sectors of SPD
Call Requirements: Rare
Holidays: If one major holiday falls in his/her assignment period, the traveler is expected to work it. If two major holidays fall in his/her assignment period, the traveler is expected to work both of the holidays. If three major holidays fall in his/her assignment period, the traveler is expected to work two of the holidays.
Major Holidays are listed below: • Memorial Day • Independence Day • Labor Day • Thanksgiving/Black Friday • Christmas Eve/Christmas Day • New Years Eve/New Years Day
COVID-19 Vaccine: Not Required
Flu Vaccine: Required - Medical/Religious Exemptions Only
Special Procedures/Unit Details : A busy SPD which covers the Main OR with services to include General, GYN (minimal, usually only Robotic), Cardiovascular/Thoracic, Open Hearts, Laparoscopic, Urology, Ortho, Ortho/Totals, Neuro Spine and Crani, and Organ Procurement.Maintains recommended standards for set assembly, decontamination, inspection, containerizing and sterilizing surgical instruments in an accurate and timely manner. Performs sterilization, assembly and storage of medical supplies and equipment. Collaborates with the Peri-operative Nursing Staff to provide sterile instrument sets, equipment and case cars in an accurate and timely manner. Assists in maintaining consistent and continuous work flow, providing superior customer service. Have a skill in following written instructions and performing multiple tasks, ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in-writing. Work as a member of the team.
Special Equipment : • PREFERRED:Organ Procurement • Documentation System - SPM • REQUIRED:Flexible Cystoscopes • SPD Sterilization Equipment - Steris Steam Sterilizers and Stryker VP4 Machines. • SPD Decontam Equipment - Steris and Belimed Ultrasonic Washers, Steris Cart Washer, Steris Washer/Disinfectors
Ability to serve as a preceptor for potential peers on the central services team and new orienting employees. Serves as willing, cooperative, informative, supportive guide for new employees.