Point of use / transporting soiled instruments cleaning and decontamination Assembly and packaging | Sterilization monitoring Storage |
I have more than (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-5) in Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience that has provided you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the GS-06, Responsible for the proper care, cleaning, and decontamination of all surgical instrumentation to include specialized electromechanical equipment (cams, scopes, drills); while observing all departmental operating procedures, safety protocols, and technical standards.Operated and serviced several high level disinfecting ultrasonic washers, steam autoclaves, liquid based washer/disinfectors and vaporized hydrogen peroxide sterilization systems (Steris V-Pro).Prepares and distributes operating room and module order requests in accordance with priority identification; providing excellent customer service for problem resolution.Observed and identified equipment discrepancies, completed minor repairs, submitted work requests, and maintained equipment records.Assembled, documented, accounted for, and packaged all instrumentation and sets according to individual department protocols.Maintained a clean and safe environment while observing all personal protective equipment standards, standard precautions, infection control practices.
Identified surgical instruments in full detail: how the instruments function, the use of the instrument, and the longevity of the instrument.Central sterilization processing (disassembled, decontaminated, assembled, sterilized and stored procedure trays, instruments, equipment and supplies according to regulatory requirements).Maintained accurate sterilization records, reported repairs and monitored records.Performed all cleaning duties as needed.Checked in and stocked shelves with incoming product.
In addition to the experience outlined above, experience includes: Determining proper methods of sterilization of operating room instrumentation; Experience recognizing potential situation for infection or cross-infection; Adhering to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements; Experience labeling items to show date of sterilization; Experience testing medical equipment for effectiveness of sterilization; Experience maintaining stock levels and rotating and replenishing supplies as needed for reusable medical equipment (RME).
A certified nursing assistant's (CNA) main role is to provide basic care to patients, as well as assist them in daily activities they might have trouble with on their own, such as bathing. Because of the personal nature of the job, certified nursing assistants should be compassionate and enjoy helping others.
Excellent verbal and written communication. Among the many CNA skills, strong communication skills are one of the most important. ...Astute observation skills. ...Ability to follow set rules and protocol. ...Time management and organizational skills. ...Empathy and compassion.
Displayed strong clinical skills in assessing vital signs, performing lab draws and glucose checks, and providing pre- and post-operative care.Adhered to safety guidelines; completed hospital's three-hour Patient Safety Training Program.Ensured the accurate, timely flow of information by maintaining thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patients' status.Complied with HIPAA standards in all patient documentation and interactions.
Certification Of Accomplishment
Certified Registered Medical Supply Technician,
having successfully completed the SPS Certification Examination
August 7, 2014
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