Location: Fayetteville,AR, USA
Job Details
Job Location: Washington Regional Med. Ctr. - Fayetteville, AR
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: High School Diploma or GED
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Surgical Services
Description
Organization Overview, Mission, Vision, and Values
Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for four consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,400+ team members and serve the region with over 45 clinic locations, the area's only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center; Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors.
Position Summary
The role of the Sterile Processing Attendant reports to the Sterile Processing Supervisor. This position is responsible for the cleaning and disinfection of the Sterile Processing department.
Essential Position Responsibilities
* Maintain the Joint Commission cleaning document
* Partner with leadership to request necessary supplies, as needed
* Comply with proper handling and use of cleaning chemicals and equipment
* Collect and properly dispose of trash and waste material
* Dust high areas
* Ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed
* Continuously monitor and replace sharps and reprocessing bins, as needed
* Complete weekly tasks from cleaning log
* Maintain daily cleaning log to ensure complete and accurate compliance with documentation
* Provide positive interactions with patients, visitors, and staff
Qualifications
* Education: High School Diploma or GED
* Licensure and Certifications: BLS required within 90 days of hire
* Experience: Previous housekeeping experience in a healthcare setting, preferred.
Work Environment: This position will spend 100% of the time standing and/or walking while pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying up to 50 lbs.
Qualifications