The Sterile Processing Department (SPD) Aide is responsible for functioning within the guidelines set forth by industry standards and regulations to include, but not limited to, the
Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA)
Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD)
Association of perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN)
The Joint Commission (TJC)
U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Center for Disease Control (CDC)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI)
The SPD Aide is responsible for adherence to preference cards in preparing surgical case carts and supporting the operating room central cores based on daily assignments.
The position is expected to maintain all state and federal clearances for DE, PA, and NJ for periodic rotation to Pennsylvania and New Jersey Ambulatory Surgery Centers to optimize available resources in achieving positive patient outcomes at the discretion of Perioperative Leadership. Travel is compensated based on organizational policy.
This position requires working shifts aligned with the needs of the department and the assigned FTE of the SPD Aide. This position includes on-call, holiday, and weekend requirements based on the needs of the department.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for unloading case carts and tray containers for decontamination and loading them into the washer and/or sterilizer as prescribed by procedure.
Responsible for operating the index washers, cart washers, ultrasonic cleaners, as well as manually cleaning instruments and equipment as prescribed by established standards and procedures.
Responsible for disassembling, cleaning, assembling, and testing SPD equipment for proper function.
Knowledgeable with regard to the function and utilization of chemicals with corresponding demonstration of donning/doffing personal protective equipment (PPE).
Demonstrates efficient and accurate sorting of instrument containers in the Prep & Pack area.
Demonstrates efficient and accurate placement of sterile containers/instrumentation in the Sterile Storage area.
Demonstrates efficient and accurate preparation/labeling of peel pack instrumentation for sterilization.
Responsible for restocking workstations and PPE stations throughout SPD according to established par levels and procedures.
Demonstrates ability to utilize surgical procedure cards to retrieve instrumentation and disposable sterile supplies in case cart preparation.
Qualifications:
American Heart Association BLS required within six months of start
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Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and valued.
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Nemours Children's Health is committed to improving the health of children. As a non-profit children’s health organization, we consider the health of every child to be a sacred trust.
Through family-centered care in our children’s hospitals and clinics in Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Florida, as well as world-changing research, education and advocacy, Nemours fulfills the promise of a healthier tomorrow for all children — even those who may never enter our doors.
Nemours began more than 80 years ago with the vision of Alfred I. duPont to improve the lives of children and to do whatever it takes to prevent and treat even the most disabling childhood conditions.
Today, through our children’s hospitals and health system, we directly care for 250,000 children annually in Delaware Valley and Florida, including families who travel from across the country and world to see our specialists — treating every child as we would our own.
We also reach beyond the walls of our hospitals and clinics to be a voice for children on a national and international level, and to lead the way in prevention, intervention, education, and research.
Nemours is growing to better serve the children and families in our care. We have 1.1 million square feet of space currently devoted to providing children’s healthcare or under construction, all designed with significant input and advice from our patients and families.
