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Penn Medicine
Otorhinolaryngology Technician
Description
Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?
Job Title: Otorhinolaryngology Technician
Department: Otorhinolaryngology
Location: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania - 3400 Spruce St
Entity: CPUP
Hours: Full time
Summary:
- Receives and processes incoming supplies and equipment, performs cleaning sterilizing duties, prepares instrument trays in Department of Otorhinolaryngology under the direction of the clinic manager.
Responsibilities:
- Participates in Entity and Department wide initiatives for Patient /Employee safety.
- Demonstrates an awareness of patient/ employee safety when carrying out daily responsibilities of their position.
- Participates in Entity and Department wide initiatives for Patient /Employee safety.
- Demonstrates an awareness of patient/ employee safety when carrying out daily responsibilities of their position.
- Validation of annual competencies required for the position (see attached addendum)
- Decontaminates, cleans, and processes instruments and equipment.
- Inspects instruments and identifies those in need of repairs.
- Accurately assembles instrument trays and case carts.
- Adheres to unit dress code and has no more than a counseling notice in a 12 month period.
- Completes daily unit assignment within appropriate time frame.
- Attends a minimum of 12 hours of education time.
- Education times include in-services and contact hours.
- Attends 85% of staff meetings and/or documents 100% review of minutes.
- Demonstrates quality care based on standards, policies and procedures as evidenced through quality control monitoring tools (i.e., QC, occurrence reports, and observation).
- Demonstrates knowledge of unit based performance improvement studies as evidenced by ability to:
- Define purpose of unit based performance improvement program.
- Identify unit indicators.
- Complete monthly audits.
- Documents accurately in accordance with standards established at Presbyterian Medical Center.
- Assists with the orientation of personnel to unit functions and standards.
- The employee adheres to established policies and procedures and has no more than a counseling notice in a 12 month period.
- Attends/completes all mandatory in-services (CPR re-certification, fire/safety, infection control, right to know, body mechanics, radiation safety, and electrical safety).
Credentials:
- Cert Board Steril Process Dist (Required)
- Prior Sterile Processing Technician certification preferred, or Sterile Processing Technician (IAHCSMM AND CBSPD) certification obtained within 18 months of employment.
Education or Equivalent Experience:
- H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
- Completion of a Medical Assistant training course and/or internship within a hospital/medical center is preferred.
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We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.