Medical Supply Transporter SPD Transporters
Company: Metropolis Technologies
Location: Miami
Posted on: August 8, 2022
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Job Description:
Job DescriptionPosition: Hospital SPD Transporter Location:
Kendall Regional Medical CenterShift Available: Flexible Schedule
including weekendsJob Type: Full-timeSPD Transporter Position
Summary The SPD transporter is a qualified individual responsible
in the transport of sterile instruments from the Mobile SPD to the
receiving core personnel in surgery. The Mobile SPD transporter
will also be responsible for the transport of contaminated
instruments back to the Mobile SPD. Job Specific knowledgeThe SPD
Transporter demonstrates job specific technical skills and
expertise in the assurance that integrity of the transported
sterile instruments is secured and maintained from the Mobile SPD
handed-off to the core person in surgery.· Ensures the use of
transport case carts are clean, sturdy and contents are free from
unnecessary movements.· Transport case carts are kept closed and
secured keeping sterile packaging and instrument containers from
falling over during transport.· Directly transports items from the
Mobile SPD to the receiving surgery core personnel to prevent
sterile items from exposures to temperature changes and humidity
exposures.· Maintains wheels of the transport case cart clean with
easy maneuverability.· Maintains allowable number of sterile trays
for transport as indicated by the safe weight capacity of the
transport case cart. Knowledge of Standard PrecautionsContaminated
instruments will be transported to the Mobile SPD with the
knowledge of transmission - based precautions and personal
protective equipment (PPE) required and implanted as best
practice.· Contaminated instruments from the point of use should be
transported back to the Mobile SPD to prevent microbial growth.·
Transport case carts are labeled "Biohazard Red Tag "on transport.·
Hand hygiene before and after each case cart contact, use PPE.
Sharps SafetyPrecautions must be taken to prevent sharps-exposure
injuries in the transport of contaminated instruments from the
dirty SPD case carts area to the Mobile SPD decontamination area.·
Containment should be maintained during transport to prevent
personnel from direct contact with dirty instruments.· Puncture
resistant case carts should be closed on transport.Ergonomic
considerationsErgonomic factors affecting worker safety should be
considered in the transport of sterile instruments and contaminated
instruments.· Body mechanics and safety is observed in the handling
and management of transported items. Education and trainingReceive
initial orientation, competency assessment and on-going
evaluation.· Participates in required Policy and Procedure Training
for departmental practices.· Competent and maintains safe practice
in performing his/her responsibilities. Essential Functions and
Physical RequirementsTo perform this job successfully, an
individual must be able to perform each essential function
satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodations.
Reasonable accommodations may be approved by the Human Resources
department to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions.Incumbent must be able to:· Wear
all required personal protective equipment (e.g. face mask,
goggles, latex/non-latex gloves, etc.) for up to eight (8) hours
throughout the shift· Stand for up to six (6) consecutive hours·
Communicate effectively in written and spoken English with team
members and customers· Incumbent must be free of any contagious
illness and must comply with health screening requirements of the
healthcare client Position QualificationsSkills and Abilities ·
Strong interpersonal skills; frequently communicate with team
members and customers; must be able to exchange accurate
information.· Ability to work effectively within role independently
and with other team members.· Ability to organize and complete work
in a timely manner.· Other Requirements· Must be at least 18 years
of age· Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights
and weekends· Follow appropriate grooming standards; required to
wear a uniform at times Physical Demands and Work EnvironmentThe
physical demands described here are representative of those that
must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the
employee is regularly required to talk, hear, stand, and handle or
feel. The employee is frequently required to reach and may be
frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required
to walk and stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee must frequently
lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move
up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job
include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral
vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee
may be required to remain in a stationary position for extended
period.
Keywords: Metropolis Technologies, Miami , Medical Supply Transporter SPD Transporters, Healthcare , Miami, Florida
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