Medical Supply Transporter SPD Transporters

Company: Metropolis Technologies
Location: Miami
Posted on: August 8, 2022

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.

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