Central Service Assistant/Sterilization Assistant, Central Support Services, FT, Days

Company: Jackson Memorial Hospital
Location: Miami
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Central Service Assistant/Sterilization Assistant, Central Support Services, FT, Days - Miami, FloridaDescription Position Summary: Central Service Assistants perform assignments in one or more work areas of a large sterile service unit which processes, sterilizes, maintains and dispenses supplies and equipment used in patient care, diagnosis and treatment. Incumbents complete repetitive tasks daily in washing and cleaning, packaging or wrapping supplies, assembling treatment trays and sets, arranging linen for autoclaving, operating steam, dry heat or gas sterilizers as assigned and receiving, shelving and issuing sterile supplies.Duties & Responsibilities: Picks up and delivers equipment to various areas of the hospital. Maintains list of equipment due for preventive maintenance. Assembles and disassembles equipment due for preventative maintenance. Maintains cleanliness of all equipment and work rooms used by the department. Maintains stock of equipment and supplies for the department. Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise). Performs all other related job duties as assigned.QualificationsExperience: Generally requires 0 to 3 years of related experience.Education: High School diploma is required.License Certification: Valid license or certification is required as needed, based on the job or specialty.Knowledge Skill Abilities: Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure. Ability to understand and follow instructions. Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications.Physical Demands: Job function requires extended standing or walking. Must be able to carry objects weighing 21 to 50 pounds. Able to lift or move objects weighing 51 to 100 pounds with the use of appropriate devices. Jobs in this group require frequent visual acuity to perform activities related to extended use of computers. Additional information and provision requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC).Work Environment: Jobs in this group are required to function in a fast paced environment with occasional high pressure or emergent and stressful situations. Frequent interaction with a diverse population including team members, providers, patients, insurance companies and other members of the public. Function is subject to inside environmental conditions, with occasional outdoor exposures. Exposure to various environments such as: communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a hospital and medical office environment. May also be exposed to needle sticks, airborne infections, medical gases, X-Ray, chemical exposures and other potential hazards. Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when exposed to infectious/clinical hospital environment. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions. Additional information and provision requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC).

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