Performs and participates in decontamination, cleaning, assembling, packaging, scanning, sterilization, storage and distribution of reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.




KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, COMPETENCIES, QUALIFICATIONS and EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
1. High School Diploma or Equivalent.
2. AST Certification preferred
3. Patient Focus
4. Ethical Conduct
5. High Attention to Detail
6. Dependability
7. Flexibility
8. Initiative
9. Stress Management/Composure
10. Teamwork Orientation

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
1. Will be required to lift objects that weigh more than 50 pounds.
2. Must be able to exert at least 25 pounds of force to assist with moving of medical records
3. Be able to stand, bend, and stoop, and/or sit within a confined area for prolonged periods of time, up to 6 to 8 hours.
4. Dexterity: Frequent repetitive motion of hands/wrist involved.
5. Will be working in a clean, well-lighted area.
6. May be required to deal with unpleasant environmental situations resulting from patient care or patient activity.
7. Hazards and Risks: Direct patient contact with possible exposure to communicable diseases, exposure to radiation, and CRT.

USPI’S EDGE™ (Every Day Giving Excellence)

USPI’S EDGE™ is the key to the differentiation of USPI as a customer-focused company. The process of completing EDGE™ requirements establishes processes and measurements that are collected, assimilated, and shared throughout USPI. All employees are involved with EDGE™. The involvement can range from doing their jobs to taking on the role of gathering and/or entering data into the computer. All employees shall at some time during their employment be required to participate in the EDGE™ program.

HEALTH INSURANCE PORTABILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 1996

Responsible for knowing the processes involved assuring the standards established by HIPAA, and ensuring they are followed including the practices and records relating to the use and disclosure of Protected Health Information.


WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

Must be authorized to work in the United States.