HLD/SPD Specialist, ICHE (High Level Disinfection / Sterile Processing Tech)

MAJOR DUTIES / CRITICAL TASKS:

• Assesses of disinfection and sterilization of reusable medical equipment, transport of soiled and clean/sterile equipment, storage of clean/sterile equipment and supplies, and environmental requirements for processing and storage areas against regulatory standards and professional guidelines. Develop project definition including education and competencies.
• Ensures compliance with the health system HLD/sterilization policy and procedures via routine auditing and environmental rounds
• Develop and implement a risk assessment strategy to assure assessment of all processing areas and to prioritize those with greatest risk for patient harm.
• Communicate and coordinate assessments and recommendations with clinical leadership, equipment processors, Property Services, Clinical Equipment Services, Sterile Processing Departments, and leadership in the Environment of Care program as needed.
• Guide and manage the efforts of infection preventionists to assess and follow up with equipment and supply issues in their assigned units and/or clinical departments.
• Assess and update the infection control questions for Environment of Care tours as needed.
• Inform leadership of Infection Control and Healthcare Epidemiology, clinical directors, and executives of issues that require assistance to resolve.
• Develop and manage project documentation, record keeping, and activity status reports that are accurate, up-to-date, clear and complete in support of the decision making, issue solving and informing processes of a project.
• Interpret and apply regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and professional guidelines.
• Develop and update status reports.
• Follows and supports the guidelines, assure compliance with, and adhere to, current institutional and industry standards.
• Adhere to internal controls and reporting structure.
• Provides valuable input on the acquisition of new medical devices, reprocessing equipment or supplies
• Participates in continual educational activities at various levels to promote personal growth and maintain a current knowledge base
• Perform related duties as required