Courtney Pettway CRCST, CIS, CER

•Provides initial orientation and continuing education for new and established SPS employees. •Develops, monitors, and revises SPS education programs for transportation, decontamination, preparation, sterilization, distribution, and storage of Reusable Medical Equipment (RME) and Reusable Medical Device (RMD) for the Medical Center. •Develops and provides training to employees ensuring full compliance to safety regulations, SPS governing bodies, and infection control. •Identifies the training needs of SPS personnel, develops training plans, and administers training to all SPS staff. •Creates learning/lesson plans that meet the need of an individual or a specific group. Evaluates and documents the results of training activities through testing and competency evaluation. •Develops training plans based on established learning objectives, and the requirements listed in the Manufacturer's Instructions for Use (IFU's), VHA Directives, in addition to sterile processing governing bodies. • Evaluates employee competency on proper procedure and methods based upon department, hospital, and VISN policy and procedures. • Oversees and/or provides training to non-SPS personnel as it pertains to disinfecting non-critical FDA Class I, II, III RME/RMD. • Develops, monitors, trends, and revises SPS education programs as dictated by SPS governing bodies, industry standards, and the Veterans Administration. • Assists in the development of department SOP/competency documents by researching and defining the manufacturer IFUs. • Reports to the supervisor on performance, progress and training needs of employees. • Will perform other duties as dictated by the mission or assigned by the supervisor.

Serves as Shift Charge person in the absence of department leadership, prioritizing work throughout the shift to ensure instrumentation and equipment are available as needed. Ensures safe work practices and safe environment for all employees by monitoring staff use of PPE in the decontamination area, taking appropriate action in emergency situations, and demonstrating awareness and control of hazards. Participates and assists with new employee orientation, on the job training, in-service education and facility process improvement initiatives when needed. Oversees and monitors supply/equipment inventory as required for the department. Rotates assignments within the department functions including but not limited to: decontamination, surgical and other tray assembly sterilization processes, management of equipment and facilitator. Operates complex sterilization equipment and selects the correct method of sterilization based upon manufacturers’ instructions for use (IFU). Utilizes recall process for sterilization failures and notifies supervisor or manager of positive results. Communicates effectively, uses the chain of command as necessary to resolve issues and problem calls from all customers. Monitors sterilization practices, keeps accurate records, utilizes knowledge of sterilization parameters and takes corrective action if parameters are not met. Monitors work environment to ensure infection control standards are met and the department is cleaned daily. Monitors environmental controls (temp and humidity, air flow) and takes corrective action as needed. Identifies and resolves issues associated with malfunctioning equipment.

Serves as Shift Charge person in the absence of department leadership, prioritizing work throughout the shift to ensure instrumentation and equipment are available as needed. Ensures safe work practices and safe environment for all employees by monitoring staff use of PPE in the decontamination area, taking appropriate action in emergency situations, and demonstrating awareness and control of hazards. Participates and assists with new employee orientation, on the job training, in-service education and facility process improvement initiatives when needed. Oversees and monitors supply/equipment inventory as required for the department. Rotates assignments within the department functions including but not limited to: decontamination, surgical and other tray assembly sterilization processes, management of equipment and facilitator. Operates complex sterilization equipment and selects the correct method of sterilization based upon manufacturers’ instructions for use (IFU). Utilizes recall process for sterilization failures and notifies supervisor or manager of positive results. Communicates effectively, uses the chain of command as necessary to resolve issues and problem calls from all customers. Monitors sterilization practices, keeps accurate records, utilizes knowledge of sterilization parameters and takes corrective action if parameters are not met. Monitors work environment to ensure infection control standards are met and the department is cleaned daily. Monitors environmental controls (temp and humidity, air flow) and takes corrective action as needed. Identifies and resolves issues associated with malfunctioning equipment.

Serves as Shift Charge person in the absence of department leadership, prioritizing work throughout the shift to ensure instrumentation and equipment are available as needed. Ensures safe work practices and safe environment for all employees by monitoring staff use of PPE in the decontamination area, taking appropriate action in emergency situations, and demonstrating awareness and control of hazards. Participates and assists with new employee orientation, on the job training, in-service education and facility process improvement initiatives when needed. Oversees and monitors supply/equipment inventory as required for the department. Rotates assignments within the department functions including but not limited to: decontamination, surgical and other tray assembly sterilization processes, management of equipment and facilitator. Operates complex sterilization equipment and selects the correct method of sterilization based upon manufacturers’ instructions for use (IFU). Utilizes recall process for sterilization failures and notifies supervisor or manager of positive results. Communicates effectively, uses the chain of command as necessary to resolve issues and problem calls from all customers. Monitors sterilization practices, keeps accurate records, utilizes knowledge of sterilization parameters and takes corrective action if parameters are not met. Monitors work environment to ensure infection control standards are met and the department is cleaned daily. Monitors environmental controls (temp and humidity, air flow) and takes corrective action as needed. Identifies and resolves issues associated with malfunctioning equipment.