Central Sterile Processing Technician (PRN) - Reidsville, GA

Optim•Reidsville, GA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists nurses and surgical scrub techs in various procedures and maintains the sterilization process of all instrumentation, and all sterilization monitoring and records. Cleans, decontaminates, wraps, and sterilizes equipment and instruments. Assembles instruments, equipment, and supplies required for surgical procedures according to Physician’s preference Cards. Monitors biological indicators for evidence of complete sterilization, maintains sterilization records, and maintains supplies and restocks Central Service and implant trays. Maintains proficiency in knowledge of surgical instruments, equipment, and A.O.R.N. standards of asepsis. Participates in performance improvement related to sterilization with the assistance of the registered nurse. Assists to turn over cases as needed (mopping of floors, etc.) to help turn over time between cases. Performs routine cleaning of Autoclave, Steris and Sterrad and maintains sterility log. Notifies Manager if repairs are needed. Maintains the rights, dignity, and confidentiality of the patient. Participates in OSC emergency, fire, and disaster drills. Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations. Follows all OSC Policies and Procedures. Attends required in-services and educational programs. Performs other related duties as requested or assigned.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Completion of course for Central Service/Surgical Techology from an accredited school.
CPR Certification.

Nice To Haves

Certification as a surgical technologist/Central Service technologist preferred.

Responsibilities

Cleans, decontaminates, wraps, and sterilizes equipment and instruments.
Assembles instruments, equipment, and supplies required for surgical procedures according to Physician’s preference Cards.
Monitors biological indicators for evidence of complete sterilization.
Maintains sterilization records.
Maintains supplies and restocks Central Service and implant trays.
Maintains proficiency in knowledge of surgical instruments, equipment, and A.O.R.N. standards of asepsis.
Participates in the performance Improvement related to sterilization with the assistance of the registered nurse.
Assist to turn over cases as needed (mopping of floors, etc) to help turner over time between cases.
Performs routine cleaning of Autoclave, Steris and Sterrad and maintains sterility log.
Notifies Manager if repairs are needed.
Maintains the rights, dignity, and confidentiality of the patient.
Participates in the OSC emergency, fire, and disaster drills.
Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
Follows all OSC Policies and Procedures.
Attends required in-services and educational programs.
Performs other related duties as requested or assigned.