Central Sterile Supply Technician

Maxmed Healthcare•Fort Lewis, WA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Maxmed Healthcare is seeking a Central Sterile Supply Technician to provide full-time services to our Military Service members and their families at at Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, WA. The work schedule will be seven days a week (Monday - Sunday). Actual shifts worked will include 12-hour shifts, 10-hour shifts, 8-hour shifts, and/or according to the needs of the unit. FTE’s will be 80 hours per pay period unless pre-approved by the Government and COR.

Requirements

Certificate, completion of central sterile supply training course.
All HCW(s) shall maintain current certification in a basic provider cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) course through the American Red Cross (ARC) or the American Heart Association (AHA), Basic Life Support (BLS) healthcare provider course or an equivalent course based on published national guidelines.
6 months of experience or completion of formal Central Sterile Supply Training Course
Contract workers requiring licensure shall have and maintain a current, valid, unrestricted license specific to the position (with no limitations, stipulations or pending adverse actions) in one of the 50 US States and/or territories. Additional licenses held by a provider must be in good standing whether they are inactive, expired, or limit the provider’s practice to a military setting. The healthcare provider’s license(s) must remain current, valid, and unrestricted throughout the duration of the contract worker performance on the contract.
HCWs performing under this contract must be a U.S. Citizen or an alien who has been lawfully admitted for permanent residence as evidenced by a valid, unexpired Permanent Resident Card (USCIS Form I-551).

Responsibilities

Receive, disassemble, and inspect reusable medical devices and surgical instrumentation for damage.
Receive and dispose of regulated medical waste, general waste and soiled linen.
Comply with OSHA regulations governing the wearing of personal protective equipment at all times when working in the decontamination area.
Determine the correct method of decontamination to include the following: removal of blood, tissue fragments, body fluids and other gross contaminants.
Decontamination methods shall include wiping, soaking, rinsing, scrubbing, and using ultrasonic and washer decontamination/sterilizer equipment.
Examine all items after decontamination/pre-sterilization procedures to ensure that gross contaminants have been removed and that instruments function properly.
Ensure that all medical devices and surgical instrumentation are properly labeled and identified.
Examine all items after decontamination/pre- sterilization procedures to ensure that gross contaminants have been removed and that instruments function properly.
Assemble and prepare the full range of specialty trays and instrument sets.
Select correct wrapping or packaging material for medical devices and surgical instrument sets, select sterilization process in accordance with standard MTF procedures to include Ethylene Oxide (ETO) or Steam Sterilization.
Correctly label, seal, wrap or place in rigid containers, items with appropriate chemical indicator tape, and aerate gas sterilized items for the correct period of time.
Receive sterilized trays, sets, and equipment from the sterilizer; check for integrity of sterilization, (i.e., color changes on indicator tapes, external and internal indicators, and dampness of packages); stock and properly store sterile items in sterile storage room in accordance with MTF procedures.
Ensure compliance with standards of care and practice in accordance with all established policies, procedures, and guidelines used in the MTF.
Performs other duties as assigned and in accordance with this PWS.