Central Sterile Tech

San Juan Regional Medical Center•Farmington, NM

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Technician (certified and non-certified) provides the foundation of the peri-operative services as well as most clinical departments throughout the hospital and within the community. This foundation is provided by effective decontamination, assembly, wrapping, sterilization, and quality control of items needed for safe, effective and personalized patient care.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Valid New Mexico Driver’s license and a driving record free of un-insurable violations
Good communication skills
PC literate
Completion of competencies and cross training to the EDC within sixty (60) days

Nice To Haves

Prior knowledge of basic principles of sterilization and disinfection, and recent work experience as a Central Sterile Tech (within a two-year period)
Certification upon hire or within eighteen (18) months of hire date

Responsibilities

Will maintain certification (if applicable) with continuous education offerings
Cleans and decontaminates instruments and supplies for sterilization and storage and/or direct return to using unit
Performs routine collection of soiled instruments from all using units at pre-scheduled intervals
Distributes clean supplies and instruments to all using units at pre-scheduled intervals or when requested
May be required to work other shifts as needed by the department
Operates and cleans all processing equipment: Washer/Decontaminator; Steam Sterilizer; Sterrad Sterilizer; Cart Washer; Package sealer; and carts for washer and sterilizers
Performs the following Quality Control Procedures: Biological monitoring, Chemical Monitoring; and the mechanical indicators on sterilizing units in CSPD and OR
Maintains established Departmental Policies and Procedures, Objectives, Quality Assurance Programs, Safety, Environmental and Infection Control Standards
Maintains departmental records
Inspects stores or assembles all textiles used for the sterilization process
Fills surgical case carts and processes according to procedure.
Maintains record keeping process of all supplies issued by CSPD from the ORM inventory.
Informs supervisor of inventory levels concerning raw materials, sterile reusable, and disposable single use items
Monitors and restocks supplies for CSPD and non-inventory items
Receives orders for CSPD and ORM inventories
Assigned to the Operating Room
Attends classes, meetings, workshops, in-services, and staff development.
Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, films, etc.
Each employee is responsible for implementing SJRMC’s Service Standards into their daily work: Safety, Courtesy, Effectiveness, and Stewardship
Other duties as assigned