Surgicenter - Certified Sterile Processing Technician - Full Time

Murfreesboro Medical Clinic•Murfreesboro, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Job Title: Central Sterile Technician Status: Full Time Hours: Variable Reports to: Team Leader/ Surgicenter Director Purpose of Job: Responsible for reprocessing surgical instruments in a sterile manner and packaging appropriately for use.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Knowledge of operating room policies and procedures.
Knowledge of OSHA, AAMI, and AORN Standards and Recommended Practices for Sterilization and Disinfection.
Knowledge of surgical equipment and instruments.
Skilled in instrument and equipment maintenance by effectively checking instruments, autoclaves and supplies and stocking/repairing as appropriate.
BLS required within six (6) months of hire.
Must be able to stand 6-8 hours/day
Hand and eye coordination
Manual and finger dexterity
Corrected vision and hearing to within normal range
Requires occasional lifting/carrying/moving of equipment and supplies up to 50 pounds
Frequent stress from need to turn over some instruments in a rapid succession

Nice To Haves

Central Sterile Tech/Scrub Tech Certification preferred.
Prefer one (1) year experience in a central sterile department.

Responsibilities

Supports the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
Follows established protocols to maintain a clean, safe environment for patients, personnel, and visitors.
Cleans instruments by hand after surgical procedures are completed to prepare them for sterilization in the autoclave.
Follows established protocols for preparing, using, and disposing of cleaning chemicals.
Packages (i.e. wraps, places in container, etc.) instruments in appropriate manner to be placed in the autoclave or Sterrad.
Places sterilized instruments in sterile supply room in appropriate area to be pulled for future cases.
Communicates supply and equipment repairs to appropriate personnel.
Maintains accurate documentation on policies, procedures and sterilization records as recommended by AAMI Standards.
Performs miscellaneous tasks and errands, i.e. transport labs/specimens to other facilities, time will be compensated when applicable.
Demonstrates current competencies applicable to the position.
Organizes and prioritizes tasks efficiently.
Interacts effectively with physicians, nurses, other health care professionals, patients.
Communicates pertinent information and suggestions to team leader.
Prioritizes tasks by importance and demand.
Follows employee handbook guidelines in regards to sick time, vacation, and dress code.