Certified Sterile Processing Tech-Central Supply-Full Time (3p-11p)

Jupiter Medical Center•Ilchester, MD

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Ranked #1 for Safety, Quality and Patient Satisfaction, Jupiter Medical Center is the leading destination for world-class health care in Palm Beach County and the greater Treasure Coast. Outstanding physicians, state-of-the-art facilities, innovative techniques and a commitment to serving the community enables Jupiter Medical Center to meet a broad range of patient needs. Jupiter Medical Center is the only hospital in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties to receive a 4-star quality and safety rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Requirements

High School Graduate or Equivalent
Prior hospital experience
Two years of Sterile Processing Experience
Continue training on the job to prepare for courses or certification.
Annual Joint Commission mandatory education requirements, in-service, and health requirements including attendance at new employee orientation.
TB/PPD Surveillance Program
Maintenance of required professional licensing and/or certification(s).

Nice To Haves

Sterile Processing Certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Analyze OR schedule to identify instrument needs.
Remove soiled equipment from Patient Care Units, Surgery, LD, and ED if necessary.
Assist with the operation of all sterile processing equipment, including washers, decontaminators, steam sterilizers, ultrasonics, incubators, Sterrad and Steris sterilizers, and heat sealers by the instructions of the manufacturer.
Decontaminate instruments and equipment per hospital policy, and wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in the decontamination area.
Maintain good sterile core hygiene and re-stock per hospital policy.
Demonstrate competence in operating all equipment by attending in-services, and keep up to date on new equipment and products.
Create accurate and complete case carts using resource maps and pick tickets.
Replace inventory and put away return supplies to maintain sterility.
Maintain inventory and process instruments using instrument tracking software.
Inspect and maintain instruments to ensure they are working properly.
Ensure sterility is established and maintained.
Maintain records of sterilization.
Participate in inventory management.
Organize work assignments in the department daily.
Ensure sterilization logs are filed and maintained properly.
Schedule sharpening of instruments.
Receive products and place orders for new ones.
Maintain communication with the Operating Room Manager.
Acknowledge the influence of beliefs and cultures on behavior and accept the strengths and limitations of others.
Demonstrate adaptability, flexibility, self-control, and maturity in work and behavior.
Respond calmly to emergencies or stressful situations.
Identify situations that require supervisor notification.
Perform other duties as needed.