Certified Sterile Processing Technician, FULL TIME 2:00-10:30pm, ASC
About The Position
The position is responsible for cleaning, packaging, sterilizing and stores the supplies, instruments and equipment. This role involves adherence to sterilization process policies and procedures, including cleaning items according to manufacturer's instructions, inspecting instruments, and assembling and wrapping trays. The technician will operate sterilizers and other processing equipment, perform quality assurance tests, and maintain inventory levels and records. Additionally, the role includes performing weekly inspections of sterile items, checking for outdated items and package integrity, and maintaining updated information regarding preference cards and laundry counts.
Requirements
- Demonstrated understanding of sterilization principles required
- Certification preferred for hire, required after determined amount of time by supervisor after date of hire
- Category I exposure to bloodborne pathogens, frequent exposure to chemical hazards and may encounter radiation hazards.
- Frequently required to sit, converse, and listen; use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; and to reach with hands and arms.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
- Must be able to lift and/or carry over 20 pounds on a regular basis.
- Must be able to push/pull over 25 pounds on a regular basis.
- Must be able to stand and/or walk at least 5 hours per day.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in central processing functions preferred
Responsibilities
- Adheres to the sterilization process policies and procedures.
- Complies with stated Dress Code.
- Cleans each item according to manufacturers’ instruction.
- Inspects instruments under microscope for damage and defects; lubricates items as required.
- Determines that each item is in good working condition.
- Sorts and arranges items into proper trays according to established policy and procedure.
- Assembles and wraps trays and individual items according to established policy and procedure.
- Accurately labels each item with name and expiration date.
- Correctly operates sterilizers, ultrasonic washer and other equipment for processing items.
- Positions items correctly in sterilizer and selects proper cycle; seeks assistance when needed.
- Checks indicators for proper functioning.
- Performs required quality assurance and biological monitoring tests on all sterilizers according to established policy and procedures.
- Maintains availability of supplies for continuity or recording throughout sterilization process.
- Cleans sterilizers according to established policies and procedures.
- Maintains inventory levels and accurate records.
- Performs weekly inspections of all sterile items in the facility.
- Checks for outdated items and package integrity of wrapped sterilized items; replaces items as necessary.
- Places items in correct location.
- Maintains adequate inventory of supplies for the sterile processing area.
- Maintains and updates the instrument ray inventory list.
- Maintains current information regarding routine preference cards.
- Accurately document count of items sent to and returned by laundry.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
