Medical Supply Tech (Sterile Processing)
About The Position
This position is located within Sterile Processing Service at the VA Long Beach Healthcare System, Within the Sterile processing Service and requires an expert in the Decontamination, Preparation, Sterilization and Case Cart section of Sterile Processing. The major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: receive contaminated critical and semi-critical reusable medical equipment (RME) in the decontamination area, and may receive noncritical equipment.. Disassembles RME and determines the correct cleaning method, such as, but not limited to, ultrasonic cleaners, mechanical washer-disinfectors, cart washer and chemical cleaning decontamination agents, as determined by manufacturer instructions. Inspects, assembles and determines the correct method and packaging for sterilization, such as, but not limited to steam, Sterrad, Steris, and high-level disinfecting scope reprocessors. Performs and documents daily operational checks and records for all processes and equipment. Performs segments of work pertaining to the decontamination, sterilization and inspection of Reusable Medical Devices (RMD).
Responsibilities
- receive contaminated critical and semi-critical reusable medical equipment (RME) in the decontamination area, and may receive noncritical equipment.
- Disassembles RME and determines the correct cleaning method, such as, but not limited to, ultrasonic cleaners, mechanical washer-disinfectors, cart washer and chemical cleaning decontamination agents, as determined by manufacturer instructions.
- Inspects, assembles and determines the correct method and packaging for sterilization, such as, but not limited to steam, Sterrad, Steris, and high-level disinfecting scope reprocessors.
- Performs and documents daily operational checks and records for all processes and equipment.
- Performs segments of work pertaining to the decontamination, sterilization and inspection of Reusable Medical Devices (RMD).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Administration of Human Resource Programs
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
