PRN Sterile Processing Technician

North Carolina Specialty Hospital•Durham, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Sterile Processing supervisor and the Director of O.R., the Sterile Processor ensures proper care and maintenance of all surgical instrumentation, equipment, and sterilization processes. The Sterile Processor must demonstrate good knowledge of principles and practices of aseptic techniques, must have knowledge of equipment, instruments, procedures and supplies used in the operating room. The Sterile Processor must be able to work under pressure and in situations that demand patience, tact and endurance. This position must provide on-going and continual communication with Operating Room staff, including communicating special equipment needs as they arise. The Sterile Processor must also monitor the daily schedule for changes in instrumentation.

Requirements

High School graduate or GED required
Must be able to communicate and understand the English language both verbal and written
Able to work independently and met established deadlines
Able to make sound reasonable decisions
Highly organized
Ability to concentrate on many detailed requests despite numerous interruptions
Demonstrates accountability, professionalism, openness, receptive to change, creativity and innovative
Ability to identify and calmly handle inherently stressful situation with tact
Good communication skills
Ability to develop excellent working relationships with staff
Seeks guidance, direction and assistance when needed
Function as a team in the OR and demonstrate the ability to work under stress with all types of personalities
Able to work well with people under deadlines and stress
Able to be flexible and take on new responsibilities

Nice To Haves

Certification in Sterile Processing is preferred
A minimum of one (1) year of Sterile Processing experience preferred
Demonstrates professional and self-development through continuing education

Responsibilities

Ensures proper care and maintenance of all surgical instrumentation, equipment, and sterilization processes.
Demonstrates good knowledge of principles and practices of aseptic techniques.
Possesses knowledge of equipment, instruments, procedures and supplies used in the operating room.
Works under pressure and in situations that demand patience, tact and endurance.
Provides on-going and continual communication with Operating Room staff, including communicating special equipment needs as they arise.
Monitors the daily schedule for changes in instrumentation.