Sterile Processing-Lead
About The Position
The Sterile Processing-Lead position is a full-time role located at Newark-Wayne Community Hospital. This position involves ensuring the proper decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instruments and medical equipment. The lead will oversee these processes, ensuring adherence to standard precautions and established procedures, and will be responsible for monitoring sterilization equipment and documenting parameters. Additionally, the lead will manage the distribution of sterile and non-sterile supplies and order/put away supplies and linens as needed.
Requirements
- 2-5 years of progressively responsible Sterile Processing experience to be proficient in all phases of assigned duties.
- Central Service Technician certification required within 18 months of hire
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in Sterile Processing operations preferred.
- Experience in an Operating Room setting preferred.
Responsibilities
- Follows Standard Precautions by wearing the appropriate protective attire while working in the Decontamination area.
- Decontaminates surgical instruments and other medical equipment as needed by keeping a continuous flow of equipment moving through the process.
- Utilizes appropriate cleaning detergents and agents by reading directions and MSDS sheets.
- Inspects all instruments for cleanliness, proper function, and breakage by viewing and/or testing the instruments before assembly.
- Assembles surgical trays and equipment following established tray listings.
- Wraps or pouches items according to size and type of instrument or equipment.
- Challenges the sterilization process by using internal, external and biological monitoring systems appropriately.
- Monitors, reads, documents, and interprets all parameters for all types of sterilizers to insure proper function. (Steam and Sterrad)
- Sterilizes instruments and surgical trays by following prescribed policies and procedures upon request.
- Process or produce sterile items in comparison to others.
- Distributes all sterile and non-sterile supplies and medical equipment upon request or case cart requisition.
- Orders and puts away supplies & linens upon request as needed.
Benefits
- Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and immediate care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials. It’s vision is to lead the evolution of healthcare to enable every member of the communities it serves to enjoy a better, healthier life.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
