Sterile Processing Manager

Associated Medical Professionals of NY, PLLC•Syracuse, NY

1d•$15 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Assists the OR staff in the organization and daily function of the operating room in accordance with established federal, state and accreditation standards and facility policies and procedures. Responsible for instrument decontamination, sterile processing, instrument care and handling and documentation and record keeping related to those activities. Serves as support personnel assisting providers and other personnel as needed, and other collateral duties.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED.
Central sterile or operating room experience required.
Current BLS
Proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States.
Operating room experience (Two years experience)
Ambulatory surgery center experience.
Knowledge of regulatory standards.
Electronic Medical Record Experience.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Thorough knowledge in computer information systems.

Responsibilities

Anticipates the need for equipment and supplies.
Selects equipment and supplies in an organized, cost effective and timely.
Assures all equipment is functioning before use and removes any malfunctioning equipment.
Demonstrates skill in appropriate use of instruments and equipment.
Operates mechanical, electrical and air-powered equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions.
Assures emergency equipment and supplies are available at all times.
Keeps surgical suites clean, tidy, free of soiled equipment and supplies, and properly stocked.
Transports patients to and from and within the facility.
Assists with preoperative patient preparation and postoperative patient discharge (e.g. changing clothes, providing nourishment).
Assists with OR turnover and preparation of sterile supplies (e.g. opening, case pulling).
Cleans and restocks anesthesia supplies as assigned.
With additional training, may assist the surgical team as a second scrub person.