Sterile Processing Tech
About The Position
As our Sterile Processing Tech, you will promote improved quality and patient safety in the OR by ensuring the efficient flow of the Sterile Processing department, performing routine tasks relating to decontamination, processing, sterilization, and distribution of instruments and supplies. Every day you will operate and monitor sterilization equipment, maintain meticulous records in compliance with AAMI, AORN, Joint Commission, and OSHA standards, and actively assist the department's preparation for survey/regulatory assessments. To be successful in this role, you will possess meticulous attention to detail in sterile processing, a strong understanding of safety and compliance standards, and a commitment to ensuring quality and patient safety in the operating room. Sterilizes supplies and instruments using the prescribed method (e.g.steam, gas plasma (Sterrad). Operates washer/decontaminator per department policy and procedure. Understands the basic principles of all sterilization equipment used in the department. Demonstrates knowledge of how items to be sterilized should be packaged in a manner that promotes successful sterilization. Follows manufacturer's recommendations (IFU's) and assures cleanliness of decontamination, sterilization, and equipment areas. Validates the proper functioning of all equipment using established mechanical and biological monitors. This is a PRN position (5 shifts scheduled in a 6-week period). This position is used to cover call-offs, vacations, and where coverage may be needed. PRN is not eligible for benefits but does offer a 15% differential on top of the base rate of pay.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED required
- Computer skills required
- CRCST or CSPDT certification required within 18 months
Responsibilities
- Operate and monitor sterilization equipment
- Maintain meticulous records in compliance with AAMI, AORN, Joint Commission, and OSHA standards
- Assist the department's preparation for survey/regulatory assessments
- Sterilize supplies and instruments using the prescribed method (e.g. steam, gas plasma (Sterrad))
- Operate washer/decontaminator per department policy and procedure
- Understand the basic principles of all sterilization equipment used in the department
- Demonstrate knowledge of how items to be sterilized should be packaged in a manner that promotes successful sterilization
- Follow manufacturer's recommendations (IFU's)
- Assure cleanliness of decontamination, sterilization, and equipment areas
- Validate the proper functioning of all equipment using established mechanical and biological monitors
Benefits
- 15% differential on top of the base rate of pay
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
