Sterile Processing Tech - Surgical Services

Presbyterian Healthcare Services•Rio Rancho, NM

25d•$17 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Build your Career. Make a Difference. Presbyterian is hiring a skilled Sterile Processing Tech - SPT - Surgical Services RMC to join our team. Type of Opportunity: Full time Job Exempt: No Job is based : Presbyterian Rust Medical Center Work Shift: Evenings (United States of America) Responsibilities: Presbyterian is seeking a talented Sterile Processing Tech - SPT - Surgical Services Rust Medical Center As a skilled Sterile Processing Tech, you will be under direct and indirect supervision follows approved infection control, quality assurance and departmental policies and procedures. Cleans, decontaminates, disinfects and or sterilizes surgical instruments, trays and reusable medical devices for inpatient Nursing departments and PMG clinics. Inventories, restocks and distributes instruments and reusable medical equipment to the Operating Room. Works a majority of time in a Sterile Processing Department cleaning, preparing, assembling, sterilizing instruments, and trays for the Operating Room. Cleans, decontaminates, disinfects and stores the GI scopes. Some key responsibilities include: Infection Control: Standard Precautions: Adherence to handwashing requirements, workflow patterns, standard precautions, sterility assurance, biological monitoring, and dress code. Quality Assurance Monitoring: Validates and maintains: event-related protocols; disinfection and or sterilization load parameters and records; inventory check sheet(s); and equipment monitoring. Processes instrumentation according to instructions for use Documentation: Meets regulatory requirements for sterilization, high level disinfection, biological monitoring, and employee competencies. Accurately documents and maintains daily records of all QA and sterilization functions according to regulatory agency and Infection Control standards. Policies and Procedures: Adheres to Organizational and Departmental policies and procedures Decontamination Skills: Properly dons and doffs personal protective equipment as required Inspects, disassembles, sorts, cleans, and processes reusable instrumentation and equipment Selects and operates specialized cleaning equipment. Follows manufacturer recommendations for use of cleaning agents. As designated, reprocesses GI scopes. Qualifications: High school diploma or GED required Has working knowledge and skills required in Sterile Processing through formal training and or work experience. CSPDT or CRCST required Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician -(CSPDT) through the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) or Certified Registered Central Service Technician- (CRCST) through the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materials Management (IAHCSMM) required. All benefits-eligible Presbyterian employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, group term life insurance and other optional voluntary benefits. Wellness Presbyterian's Employee Wellness rewards program is designed to provide you with engaging opportunities to enhance your health and activate your well-being. Earn gift cards and more by taking an active role in our personal well-being by participating in wellness activities like wellness challenges, webinar, preventive screening and more. Why work at Presbyterian? As an organization, we are committed to improving the health of our communities. From hosting growers' markets to partnering with local communities, Presbyterian is taking active steps to improve the health of New Mexicans. About Presbyterian Healthcare Services Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses. Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans. AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses. We're Determined to Support New Mexico's Well-Being | Presbyterian Healthcare Services Here, we’re committed to a different way to make a difference. Presbyterian's story is really the story of the remarkable people who have chosen to work here. Starting with Reverend Cooper who began our journey in 1908, the hard work of thousands of physicians, nurses, employees, board members, and volunteers brought Presbyterian from a tiny tuberculosis sanatorium to a statewide healthcare system, serving more than one in three New Mexicans. We are part of New Mexico's history and committed to its future. That is why we will continue to work just as hard and care just as deeply to serve New Mexico for years to come. Connect with the Presbyterian Recruiting Team! FIRST, we want to make sure you’re in the right place. To provide you with the most accurate job recommendations and updates, please choose the appropriate Career Portal: For Physicians, Midlevel Providers and Advanced Practice Professionals, connect with us here: Provider Career Site For Nursing Professionals (LPN & RN), connect with us here: Nursing Career Site For All Other Career Types, please continue the sign up process on this page

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Has working knowledge and skills required in Sterile Processing through formal training and or work experience.
CSPDT or CRCST required
Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician -(CSPDT) through the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) or Certified Registered Central Service Technician- (CRCST) through the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materials Management (IAHCSMM) required.

Responsibilities

Infection Control: Standard Precautions: Adherence to handwashing requirements, workflow patterns, standard precautions, sterility assurance, biological monitoring, and dress code.
Quality Assurance Monitoring: Validates and maintains: event-related protocols; disinfection and or sterilization load parameters and records; inventory check sheet(s); and equipment monitoring.
Processes instrumentation according to instructions for use
Documentation: Meets regulatory requirements for sterilization, high level disinfection, biological monitoring, and employee competencies.
Accurately documents and maintains daily records of all QA and sterilization functions according to regulatory agency and Infection Control standards.
Policies and Procedures: Adheres to Organizational and Departmental policies and procedures
Decontamination Skills: Properly dons and doffs personal protective equipment as required
Inspects, disassembles, sorts, cleans, and processes reusable instrumentation and equipment
Selects and operates specialized cleaning equipment.
Follows manufacturer recommendations for use of cleaning agents.
As designated, reprocesses GI scopes.

Benefits

All benefits-eligible Presbyterian employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, group term life insurance and other optional voluntary benefits.
Wellness Presbyterian's Employee Wellness rewards program is designed to provide you with engaging opportunities to enhance your health and activate your well-being. Earn gift cards and more by taking an active role in our personal well-being by participating in wellness activities like wellness challenges, webinar, preventive screening and more.

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