Sterile Processing Tech, Canyon View Surgery Center, PRN

Community Hospital•Grand Junction, CO

12d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for maintaining designated supplies to assigned areas, ensuring all equipment and supplies are available for each surgical case. The Sterile Processing Tech processes surgical instruments in accordance with AMMI recommended practices, including decontamination of contaminated instrumentation in a safe, effective, and timely manner. They ensure proper assembly of surgical sets and instruments, complete and ensure accuracy of instrument count sheets, and assist OR staff in locating instruments needed for cases. The role also involves maintaining permanent records of sterilization for the Surgery department and other departments as needed, reestablishing a safe and clean environment, and cleaning, preparing, and maintaining supplies needed for surgical procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent training preferred
At least one year of experience
Current unrestricted licensure as a Certified Nurse Assistant in the State of Colorado preferred
At least one year of experience
BLS preferred

Responsibilities

Maintaining designated supplies to assigned areas
Ensuring all equipment and supplies are available for each surgical case
Processes surgical instruments in accordance with the AMMI recommended practices
Decontamination of contaminated instrumentation in a safe, effective and timely manner
Ensuring proper assembly of surgical sets and instruments
Completing and ensuring accuracy of instrument count sheet
Assisting OR staff in locating instruments needed for cases
Maintaining permanent records of sterilization for Surgery department, and other departments as needed in accordance with recommended practices
Reestablishing a safe and clean environment, including cleaning of rooms and surroundings, removal of linens or disposable items following established regulatory policies
Cleaning, preparing, and maintaining supplies needed for surgical procedures (laryngoscope blades, face masks, tubing, filters, soda line, glide scope, ultrasound, fluid/blood warmers, and specialty pumps, etc.)