Sterile Processing Tech

Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital•Alexandria, LA

7d•$11 - $20

About The Position

The position is responsible for cleaning, packaging, sterilizing and stores the supplies, instruments and equipment. The Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital provides specialized care for patients with specific, non-critical and non-emergent surgical admissions. The ultimate goal of the facility is to assist patients throughout their stay to a successful recovery, by providing a setting and care that is a more effective delivery of health care. This is accomplished by providing a comfortable home-like setting, in which a caring professional staff works to insure the highest level of patient care in a more cost-effective setting. Family support and involvement is promoted and encourage as well. This supports the patient’s self-image as “other-wise healthy” and facilitates a speedier return to the community, reducing health care costs and strengthening the economy at large. The surgical hospital offers procedures for the following specialties: ENT, gastroenterology, general surgery, gynecology, neurosurgery, ophthalmology, oral surgery, orthopedics, pain management, plastic surgery, podiatry and urology. In addition to surgical services, Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital has an imaging department comprised of MRI, CT, general radiology and ultrasound, as well as laboratory, pharmacy and dietary services. The facility provides a full-time staff of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, technicians and other ancillary personnel for patient care in the perioperative setting. In addition, the facility has available necessary equipment and trained personnel for handling unforeseeable emergencies.

Requirements

Demonstrated understanding of sterilization principles required
English language skills and communication requires

Nice To Haves

Experience in central processing functions preferred

Responsibilities

Adheres to the sterilization process policies and procedures.
Demonstrates knowledge of Instrument processing from decontamination to storage of sterile packages utilizing Manufacturer’s instructions for use.
Adheres strictly to facility’s policy regarding Immediate Use Steam Sterilization.
Cleans each item according to manufacturers’ instruction.
Inspects instruments for damage and defects; lubricates items as required.
Determines that each item is in good working condition.
Sorts and arranges items into proper trays according to established policy and procedure.
Wraps trays and individual items according to established policy and procedure.
Accurately labels each item with name and expiration date.
Correctly operates sterilizers, ultrasonic washer and other equipment for processing items.
Positions items correctly in sterilizer and selects proper cycle; seeks assistance when needed.
Checks indicators for proper functioning.
Performs required biological monitoring tests on all sterilizers according to established policy and procedures.
Maintains availability of supplies for continuity or recording throughout sterilization process.
Cleans sterilizers according to established polices and procedures.
Maintains inventory levels and accurate records.
Performs concurrent inspections of all sterile items in the facility.
Checks for outdated items and package integrity of wrapped sterilized items; replaces items as necessary.
Places items in correct location.
Maintains adequate inventory of supplies for the sterile processing area.
Maintains and updates the instrument tray inventory list.
Comply with facility Standards of Behavior and complete all required education assignments within the designated timeline.