Sterile Processing Technician

Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company • Flagstaff, AZ

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About The Position

Sterile Processing Technician Benefits : Competitive Health & Welfare Benefits Monthly $43 stipend to use toward ancillary benefits HSA with qualifying HDHP plans with company match 401k plan after 6 months of service with company match (Part-time employees included) Employee Assistance Program that is available 24/7 to provide support Employee Appreciation Days Employee Wellness Events Minimum Qualifications : HSD or GED Current national certification as a Sterile Processing Technician, Certified Registered Central Service Technician, or Surgical Instrument Processor, or obtained within 90 days of hire is required. Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) is preferred. Preferred : Three years of Sterile Processing Technician experience is preferred. Essential Functions Decontaminates and sterilizes instruments, medical supplies, and equipment, and assembles, wraps, and sterilizes trays of instruments. Follows proper Standards and Precautions while in decontamination and sterilization areas. Monitors biological and chemical wash solutions to ensure quality and consistency for the decontamination of instruments and medical equipment. Sorts mismatched sets of instruments, trays, and medical equipment and make them available to sterile processing customers in a timely manner. Restocks, labels, and maintains inventory, submits requisitions, and collects and distributes instruments, trays, and facility medical equipment. Performs environmental maintenance duties and assists in maintaining inventory levels in sterile processing, the operating room, and in equipment storage areas. Verifies that equipment functions properly, requisitions for equipment maintenance, repair or replacement, and removes defective equipment. Maintains a clean work area. Assists with maintaining established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, and quality improvement, safety, and environmental and infection control standards. Recognizes and anticipates the needs of the surgical team assuring instrument availability. Recognizes abnormal functioning of autoclave equipment, and Steris system, and notifies appropriate person or company regarding the company. Reviews par levels of supplies and equipment, to ensure that the resources necessary for patient safety are available. Assumes other related responsibilities as required and assigned. About us: The Center for Orthopedic Research and Education , We don't mean to brag but did you know The CORE Institute has been ranked by Ranking Arizona: The Best of Arizona Businesses!? #1 for Orthopedic Practices #1 for Healthiest Healthcare Employers #3 for Best Healthcare Workplace Culture Winner in Best Places to Work

Requirements

• HSD or GED
• Current national certification as a Sterile Processing Technician, Certified Registered Central Service Technician, or Surgical Instrument Processor, or obtained within 90 days of hire is required.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Three years of Sterile Processing Technician experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates and sterilizes instruments, medical supplies, and equipment, and assembles, wraps, and sterilizes trays of instruments.
• Follows proper Standards and Precautions while in decontamination and sterilization areas.
• Monitors biological and chemical wash solutions to ensure quality and consistency for the decontamination of instruments and medical equipment.
• Sorts mismatched sets of instruments, trays, and medical equipment and make them available to sterile processing customers in a timely manner.
• Restocks, labels, and maintains inventory, submits requisitions, and collects and distributes instruments, trays, and facility medical equipment.
• Performs environmental maintenance duties and assists in maintaining inventory levels in sterile processing, the operating room, and in equipment storage areas.
• Verifies that equipment functions properly, requisitions for equipment maintenance, repair or replacement, and removes defective equipment.
• Maintains a clean work area.
• Assists with maintaining established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, and quality improvement, safety, and environmental and infection control standards.
• Recognizes and anticipates the needs of the surgical team assuring instrument availability.
• Recognizes abnormal functioning of autoclave equipment, and Steris system, and notifies appropriate person or company regarding the company.
• Reviews par levels of supplies and equipment, to ensure that the resources necessary for patient safety are available.
• Assumes other related responsibilities as required and assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive Health & Welfare Benefits
• Monthly $43 stipend to use toward ancillary benefits
• HSA with qualifying HDHP plans with company match
• 401k plan after 6 months of service with company match (Part-time employees included)
• Employee Assistance Program that is available 24/7 to provide support
• Employee Appreciation Days
• Employee Wellness Events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED