Sterile Processing Technician - First shift, no weekends, no call! Full benefits, 401k matching!

Virginia Eye Consultants•Norfolk, VA

About The Position

Assists the Operating Room (OR) staff in the organization and daily function of the operating room in accordance with established Federal, State and accreditation standards and center policies and procedures. Responsible for instrument decontamination, sterile processing, and instrument care and handling and documentation and record keeping related to those activities.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required
Must be able to provide proof of their identity and their right to work in the United States
Walk, stand and sit for prolonged periods of time
Occasionally be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
Occasionally be able to bend, stoop, kneel and climb
Regular exposure to blood and body substances
Exposure to needle sticks possible
Blood Borne pathogen risk classification category #1
Exposure to substances/chemicals, i.e. alcohol, peroxide, bleach

Nice To Haves

Central sterile or operating room experience preferred

Responsibilities

Ability to organize, dissemble, decontaminate and assemble instruments individually and in sets for operating rooms, Lasik, SLT and MD offices.
Prepares instruments according to manufacturer and facility guidelines, and supplies by wrapping in peel pack, or in AMSCO containers and proper storage.
Ability to prioritize tasks and to prepare instruments according to case schedule per individual surgeon and manage time appropriately.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and handle stress.
Maintains a professional attitude.
Demonstrates the ability to work well with other employees and the surgeons.
Recognizes each department’s significance and works appropriately with other departments.
Complies with HIPAA regulations.
Performs their duties in an ethical and legal manner within the scope of their job.
Complies with reporting adverse incidents.
Knowledge of instrument names and their care and handling procedures.
Follows standard precaution procedures using personal protective equipment.
Understands principles of sterilization and the operation of sterilization equipment, tray and load tracking, daily equipment monitoring with Bowie Dick test, chemical indicators, and biologics.
Documents missing, damaged, newly ordered, borrowed and sent for repair instruments.
Records temperature /humidity of operating rooms, refrigerators and blanket warmer temperature in log book.
Documents maintenance of equipment.
Has the ability to adhere to work schedule, be organized, manage time effectively and in a cost effective manner.
Participates in continuing education/in-service training as needed, staff meetings, and the QAPI/Infection Control programs.
Actively participates in the development of a healthy work environment.
Assists in departmental cost containment.
Orients and mentors new staff members.