Sterile Processing Tech- Per Diem in ASC

Surgery Partners, Inc•Pennsbury Township, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for the care and preparation of surgical instruments and supplies according to AAMI standards. The technician maintains established inventory levels by checking supplies and equipment. Orders supplies for the area. The technician performs the appropriate testing of all sterilizers and keeps accurate records.

Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent
Instrument technician experience, 2 years or equivalent experience
Certified Sterile Processing Certificate required
Knowledge of standard precautions, aseptic technique and principles of sterilization and instrument handling.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Additional languages preferred.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Nice To Haves

Additional languages preferred.

Responsibilities

Effectively organizes time, equipment, supplies and ensures needed items are readily available for the OR based on the daily schedule.
Uses equipment accurately to ensure no equipment is broken or instrument lost.
Confirms that proper aseptic techniques and procedures are used according to accepted standards of practice.
Assists in managing inventory of supplies and equipment to maintain availability and stock levels in the instrument room, decontamination room and sterile supply room.
Performs daily testing and load specific biological testing as required per policy and maintains sterilization logs.
Uses manufacturer's IFU's for cleaning and sterilization of instruments.
Performs the cleaning, wrapping and sterilization of equipment, utilizing multiple methods to include: steam sterilization and VPRO
Ensures instruments are accounted for upon receipt from the OR.
Performs other duties as requested by supervisor.