STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN FT

A Team Solutions LLC•Pittsburgh, PA

9d•$25 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

A-Team Solutions is seeking two (2) Sterile Processing Technicians for contract positions at the VA hospital in Pittsburgh. This is a full performance level MST position. The technician receives contaminated critical and semi-critical RME in the decontamination area and may receive noncritical equipment as well. They will disassemble RME, determine the correct cleaning method, inspect, prepare, assemble, and determine the correct packaging for sterilization. The role may involve preparing operating room case carts daily using the surgery schedule. Responsibilities include removing soil, blood, tissue fragments, body fluids, and other contaminants, inspecting packages for proper sterilization, and assembling basic sets and trays. The technician will perform segments of work pertaining to decontamination, sterilization, and inspection of reusable medical equipment (RME), as well as assembly of basic sets and trays. They will operate equipment involved in sterilization processes and perform and document daily operational checks and records for all sterilization equipment. MSTs receive guidance from more experienced staff and SPS management.

Requirements

Must have Sterile Tech certification through IAHCSMM or CBSPD
Must have BLS through the AHA
Must have instruction from a formal Sterile Processing course with a minimum of 1 year experience

Nice To Haves

Preferred 2 years' experience
Preferred, knowledgeable in High Level disinfecting (HLD) of endoscopy.

Responsibilities

Responsible for decontamination, preparation, equipment storage, and issue of instrument trays, equipment and supplies used by all service lines within the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System.
Disassembles, separates and inspects all instrument and equipment for damage.
Removes all contaminants (i.e. blood, tissue, tape, fluids, etc.) by soaking, rinsing, wiping, scrubbing and flushing manually or using a variety of decontamination equipment (i.e. ultrasonic washer, washer/decontaminator and cart washer).
Inspects and assembles surgical and specialty treatment trays along with sets used on the Med-Surg units, GU Clinic, ICU units, ENT Clinic, Podiatry, X-Ray, Dental, etc.
Arranges the instruments in the trays to protect the delicate and sharp tips, assures that the instruments are unclamped and places instruments in the tray according to likeness as noted on reference cards and count sheets.
Make daily trips to the Operating Room suite and must be knowledgeable of dress codes, traffic control, and aseptic techniques performed in this restricted area.
Facilitate the daily progress of the Operating Room schedule by delivering hands-on service to a specific Operating Room if needed and directed by the Operating Room personnel.
Clean, examine, select and otherwise prepare and sterilize Operating Room and specialty clinic supplies along with instrumentation. This includes, but is not limited to, total joint instrumentation, micro-surgical trays, cataract sets, robotics, laparoscopic, transplant and dental trays. This expertise covers all necessary equipment and instrumentation to service twelve surgical specialties and the additional department needs at VAPHS.
Perform fully within a competent Certified Central Sterile Processing Technician’s scope of practice.
Safe handling, storage and distribution of clean/sterile, equipment and instrumentation.
Knowledge of universal precautions for safety and prevention of cross contamination.
Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
Knowledge of event related packaging in regard to sterility.
Knowledge of sterilization and cleaning equipment.
Knowledge of surgical instrumentation used in operating rooms and clinical settings.
Working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, microbiology, medical conditions and procedures.
Knowledge of sterility principles in regard to instrumentation.
Ability to read and interpret written instructions and procedures.
Function in the following areas independently or with little supervision: a. Decontamination b. Prep and Assembly c. Sterilization d. Preferred, knowledgeable in High Level disinfecting (HLD) of endoscopy.