STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN FT

A Team Solutions LLC•Jacksonville, FL

3d•$23 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

A-Team Solutions is seeking Sterile Processing Technicians for services at the VAMC in Jacksonville, FL. This is a full-time position.

Requirements

Certification as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or higher by International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM).
Graduation from a nationally recognized CRCST training program with a minimum of 2 current years of documented work in the field.
Graduation from a nationally recognized Operating Room Technician training program with a minimum of 2 current years of documented work experience in a Sterile Processing Service environment.
Graduation from a US military training program for Surgical Technicians with a minimum of 2 current years of documented work experience in a Sterile Processing Service environment.
Practical knowledge of theory, principles, practice and techniques of asepsis to prevent the spread of infection.
Practical knowledge of microbiology and its principles as they apply to surgical supply operations.
Working knowledge of standard procedures for steam autoclaving.
Working knowledge of standard procedures for use of chemical sterilization such as Sterrad.
Working knowledge of standard procedures for use of HLD systems such as Medivator Advantage, Trophon, and manual HLD utilizing Cidex OPA.
Awareness and capability of performing daily testing and quality assurance procedures associated with HLD devices and chemicals.
Good working knowledge of the availability, economics, use, operation, maintenance, assembly and disassembly of the full range of surgical supplies, instruments, equipment and their specific cleaning, sterilizing and storage requirements.
Very broad knowledge of all types of surgical and clinical instrumentation, including sufficient working knowledge to identify damaged or broken instruments.
Knowledge of surgical specialty instrumentation including a minimum of general and laparoscopic instrumentation.
Knowledge of medical and surgical terminology, human anatomy, and physiology.
Thorough knowledge of aseptic principles and techniques including characteristics of various types of detergents, and cleaning techniques.
Knowledge of the proper handling, cleaning, and reprocessing for use of flexible endoscopes such as colonoscopes and gastroscopes.
Ability to follow detailed, step-by-step manufacturer instructions for handling, cleaning, and sterilization or HLD processing of Reusable Medical Equipment (RME).
Capability of performing all physical demands of the SPS department.
Ability to read, write, and understand the English language.
Capability of working in a loud environment with occasional very loud noises.
Capability of wearing required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for 8 hours of a duty day with normal rest and meal breaks.
Capability of working in a hot and humid environment while wearing PPE.
Capability of performing repetitive work for long periods of time.
Flexibility and ability to change tasks at a moment’s notice.

Responsibilities

Prevent the spread of infection through practical knowledge of asepsis principles.
Apply knowledge of microbiology to surgical supply operations, understanding how microorganisms resist sterilization agents.
Perform standard procedures for steam autoclaving, including biological testing, use of chemical indicators, Bowie-Dick tests, and recording results.
Perform standard procedures for chemical sterilization (e.g., Sterrad), including biological testing, use of chemical indicators, routine maintenance, and recording results.
Utilize High Level Disinfection (HLD) systems (e.g., Medivator Advantage, Trophon, manual HLD with Cidex OPA) and perform associated testing and quality assurance.
Demonstrate working knowledge of the availability, economics, use, operation, maintenance, assembly, and disassembly of surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment, including their specific cleaning, sterilizing, and storage requirements.
Identify damaged or broken instruments and find suitable replacements.
Possess broad knowledge of all types of surgical and clinical instrumentation, including general and laparoscopic instrumentation.
Understand medical and surgical terminology, human anatomy, and physiology.
Apply thorough knowledge of aseptic principles and techniques, including characteristics of detergents and cleaning methods.
Properly handle, clean, and reprocess flexible endoscopes (e.g., colonoscopes, gastroscopes).
Follow manufacturer instructions for handling, cleaning, sterilization, or HLD processing of Reusable Medical Equipment (RME).
Perform all physical demands of the Sterile Processing Service (SPS) department.
Read, write, and understand the English language.
Work in a loud environment with occasional very loud noises.
Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for extended periods.
Work in a hot and humid environment while wearing PPE.
Perform repetitive work for long periods.
Be flexible and able to change tasks quickly.