STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN FT [0373]

A Team Solutions LLC•Gainesville, FL

35d•$24 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

A-Team Solutions is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician for a full-time position. This role involves working the night shift from 2300 to 0730.

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 related to microorganism resistance to heat and chemicals for sterilization and HLD.
Working knowledge of standard procedures for steam autoclaving, including biological testing, chemical indicators, Bowie-Dick test interpretation, and recording results.
Working knowledge of standard procedures for chemical sterilization (e.g., Sterrad), including biological testing, chemical indicators, routine operator maintenance, and recording results.
Working knowledge of standard procedures for HLD systems (e.g., Medivator Advantage, Trophon, manual HLD with Cidex OPA), including testing and quality assurance.
Good working knowledge of the availability, economics, use, operation, maintenance, assembly and disassembly of surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment, and their specific cleaning, sterilizing, and storage requirements.
Broad knowledge of all types of surgical and clinical instrumentation, including the ability to identify damaged instruments and find replacements.
Knowledge of surgical specialty instrumentation, including general and laparoscopic instrumentation.
Knowledge of medical and surgical terminology, human anatomy, and physiology.
Thorough knowledge of aseptic principles and techniques, including detergents and cleaning techniques.
Knowledge of proper handling, cleaning, and reprocessing for flexible endoscopes.
Ability to follow detailed manufacturer instructions for handling, cleaning, and sterilization/HLD processing of Reusable Medical Equipment (RME).
Ability to perform all physical demands of the SPS department.
Ability to read, write, and understand the English language.
Ability to work in a loud environment with occasional very loud noises.
Ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for 8 hours.
Ability to work in a hot and humid environment while wearing PPE.
Ability to perform repetitive work for long periods.
Flexibility and ability to change tasks quickly.

Responsibilities

Prevent the spread of infection through practical knowledge of asepsis principles.
Apply knowledge of microbiology to surgical supply operations concerning sterilization and High Level Disinfection (HLD).
Perform standard procedures for steam autoclaving, including biological testing, chemical indicator use, Bowie-Dick test interpretation, and recording results.
Perform standard procedures for chemical sterilization (e.g., Sterrad), including biological testing, chemical indicator use, 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 knowledge of surgical specialty instrumentation, including general and laparoscopic instrumentation.
Apply knowledge of medical and surgical terminology, human anatomy, and physiology.
Utilize thorough knowledge of aseptic principles and techniques, including detergents and cleaning methods.
Handle, clean, and reprocess flexible endoscopes (e.g., colonoscopes, gastroscopes).
Follow manufacturer's 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.