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

Virginia Eye Consultants•Norfolk, VA

12h•Onsite

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

Nice To Haves

Central sterile or operating room experience preferred

Responsibilities

Organize, dissemble, decontaminate and assemble instruments individually and in sets for operating rooms, Lasik, SLT and MD offices.
Prepare instruments according to manufacturer and facility guidelines, and supplies by wrapping in peel pack, or in AMSCO containers and proper storage.
Prioritize tasks and to prepare instruments according to case schedule per individual surgeon and manage time appropriately.
Manage multiple tasks and handle stress.
Maintain a professional attitude.
Demonstrate the ability to work well with other employees and the surgeons.
Recognize each department’s significance and works appropriately with other departments.
Comply with HIPAA regulations.
Perform duties in an ethical and legal manner within the scope of their job.
Comply with reporting adverse incidents.
Follow standard precaution procedures using personal protective equipment.
Understand principles of sterilization and the operation of sterilization equipment, tray and load tracking, daily equipment monitoring with Bowie Dick test, chemical indicators, and biologics.
Document missing, damaged, newly ordered, borrowed and sent for repair instruments.
Record temperature /humidity of operating rooms, refrigerators and blanket warmer temperature in log book.
Document maintenance of equipment.
Adhere to work schedule, be organized, manage time effectively and in a cost effective manner.
Participate in continuing education/in-service training as needed, staff meetings, and the QAPI/Infection Control programs.
Actively participate in the development of a healthy work environment.
Assist in departmental cost containment.
Orients and mentors new staff members.