Sterile Processing Technician- Days

WorkFit Medical Staffing • Rochester, NY

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About The Position

Monday-Friday 11a-7:30p but may have to come in early/stay late No holidays, Call, Weekends or overnights Duties include technical knowledge in preparing instruments, equipment and supplies for the Ambulatory Surgical Center adhering to principles of sterile techniques. Is responsible for proper care and handling of instruments. Assists the clinical staff by performing assistive/advocacy services in caring for the patient. Responsibility: ·Follows policies, protocols, techniques and manufacturer’s guidelines when reprocessing and assembling and maintaining specialized instruments and equipment utilized in the operating room and patient care area. 40% ·Responsible for proper care of instruments and equipment ensuring that utilization is in accordance with manufacturers’ guidelines. Initiates and/or participates in quality assurance and continuous quality monitoring and utilizes results to initiate/recommend changes as indicated. 10% ·Documents required information and maintains records for instruments and equipment. 15% ·Undertakes continuous education and trains in all areas of sterile processing, including decontamination, cleaning, assembly, wrapping, sterilization, and storage processes within all set professional standards and regulations. 15% ·Identifies, pick, distributes supplies and stock items including equipment requests and delivers them to appropriate areas. Also, monitoring stock levels and assisting in maintaining inventory levels in sterile processing. 10% ·Responsible for providing biological and chemical test solutions to ensure quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and medical equipment. 5% ·Other duties as assigned. 5%

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2+years of experience
• Previous OR or Med Surg experience in a health care facility
• Certified Sterile Processor (HSPA or CBSPD) - Must have travel experience

Nice To Haves

• Orthopedic tray experience

Responsibilities

• Follows policies, protocols, techniques and manufacturer’s guidelines when reprocessing and assembling and maintaining specialized instruments and equipment utilized in the operating room and patient care area.
• Responsible for proper care of instruments and equipment ensuring that utilization is in accordance with manufacturers’ guidelines. Initiates and/or participates in quality assurance and continuous quality monitoring and utilizes results to initiate/recommend changes as indicated.
• Documents required information and maintains records for instruments and equipment.
• Undertakes continuous education and trains in all areas of sterile processing, including decontamination, cleaning, assembly, wrapping, sterilization, and storage processes within all set professional standards and regulations.
• Identifies, pick, distributes supplies and stock items including equipment requests and delivers them to appropriate areas. Also, monitoring stock levels and assisting in maintaining inventory levels in sterile processing.
• Responsible for providing biological and chemical test solutions to ensure quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and medical equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED