Sterile Processing Technologist (Per Diem)
About The Position
The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for the sterilization and assembly of equipment needed for surgical/medical procedures. The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for identifying, inspecting, assembling, and sterilizing equipment, supplies, and procedure trays while ensuring equipment functions properly. The Sterile Processing Technician will package, clean, and decontaminate routine surgical instruments, patient care equipment, and monitor sterilizers and all associated equipment. The Sterile Processing Technician is also responsible for the stocking of supplies and instruments and will demonstrate knowledge in the instrument repair, case cart, and procedure pick list processes.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of one (1) year work experience in Central Processing is required.
- Great team player
- Strong attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- Strong communication skills
- Inherent desire to go above and beyond
- Repeatedly lift objects of at least 50 pounds
Nice To Haves
- Experience in Ambulatory Surgery or Outpatient Surgery preferred.
- Central Service Certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Ensures proper decontamination, cleaning, and processing of procedure trays, surgical instruments, and equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions.
- Ensures proper assembly and packaging of instrument sets to allow for proper sterilization.
- Labels and initials all assembled procedure trays, ensuring all quality control monitors have been placed appropriately.
- Decontaminates, cleans, and validates the accuracy of instruments/sets from outside sources (hospital, clinic, vendor, etc).
- Monitors sterilizer function by performing daily Bowie-Dick and all other biological testing on all sterilizers in the department and accurately records results and maintains appropriate logs on all sterilization equipment.
- Assists in the maintenance of equipment and instrumentation by checking instruments for proper operation and overall condition and identifying items in need of repair.
- Assembles all equipment, instruments, and sets according to manufacturer’s recommendations and count sheets.
- Maintains specified inventories of supplies in the assembly area and reports low supply.
- Maintains an organized, clean, and safe work environment.
- Prepares surgical case carts by utilizing the specific pick list to accurately gather instruments, equipment, and supplies needed for each case.
- Inspects items throughout the pick process to ensure package integrity remains intact and package is within expiration date.
- Assists with stripping, cleaning, and setting up the OR suite for cases with efficiency and speed.
- Assists with OR flow as required.
- Contributes to meeting the fluctuating staffing needs of the department as evidenced by flexibility in own assignment and work schedule.
- Promotes teamwork by assisting with the precepting of new caregivers.
- Identifies areas of conflict, intervenes effectively, or seeks assistance in conflict resolution.
Benefits
- Free parking!
- Unmatched career growth
- A collaborative and supportive work environment
- Exciting opportunities to learn, innovate, and thrive together.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
