Sterile Technician - Endoscopy - Full-Time

Wilmington Health PLLC•Wilmington, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Wilmington Health has been committed to the care and health of our community in Wilmington as well as all of Southeastern North Carolina since 1971. Wilmington Health is structured as a multi-specialty medical practice with primary care providers integrated into the system. In this way, Wilmington Health is able to provide a comprehensive and coordinated approach to the care of all our patients. Wilmington Health is committed to using collaborative, evidence-based medicine in providing the highest quality of care to the patients we serve. Purpose: To support the Wilmington Health ASC department in providing safe and efficient care to patients, by performing instrument care duties such as preparation, sterilization, and distribution.

Requirements

High School Graduate or GED Certification
Training or courses in sterile technique, sterilization of instruments
Strong ethical and moral character references
Full COVID 19 vaccination is required for ASC positions only.

Nice To Haves

Instrument Processing Technician experience
ASC experience

Responsibilities

Supports the facility's ideology, mission, goals and objectives
Performs in accordance with the facility's policies and procedures
Follows the facility's Standards for Ethical Business Conduct
Conducts oneself as a positive role model and team member
Cognizant of patient's rights and responsibilities and supports them in performance of job duties
Participates in facility committees, meetings, inservices, and activities
Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers
Interactions with others are positive, respectful, and considerate
Utilizes facility resources appropriately avoiding wasteful practices
Reports wasteful practices
Analyzes work area and makes recommendations for potential cost-effective improvements
Contributes to the progress and development of the organization's adopted Compliance Program
Performs according to established compliance policies and procedures
Contributes to the progress and development of the organization's adopted Performance Improvement Program
Performs according to established performance improvement policies and procedures
Adheres to safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities
Reports observed or suspected safety violations, hazards, and policy and procedure noncompliance to the Safety Officer or other designated person
Maintains professional competence by participating in continuing education and other learning experiences
Contributes to growth and education of staff by sharing knowledge gained in continuing education
Maintains membership in relevant professional organizations
Seeks new learning experiences by accepting challenging opportunities and responsibilities
Open to suggestions and recommendations
Maintains a clean and orderly central processing work area (e.g. shelves, counters, equipment).
Adheres to the sterilization process policies and procedures.
Cleans each item according to manufacturer's instruction
Inspects instruments visually for damage and defects; lubricates items as required.
Determines that each item is in good working condition
Sorts and arranges items into proper trays according to established policy and procedure.
Wraps trays and individual items according to established policy and procedure.
Accurately labels each item with name and expiration date.
Correctly operates sterilizers, ultrasonic washer and other equipment for processing items.
Positions items correctly in sterilizer and selects proper cycle; seeks assistance when needed.
Checks indicators for proper functioning.
Performs required biological/chemical monitoring tests on all sterilizers and maintains logs according to established policies and procedures.
Maintains availability of supplies for continuity of recording throughout sterilization process.
Cleans sterilizers according to established policies and procedures.
Maintains inventory levels and accurate records.
Performs weekly inspections of all sterile items in the facility.
Checks for outdated items and package integrity of wrapped sterilized items; replaces items as necessary.
Places items in correct location.
Maintains adequate inventory of supplies for the sterile processing area.
Maintains and updates the instrument tray inventory list.
Maintains current information regarding routine preference cards.
Accurately documents count of instruments loaned/returned to outside sources.
As assigned by supervisor