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About the position
The position involves processing and supplying sterilized medical equipment, linen, and supplies for use throughout the hospital. The role requires adherence to established procedures for packing, wrapping, marking, autoclaving, and issuing sterilized items. The individual will perform quality control tests on all equipment prior to use and inspect surgical linens for stains and holes. Additionally, the position includes setting up oral and gastric suctions and maintaining various medical carts. The individual will also be responsible for assembling packages and trays according to specific requirements and maintaining a clean processing area.
Responsibilities
- Performs packing, wrapping, marking, autoclaving and issuing activities required to process and supply sterilized linens, equipment, devices, instruments, etc.
- Performs quality control tests on all equipment prior to use, including daily tests on steam, Sterrad, and gas sterilizers.
- Inspects all surgical linens for stains and holes and removes all lint from linen prior to its use.
- Sets up all oral and gastric suctions and maintains the crash, catheter, and urological carts.
- Assembles packages and trays according to quantity, type, destination, and usage.
- Receives and wraps O.R. linen in the prescribed manner and quantity, marks tape, and forwards for autoclaving.
- Loads autoclave and operates to sterilize contents by steam, Sterrad, and gas.
- Maintains a clean and orderly processing area.
- Performs required tasks as directed.
- Will be cross-trained to perform duties in all General Services Departments as directed.
Requirements
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in central sterile reprocessing.
Nice-to-haves
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- CRCST certification preferred.
