Sterile Processing Technician

Location

Type, TX | United States

Job description

Sterile Processing Technician

JOB-10040916

Anticipated Start Date

April 1, 2024

Location

Brooklyn, NY

Type of Employment

Contract Hire

Employer Info

Our clien t  provides high quality, comprehensive healthcare to the communities it serves through a network of acute hospitals, community-based practices, long-term care facilities and partnerships with local healthcare providers. Our patient-centered approach extends beyond medical care to enhance the health and wellness of our communities, our patients and their families.

Job Summary

We are looking for individual to join our client’s team as Sterile Processing Technician. 

Job Description

• Responsible for control of all aspects of the sterilization process:
  
• Decontamination
• Instrument inspection, preparation, packaging, sterilization
• Documentation of sterilization
• Sterile storage
• Remediation of equipment failures and hazards
• Provide integrity and sterility of products and services for the customers
• Work in conjunction with the OR staff to provide timely sterile products
• Maintain consistency and continuous workflow between the OR and Central Service Sterile Processing while practicing excellent customer service
• Operate and maintain decontamination equipment
• Reprocess reusable Patient Care Equipment (PCE) as per hospital established policies and procedures
• Operate and maintain steam autoclaves, keeping records of loads completed, items in loads, and maintenance procedures performed
• Operate and maintain Gas Plasma (i.e., Sterrad) equipment; keep records of loads completed, items of loads, and maintenance procedures performed
• Quarantining
• Monitor surgery schedules daily, identifying general, specific and potential needs for all cases
• Monitor and maintain appropriate records to remain compliant with applicable regulatory agencies, as well as reporting occurrences immediately to supervisors
• Maintain strong working/collaborative relationships with other departments to ensure flow and continuity of services
• Attend in-service presentations, including but not limited to infection control, patient safety, quality improvement, MSDS and OSHA standards
• Report defective equipment to supervisor and/or staff
• Perform other duties as assigned or needed

Skills Required

• Ability to effectively communicate in English both verbally and in writing.
  
• Daily assignments involve or require prolonged sitting/standing for prolonged periods, frequently walking and reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive).
• Transferring materials and equipment, or lifting, moving, carrying some heavy surgical trays for intermittent periods throughout the day as needed.
• Must have the ability to lift/push/pull/carry greater than 45 pounds.
• May be exposed to fumes, chemicals, cold, noise, radiation, blood/body fluids, and infectious diseases.
• Basic knowledge of computers, particularly Word Processing, Print-out/Reports, and Excel/Spreadsheet analysis.
• Attention to detail
• Complete annual education requirements (i.e., CEU)
• Adhere to dress code, appearance is neat and clean
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times
• Report to work on time and as scheduled
• Wear identification while on duty
• Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations
• Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times
• Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices
• Communicate the mission, ethics and goals of the organization
• Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities
• Attend in-services and regular staff meetings.

Education/Training/Certifications

• H ighschool diploma or GED
• This position requires a minimum formal education of high school diploma and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in Sterile Processing or other hospital ancillary service, preferably Materials Management Central Service Materials Management.

Additional Requirements

• Certified Registered Central Service Tech (CRCST) / Registered Central Service Tech (RCST) / Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) status preferred.
  

Pay Rate

• $28.00 per hour
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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