Sterile Processing Tech I

Location Address:

1100 Central Avenue SE Albuquerque, NM 87106-4930

Compensation Pay Range:

Minimum Offer $15.87 Maximum Offer $23.04 Now Hiring: Sterile Processing Tech I

Summary:

Presbyterian is seeking a skilled Sterile Processing Tech for Presbyterian Hospital. In this role, you will work under direct and indirect supervision by following approved infection control, quality assurance and departmental policies and procedures.Cleans, decontaminates, disinfects and/or sterilizes surgical instruments, trays and packs and reusable medical devices for inpatient Nursing departments and PMG clinics. Inventories, restocks and distributes instruments and reusable medical equipment to the Operating Room. Spends the majority of time in the Sterile Processing Department cleaning, preparing, assembling, and sterilizing instruments and trays in support of the Operating Room. Type of Opportunity: Full time Job Exempt: No Job is based: Presbyterian Hospital Work Shift: Evenings (United States of America)

Responsibilities:

Infection Control:Standard Precautions:

• Adherence to handwashing requirements, workflow patterns, standard precautions, sterility assurance, biological monitoring, and dress code.Quality Assurance Monitoring:
• Validates and maintains event related protocols; disinfection and/or sterilization load parameters and records; inventory check sheet(s); and equipment monitoring.
• Processes instrumentation according to instructions for useDocumentation:
• Meets regulatory requirements for sterilization, high level disinfection, biological monitoring, and employee competencies.
• Accurately documents and maintains daily records of all QA and sterilization functions according to regulatory agency and Infection Control standards.Policies and Procedures:
• Adheres to Organizational and Departmental policies and proceduresDecontamination Skills:
• Properly dons and doffs personal protective equipment as required
• Inspects, disassembles, sorts, cleans, and processes reusable instrumentation and equipment
• Selects and operates specialized cleaning equipment.
• Follows manufacturer recommendations for use of cleaning agents.Instrumentation Assembly:
• Identifies, inspects, and assembles all general and specialty instruments, various power equipment, laser and endoscopic instruments per specifications and manufacturer recommendations.Preparation and Packaging:
• According to manufacturer guidelines, selects and prepares packaging materials for the sterilization of reusable instrumentation.Principles of Sterilization:
• Selects appropriate method of sterilization.
• Maintains accurate sterilization records.
• Properly loads and unloads sterilization cart items.
• Verifies that sterilization parameters have been met before distribution of load.Workplace Safety:
• Demonstrates awareness of personal and work area safety at all times.
• Complies w/ facility safety policies and procedures, including those for bloodborne pathogens and communicable diseases.
• Takes prompt corrective actions when hazard identified (reporting or removing, as appropriate).Professionalism:
• Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills.
• Actively supports and contributes teamwork in the workplace.
• Takes responsibility and is accountable for own professional work ethics.
• Demonstrate responsibility in adhering to posted work schedules.
• Performs other functions as required.

Qualifications:

* High school diploma or GED required* One year experience in sterile processing environment, hospital or clinic (medical or veterinary) preferred.*Previous experience with handling of sterile supplies and/or instruments preferred.

All benefits-eligible Presbyterian employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, group term life insurance and other optional voluntary benefits.

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Why work at Presbyterian?As an organization, we are committed to improving the health of our communities. From hosting growers' markets to partnering with local communities, Presbyterian is taking active steps to improve the health of New Mexicans.

About Presbyterian Healthcare ServicesPresbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

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