Sterile Processing Tech Sterile Processing Tech

Pay rate ranges from $30.27 to $32.43 based on experience. This job has multiple openings...Short Description:Monday Friday, typically 11a 7:30p but may have to com in early/stay late No holidays, call, weekends, or overnights Complete Description:Duties include technical knowledge in preparing instruments, equipment and supplies for the Ambulatory Surgical Center adhering to principles of sterile techniques. Is responsible for proper care and handling of instruments. Assists the clinical staff by performing assistive/advocacy services in caring for the patient. Responsibility: Follows policies, protocols, techniques and manufacturer s guidelines when reprocessing and assembling and maintaining specialized instruments and equipment utilized in the operating room and patient care area. 40% Responsible for proper care of instruments and equipment ensuring that utilization is in accordance with manufacturers guidelines. Initiates and/or participates in quality assurance and continuous quality monitoring and utilizes results to initiate/recommend changes as indicated. 10% Documents required information and maintains records for instruments and equipment. 15% Undertakes continuous education and trains in all areas of sterile processing, including decontamination, cleaning, assembly, wrapping, sterilization, and storage processes within all set professional standards and regulations. 15% Identifies, pick, distributes supplies and stock items including equipment requests and delivers them to appropriate areas. Also, monitoring stock levels and assisting in maintaining inventory levels in sterile processing. 10% Responsible for providing biological and chemical test solutions to ensure quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and medical equipment. 5% Other duties as assigned. 5% Requirements: High School Diploma or GED 2+years of experience Previous OR or Med Surg experience in a health care facility Certified Sterile Processor (HSPA or CBSPD) - Must have travel experience Preferred: Orthopedic tray experience Behavior Characteristics: Skills | Skill | SkillTypeDescription | Duration | ExpertiseRatingDescription | | Certified Sterile Processor (HSPA or CBSPD) | Required | 0 | | | 2 years of Certified Sterile Processing Experience | Required | 2 Years | | | High School Diploma or GED | Required | 0 | | | Previous OR or Med Surg experience in a health care facility | Required | 0 | | | Orthopedic tray experience | Nice to have | 0 | |