Sterile Processing Technician

Company: Surgery Partners
Location: Chesterfield
Posted on: January 21, 2023

Job Description:

DescriptionNo weekends, nights, holidays, or on call!
Job Title: Central Supply Tech
Description: Performs and participates in decontamination, cleaning, assembling, packaging, scanning, sterilization, storage and distribution of reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment. Performs other duties as assigned or required.
Responsibilities:

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• Extensive knowledge regarding processes used in the decontamination, inspection, cleaning, assembling and packaging of medical/surgical material to include, but not limited to, linen, instruments and equipment according to established standards and procedures to ensure a sterile and functioning supply of materials
  
• Prepare trays for designated areas according to prescribed procedures. Wrap and/or package items for specified areas according to procedures prescribed for designated areas
  
• Must be able to operate bar code instrument tracking system
  
• Dissemble, clean, assemble and test specialty instrumentation and equipment for proper functioning
  
• Must be able to differentiate between single-use and reusable items
  
• Decontaminates and sterilizes instruments, medical supplies and equipment, and assembles, wraps and sterilizes trays of instruments. Follows proper Standard Precautions while in decontamination and sterilization areas.
  
• Monitors biological and chemical wash solution to ensure quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and medical equipment.
  
• Sorts mismatched sets of instruments, trays, and medical equipment and makes them available to sterile processing customers in a timely manner.
  
• Restocks, labels, and maintains inventory, submits requisitions, collects and distributes instruments, trays, crash carts, and facility medical equipment.
  
• Performs environmental maintenance duties and assists in maintaining inventory levels in sterile processing, the operating room, and in equipment storage areas.
  
• Verifies that equipment functions properly, requisitions for equipment maintenance, repair or replacement, and removes defective equipment.
  
• Maintains a clean work area
  
• Assists with maintaining established departmental policies and procedures, objectives and quality improvement, safety, and environmental and infection control standards.
  
• Communicates appropriately using good interpersonal skills
  
  
  
  
  Work Environment:
  
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  • Standing for prolonged periods, frequent walking, reaching (overhead, repetition).
    
  • Proficient communication, both auditory and verbal, with colleagues, vendors, and surgeons. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly.
    
  • Must have ability to lift/push/pull > 50lbs
    
  • May be exposed to radiation, fumes, chemicals, cold, noise, blood and/or bodily fluids, infectious diseases
    
    
    Qualifications
    
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    • High School Diploma or Equivalent
      
    • State Licensure or certification as a Sterilization Technician preferred
      
    • Sterile Processing Technicians with at least 1 year of experience to work in a fast-paced OR.
      
      
      Benefits:
      -Monday - Friday (No weekends or Holidays)
      -Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
      -401k
      -Paid Time Off
      -Bonus Plan
      
      
      

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