Sterile Process Tech
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Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Instrument Technician is responsible for the care and preparation of surgical instruments and supplies. The technician maintains established inventory levels by checking supplies and equipment. Orders supplies for the area. The technician performs the appropriate testing of all sterilizers and keeps accurate records.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
High School graduate or equivalent.
PREFERRED:
Instrument technician experience 2 years or equivalent experience in hospital materials management department.
REQUIRED LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION:
Certification Required.
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of standard precautions aseptic technique and principles of sterilization and instrument handling.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Additional languages preferred.
Ability to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Participates in opportunities of continuing education.
Demonstrates the ability to utilize recognized channels of communication.
Demonstrates the ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with patients co workers and other health team members.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Standing:
66100
Sitting:
033
Walking:
3466
Lifting:
050 lbs as needed
Carrying:
025 lbs as needed
Pushing:
0400 lbs on wheels with assistance
Climbing:
15 flights of stairs as necessary
Pulling:
Rarely
Bending:
Proper bending as necessary to pick things off the floor
Squatting:
Rarely
Rotating:
Shoulders as necessary
Crawling:
None
Kneeling:
Rarely
Reaching:
Overhead as necessary but limited.
General comments: Visual and hearing senses must be adequate to communicate read printout and other reports distinguish colors ability to focus and depth perception. Manual dexterity to handle feel and manipulate instruments and equipment.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
Inside:
95100
Outside:
05
Temperature:
30F 115F
Fumes:
Occasional
Dust:
Occasional
Gases:
None
Odors:
Occasional
Mist:
Occasional
Radiation:
None
Noise or Vibrations: Sterilizers medical equipment running equipment testing equipment alarm buzzers cleaning machines phones computer and printer and some office equipment
Hazards: Contact with communicable diseases electrical equipment blood borne pathogens etc. Exposed to wet conditions toxic chemicals hot and moving mechanical parts. Sharp objects.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health dental and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
- Life Insurance
- PTO
- 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
- And more!
Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity
Our organizationis an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race color creed sex religion marital status age national origin or ancestry physical or mental disability medical condition parental status sexual orientation veteran status genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation benefits training promotions transfers layoffs etc.Furthermore our organizationiscommitted to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multicultural organization.
Employment Type
Full-Time
