Sterile Processing Instrument Tech II - SOR
Sterile Processing Instrument Tech II - SOR
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Job Description
Sterile processing technicians are vital to safe and efficient care delivery in the perioperative environment and are responsible for ensuring all surgical instruments are safe for use. Responsible for performing advanced complex multistep processes and delegated activities to support the operating room team in the care of the surgical patient and various procedural areas within the hospital. Cleaning packaging and reprocessing of reusable surgical equipment instrumentation and scopes; per manufacturers guidelines. Maintaining inventory and storage of processed supplies. Meeting the needs of the surgical team through support of activities in the sterile core. Responsibilities include: decontamination assembly sterilization quality assurance testing and storage.
Central Service technicians work in compliance with best practices and standards established by: The Joint Commission AAMI IAHSCMM AORN OSHA DOT WHO FDA EPA and HIPPA.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required.
- A minimum of one year of sterile processing experience OR graduation from an accredited and/or hospitalapproved sterile processing program and eligible to sit for certification through HSPA or CBSPD.
- Knowledge of specific sterilization modalities and complex advanced processing systems including: gravity displacement dynamic airremoval low temperature hydrogen peroxide gas plasma and Ethylene oxide DSD CER Pass Through Medivator Advantage Astra Tee GUS Scope Buddy Plus Aqua Sink process and efficacy testing and cutting edge specialty trial and multi service instrumentation and trays is preferred.
- Knowledge of High Low and Intermediate disinfection levels is preferred.
- Progressive computer knowledge for advanced computerized instrument tracking systems sterilization assembly case information inventory management and individual productivity data is preferred.
- Knowledge of progressive computer technology human anatomy surgical terminology infection control microbiology and safety and risk control is preferred.
- Proven interpersonal skills (including ability to receive and give constructive feedback) effective and concise verbal and written communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships is preferred.
- Certification through IAHSCMM or CBSPD is required within one year of hire and maintained thereafter.
Employment Type
Full-Time
