Sterile Processing Technician - Central Supply - Full Time - Days
Sterile Processing Technician - Central Supply - Full Time - Days
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Job Description
ProMedicas Mission is to improve your health and wellbeing. Thats evident the minute you walk through the doors ofProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital.Located about 60 miles southwest of Toledo in Defiance Ohio our facility was constructed in 2002 and designed to promote a healing environment. It also has stateoftheart technology and private rooms that feel like a home away from home.
Being a communitybased hospital we also have a professional office building where youll find many primary and specialty doctors. In addition were a criticalaccess hospital and accredited by the Joint Commission the industry leader in setting healthcare standards. Were also an accredited Chest Pain Center and Level III trauma center.
POSITION SUMMARY
TheCentral Sterile Technicianperforms a variety of cleaning assembling and processing duties for reusable instruments and equipment. Performs various patient care activities and related nonprofessional services to assist nursing personnel. Functions under the direction of the Staff RN Charge Nurse or Unit Director complying with established policies procedures and standards of practice in conjunction with all members of the health care team.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
*All duties listed below are essential unless noted otherwise*
1. Clean inspects assembles wraps and disinfects or sterilizes all reusable items. Identifies and counts all instruments accurately. Prepares all instruments to ensure they are cleaned inspected assembled wrapped and sterilized according to appropriate practice standards.
2. Adheres to cleaning and equipment cleaning schedule.
3. Uses aseptic procedures and complies with appropriate policies in performing Central Sterile (CS) duties.
4. Runs and maintains the Steris system according to standards and manufacturers operational procedures.
5. Manages contaminated items using proper infection control procedures.
6. Cleans and disinfects/sterilizes endoscopes according to manufacturers instructions.
7. Appropriately and consistently uses proper personal protective equipment while performing duties.
8. Maintains daily quality control records.
9. Labels instruments clearly and accurately following department policy and procedures.
10. Performs all related duties as requested or required.
11. Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Education:High School Graduate
Years of Experience:Must have a concern for patient care have an interest to complete the workaccurately economically and to collaborate well with people
Certification:CPR must obtain Central Sterile Certification within 1 year of hire
WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical Demands:Must be able to stand and work for extended periods move up to twenty (20)pounds and push heavy racks of supplies. Must be able to tolerate extreme temperatures. Workswith water washing handling sharps and highpressure steam sterilizers. Environmentoccasionally hot. Regular exposure to hot water.
The above list of accountabilities is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the incumbent; it should not be considered exhaustive.
ProMedica is a missionbased notforprofit integrated healthcare organizational headquartered in Toledo Ohio. For more information please visit applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race color national origin ancestry religionsex/gender (including pregnancy)sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression age physical or mental disability military or protected veteran status citizenship familial or marital status genetics or any other legally protected category. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA) if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job with ProMedica please contact
Equal Opportunity Employer/DrugFree Workplace
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
