Sterile Processing Technician
Sterile Processing Technician
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Job Description
Overview
Presbyterian is seeking a skilled Sterile Processing Tech for our Downtown Hospital. In this role you will work under direct and indirect supervision by following approved infection control quality assurance and departmental policies and procedures.
You will also clean decontaminate disinfect and/or sterilize surgical instruments trays and packs and reusable medical devices for inpatient Nursing departments and PMG clinics. Being attentive to detail will you help you with inventory control restocks and distributing instruments and reusable medical equipment to the Operating Room. It should be noted you will works a majority of the time in a Sterile Processing Department cleaning preparing assembling sterilizing instruments and trays for the Operating Room.
assembling sterilizing instruments and trays for the Operating Room.
Type of Opportunity: Full Time FTE: 1.0
Work Schedule: Evenings
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Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required
- One year experience in sterile processing environment hospital or clinic (medical or veterinary) preferred.
- Previous experience with handling of sterile supplies and/or instruments preferred.
Responsibilities
Standard Precautions:
Adherence to handwashing requirements workflow patterns standard precautions sterility assurance biological monitoring and dress code.
Quality Assurance Monitoring:
Validates and maintains: event related protocols; disinfection and/or sterilization load parameters and records; *inventory check sheet(s); and equipment monitoring.
*Processes instrumentation according to instructions for use
Documentation:
Meets regulatory requirements for sterilization high level disinfection biological monitoring and employee competencies.
Accurately documents and maintains daily records of all QA and sterilization functions according to regulatory agency and Infection Control standards.
Policies and Procedures:
Adheres to Organizational and Departmental policies and procedures
Decontamination Skills:
Properly dons and doffs personal protective equipment as required
Inspects disassembles sorts cleans and processes reusable instrumentation and equipment
Selects and operates specialized cleaning equipment.
Follows manufacturer recommendations for use of cleaning agents.
Instrumentation Assembly:
Identifies inspects and assembles all general and specialty instruments various power equipment laser and endoscopic instruments per specifications and manufacturer recommendations.
Preparation and Packaging:
According to manufacturer guidelines selects and prepares packaging materials for the sterilization of reusable instrumentation.
Principles of Sterilization:
Selects appropriate method of sterilization.
Maintains accurate sterilization records.
Properly loads and unloads sterilization cart items.
Verifies that sterilization parameters have been met before distribution of load.
Workplace Safety:
Demonstrates awareness of personal and work area safety at all times.
Complies w/ facility safety policies and procedures including those for bloodborne pathogens and communicable diseases.
Takes prompt corrective actions when hazard identified (reporting or removing as appropriate).
Professionalism:
Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills.
Actively supports and contributes teamwork in the workplace.
Takes responsibility and is accountable for own professional work ethics.
Demonstrate responsibility in adhering to posted work schedules.
Performs other functions as required.
Benefits
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About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned notforprofit healthcare system comprised of nine hospitals a statewide health plan and a growing multispecialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908 we are the states largest private employer with nearly 13000 employees including more than 1200 providers and nearly 3500 nurses.
Our health plan serves more than 640000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.
AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drugfree and tobaccofree employer with smoke free campuses.
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
