Central Service Tech I - IRL

The Iowa River Landing Central Sterilizing unit is seeking a 100% Central Service Technician I. Under general supervision this role performs technical duties involving all aspects of sterile processing: decontamination preparation packaging sterilization sterile storage distribution of sterile medical devices and inventorying stocking and distribution of medical supplies.

Job Responsibilities:

• Clean inspect assemble package sterilize store and dispense complex surgical instrumentation devices and implant trays.
• Performs transportation of contaminated and sterilized/high level disinfected devices following infection prevention practices and organizational guidance.
• Operation of reprocessing equipment including automatic endoscope washers sonic washers mechanical washer/decontaminators inspection equipment and sterilizers.
• Performs microbicidal processes standard/transmission-based precautions engineering and work practice controls.
• Performs infection prevention processes to remove all contaminants (blood tissue fluids bioburden etc.) from surgical instruments utensils and other surgical items.
• Handles large volumes of complex medical instrumentation flexible endoscopes delicate eye instruments power equipment and different instrument patterns.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment by adhering to Standard Precautions and Infection Control practices which include proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) safe chemical handling practices and body mechanics (i.e. ergonomics human factors).
• Accesses reference materials via computer systems follows guides and instructions to assemble high volumes of complex instrument and implant trays.
• Inspects and evaluates instruments for function and cleanliness. Confirms all quality assurance mechanisms are in place.
• Labels seals and documents all items processed. Accesses computer systems for purpose of locating track and tracking medical devices and instrumentation trays.
• Performs all aspects of sterilization packaging inspection equipment operation safety procedures proper documentation and prioritization. Sterilizes items per manufacturers instructions for use (IFU) verifies correct parameters used for all instruments.
• Assembles instrument trays in accordance with patient/surgeon procedure specific cards within appropriate time frame and documents missing items. Performs duties in a high stress environment responds to emergencies and urgent add-on cases.
• Receives and responds to high volume oh phone calls to provided additional items as needed.
• Performs inventory management for high volume of supplies and implants. Monitors and replenishes stock levels through use of multiple computer software programs and checks stock expiration dates.
• Documents usages in inventory systems restocks items and adds new items to inventory.
• Performs regular biological monitoring of sterilizers to ensure sterilizer efficacy. Conducts challenge tests on sterilization and decontamination equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance functions on all equipment.
• Participates in and contributes to in-service programs on a regular basis.
• Participate in qualify improvement activities including waste duplication reduction and process improvement.
• Report quality and process deviations following institutional guidance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Percent of Time:100%
Schedule: 40 hours/week will be scheduled from 10:00am-6:30pm Monday Friday. May be asked to come in earlier to assist with staffing needs.
Location:Iowa River Landing

Benefits Highlights:

Regular salaried position located in Iowa City Iowa
Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health dental life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.

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