Sterile Processing Technician Day Shift, No Weekends
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Job Summary
EyeCare Partners is the nations leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. Our national network of over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists provides a lifetime of care to our patients with a mission to enhance vision advance eye care and improve lives. Based in St. Louis Missouri over 650 ECP-affiliated practice locations provide care in 18 states and 80 markets providing services that span the eye care continuum. For more information visit.
Company: Virginia Eye Surgery Center
Job Title: Sterile Processing Technician
Department: Operating Room
Reports To: Clinic Manager
Location: Norfolk VA
SUMMARY
Assists the Operating Room (OR) staff in the organization and daily function of the operating room in accordance with established Federal State and accreditation standards and center policies and for instrument decontamination sterile processing and instrument care and handlingand documentation and record keeping related to those activities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Organize disassemble decontaminate and assemble instruments individually and in sets for Operating Rooms Lasik SLT and MD offices.
- Prepare instruments according to manufacturer and facility guidelines supplies by wrapping in peel pack or in AMSCO containers and proper storage.
- Perform duties in an ethical and legal manner within the scope of the job.
- Comply with reporting adverse incidents.
- Learn and maintain knowledge of instrument names and their care and handling procedures.
- Follow standard precaution procedures using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Understand principles of sterilization and the operation of sterilization equipment tray and load tracking daily equipment monitoring with Bowie Dick test chemical indicators and biologics.
- Document missing damaged newly ordered borrowed and sent-for-repair instruments.
- Record temperature and humidity of Operating Rooms refrigerators and blanket warmer in log book.
- Document maintenance of equipment.
- Participate in continuing education/in-service training staff meetings and the QAPI/Infection Control programs as needed.
- Orients and mentors new staff members.
- Actively participate in the development of a healthy work environment.
- Demonstrate a positive friendly and courteous manner. Maintain a professional attitude.
- Demonstrate the ability to work well with other employees and the Surgeons.
- Recognize each departments significance and works appropriately with other departments.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to prioritize tasks and to prepare instruments according to case schedule per individual surgeon and manage time appropriately.
- Complies with HIPAA regulations
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and handle stress.
- Average communication skills: oral and written
- Above average organization skills.
- Ability to manage time effectively and in a cost effective manner.
- Arrives to work area on time adheres to work schedule and has minimal absences.
EDUCATION / REQUIREMENTS
- High School diploma or GED equivalent required
- One year of central sterile or operating room experience preferred
LICENSES AND CREDENTIALS
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel Word PowerPoint Outlook
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- This role requires a variety of physical activities to effectively perform essential job functions. The position involves frequent walking (75%) sitting (50%) and standing (50%) with regular bending stooping and reaching (2550%). Employees must be able to lift carry push and pull items up to 25 lbs. Strong fine motor skills and full use of hands are essential as the role demands constant grasping writing/typing and use of technology. Visual and auditory acuityincluding color depth peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focusis required100% of the time. Occasional driving or climbing may also be necessary.
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EyeCare Partners is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered foremploymentwithout attention to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Quality Analysis
- Facility
- ISO
- Inventory Levels
- Root cause Analysis
- Shift operations
- General Maintenance
- Daily Operations
- Supervision
- Analysis
- PLC
- Safety Standards
- Quality Standards
- Time management skills
- Troubleshooting
About Company
EyeCare Partners unites eye care specialists and thought leaders from every subspecialty with a mission of setting the industry standard in patient care.
