AK Central Sterilization Technician 67 Rate

MUST HAVE FLU VACCINE ***Start date will be no less than 2 weeks after fingerprint cards are received by SEARHC for processing*** Certifications Required: Certification in Sterile Processing and/or Technology required through either the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) or Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HPSA). ACCOUNTABILITIES Responsible for all steps necessary for the properdecontamination disinfection sterilization and packaging of instruments andequipment for MEMC OR Supports decontamination disinfectionsterilization and packaging of instruments and equipment as needed for otherSEARHC services as workload permits. Completely and thoroughly dissemblesinstruments and equipment to ensure the removal of any debris surgical soiland bioburdens prior to sterilization or high-level disinfection. Performs multi-step procedures to effectivelyreprocess various instruments including autoclaving. Performs and validates all cleaning ofinstruments using SEARHC policies and procedure manufacturers instructionsfor use guidelines along with the Association for the Advancement of MedicalInstrumentation (AAMI) guidelines. Maintains records for all sterilizationprocedures that are processed including interpretation of all biologicalmonitoring validation of monitoring results and quality assurance checks toensure sterilization parameters are met. Effectively communicates with providers andstaff to problem solve in the event of an instrument shortage and the need tosubstitute and/or offer alternatives. Verifies that equipment functions properlyrequisitions for equipment maintenance repair or replacement and removesdefective equipment. Maintains competency in sterilization reprocessingby return demonstration and participating in continuing education as requested. Assists in the training and certification ofmembers of the team on SEARHC sterilization process as needed. Performs additional supply handling duties forSpecialty Care and Primary Care at ELMC as time permits secondary tosterilization/reprocessing responsibilities. Duties include: o Product ordering and stocking o Inventory checks o Other basic inventory managementfunctions as needed. BASELINE QUALIFICATIONS Education: High school diploma/GED Experience: One (1) year experience in a healthcareenvironment preferred Certification in Sterile Processing and/orTechnology required through either theCertification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) orHealthcare Sterile Processing Association (HPSA). Licensure and Certification: Current BLS (Basic Life Support)certification Knowledge Skills & Abilities Knowledge Knowledge of infection control preferred Knowledge of surgical instrumentation and care/cleaning stronglypreferred Knowledge of sterile techniques preferred Knowledge of inventory management preferred Skills: Strong oral & written communication skills Task and detail oriented Self-Motivated Ownership of project Advanced levels of hand & eye coordination skills Working level of organizational skills Computer skills

Shift: Rotating shifts each week between these 2 schedules: Tuesday through Friday 8am-6pm and Tuesday through Friday 6am-4pm. Each shift requires call time to include call time on weekends as well.

Specialty Type: Nursing

Sub Specialties: Sterile Processing Technologist

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