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Job Summary
Summary: Responsible for leading in the documentation of sterilization and distribution of surgical instruments tracking system for equipment ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Does this position require Patient Care No
Essential Functions
-Oversee and coordinate the documentation of sterilization and distribution of surgical instruments in the appropriate tracking system.
-Develop and implement sterilization processes and protocols to ensure the safe and effective decontamination sterilization and storage of surgical instruments.
-Supervise and provide guidance to a team of sterile processing technicians.
-Manage the procurement maintenance and repair of sterilization equipment ensuring compliance with manufacturer recommendations and regulatory requirements.
-Implement quality control measures and perform regular audits to ensure compliance with sterile processing standards.
-Ensure compliance with regulatory agencies such as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and relevant accreditation bodies (e.g. The Joint Commission).
Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree No
Licenses and Credentials: Certified Central Processing Tech CSP - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) preferred
Experience: Surgical Nursing Experience 2-3 years preferred
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of aseptic technique principles.
- Extensive knowledge of methods of cleaning disinfection and sterilization.
- Extensive knowledge of operation and troubleshooting of all equipment used in reprocessing.
- Understanding of the principles and commitment to all standards of the OSHA Blood-borne pathogens standard.
- Knowledge of and ability to use Windows based applications such as database spreadsheet word processing and materials management software.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical Requirements
- Standing Constantly (67-100%)
- Walking Constantly (67-100%)
- Sitting Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs (w/assisted device)
- Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs (w/assisted device)
- Pushing Frequently (34-66%)
- Pulling Frequently (34-66%)
- Climbing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Balancing Constantly (67-100%)
- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
- Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crawling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%)
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
- Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
- Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
- Talking Constantly (67-100%)
- Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
Onsite
55 Fruit Street
40
Regular
Day (United States of America)
Pay Range
$20.43 - $29.21/Hourly
Grade
4
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