Sterile Processing Tech FT Mid Shift
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Job Location:
Oro Valley, AZ - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Sterile Processing Tech
Position Type: Full Time Mid Shift
Benefits:
Health Insurance (Medical Dental Vision)
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(k) with matching
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Job Summary
The Sterile Processing Technician I ensures the availability of clean sterilized and properly functioning surgical instruments and equipment for operating rooms and procedural areas. This role is responsible for cleaning decontaminating assembling sterilizing and storing instruments and supplies in compliance with hospital policies procedures and infection control standards. The Sterile Processing Technician I supports patient safety by maintaining a sterile environment and adhering to established protocols.
Essential Functions
- Cleans decontaminates inspects assembles and sterilizes surgical instruments and equipment according to established protocols.
- Conducts daily tests of sterilization equipment including Bowie-Dick tests chemical and biological indicators maintaining accurate records of results.
- Stocks and assembles case carts ensuring proper inventory and availability of instruments and supplies for procedures.
- Performs routine maintenance of sterilization equipment including weekly autoclave cleaning and reports malfunctions promptly.
- Organizes and stores sterilized instruments and supplies on appropriately labeled shelves to ensure easy accessibility.
- Monitors and restocks supply shelves and carts daily ensuring adequate inventory for hospital needs.
- Adheres to infection control policies and procedures including the use of standard precautions to prevent hospital-acquired infections.
- Obtains returns and dispenses supplies and equipment within requested time frames ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
- Conducts inventory checks and replenishes expired or used items on emergency and supply carts.
- Assists with the orientation and training of new personnel in sterile processing protocols and procedures.
- Communicates with nursing units to track and locate missing equipment and documents loss of supplies or equipment.
- Ensures equipment is checked for proper functioning before each use and maintains a safe and sterile work environment.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
- 0-2 years of experience in sterile processing instrument reprocessing or an operating room required
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Understanding of surgical instrumentation and sterilization processes.
- Ability to follow strict protocols and maintain attention to detail.
- Knowledge of infection control policies and standard precautions.
- Proficiency in operating sterilization equipment and performing routine maintenance.
- Strong organizational skills to manage inventory and maintain accurate records.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with healthcare personnel.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high safety and quality standards.
Oro Valley Hospital (OVH) is a 176-bed hospital that also has a freestanding emergency center Northwest Transitions Inpatient Rehabilitation Skilled Nursing Unit Behavioral Health Unit and large physician group. With these varied access points you have your choice of settings in which to work. OVHs culture centers around providing safe quality care to patients but also to foster a work environment based on teamwork commitment to a shared goal and recognizing employees for all they do to care for our patients. Often described as a family the staff at OVH take pride in doing the best they can to care for their community. OVH is accredited by The Joint Commission and is an equal opportunity employer: race gender disability and Veteran status and VEVRAA Federal Contractor priority referral Protected Veterans requested.
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About Company
For more than 40 years, CHS has been developing and operating healthcare delivery systems committed to helping people get well and live healthier.
