Sterile Processing Technician
Honolulu, HI - USA
Job Summary
Overview
QuarterLine (QL) a Planned Systems International (PSI) company is seeking a skilled and compassionate Sterile Processing Technician to join our dynamic healthcare team atTripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu Hawaii.
The ideal candidate willhave a minimum of three (3) continuous years of recent (one year of which must have occurred within the last year) experience working as sterile processing technician in an SPD setting. Have diverse sterile processing experiences to include instrument decontamination assembly and preparation and sterilization. Ability to operate and troubleshoot all processing equipment to include washer-disinfectors sterilizers ultrasonic cleaners and automatic endoscope reprocessors.
Knowledgeable in the following surgical instrument specialties: general surgery urology robotics plastic surgery neurosurgery eye surgery ENT GYN vascular and orthopedic surgery.
This is more than just ajobitsan opportunity to provide meaningful hands-on care for the service members and families who serve our nation. If you are passionate about patient care thrive in a collaborative team-oriented environment and want to make a real difference we want to hear from you.
- Duty Location: Tripler Army Medical Center Honolulu HI. No Telework allowed.
- Duty Hours:
- Hours of performance may include shift work. Normal duty hours may include rotating 8 10 12-hour and part-time shifts 7 days per week including nights weekends and federal holidays. The work schedule may include shift work (see hours of performance). Work will not exceed 12 hours in a 24-hour period and 80 hours in a consecutive 14-day period.
Shift Schedule (Sunday Saturday)
1st Shift: 0645-1515
11 Shift: 1045-1915
2nd Shift: 1445-2315
3rd Shift: 2245-0715
Essential Functions and Job Responsibilities
- The contract Sterile Processing Technician shall performessentially thesame duties as thoserequired ofany military operating room technicians or Government Civil Service Sterile Processing Technician of similar experience and in similar duty assignments.
- Instrument decontaminationassemblyand sterilization of the following surgical specialties: general surgery robotics neurosurgery plastic surgery urology ophthalmology ENT OB/GYN OMFS vascular and orthopedic surgery.
- Prepare instrumentation and supplies for surgery as necessary including use of variousmethods of sterilization.
- Monitors and tracks surgical instruments using computer automated instrument tracking log/system.
- Performs record keeping for all sterilization processes.
- Checksexpirationdates on all sterile supply items removes outdated items and rotates the stock on a first in first out basis.
- Maintains and restocks Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) cart exchange program including transportation of CPR carts in emergency situations and maintaining supplies and documentation.
- Assembles and disassembles instrumentation and equipment per manufacturers instructions for use (MIFU).
- Perform daily and weekly cleanings and function testing on all equipment.
- Participate in the Orientation and Training of 68D Students new employees medicalinterns nursing students residents and other medical training program provided by Tripler Army Medical center. The contract Sterile Processing Technologist shallassist withoversight of the 68D students as needed. The contractors may be assigned toassistin the orientation of staff members and/or training of 68D students.
- Daily assignments may include orientation or training of students and new personnel. The contractors shallassistin training staff members and 68D in the operation of sterile processing equipmenthandling and assembling instruments and sets procedures for decontamination assemblyand sterilization of equipment and instruments.
- The contract Sterile Processing Technician shall be assigned to carry a paging and/orother electronic communication devices used by the operating room personnel.
Minimum Requirements
- Degree/Education: High School Diploma or GED.
- Certification(s):
- Completion of a sterile processing/supply training course. Current certification by the International Association of Healthcare Central Services Materials Management or current certification by the National Institute of Health Care Sterile Processing and Distribution Personnel.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross. Certification cards must display the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross. Web-based (on-line) classes are not acceptable by the Government.
- Experience: 3 continuous years (one year of which must have occurred within the last year) experience working as sterile processing technician in an SPD setting.
- Legal Authorization to Work in the United States: The contract worker performing under this contract must be a U.S. Citizen.
Additional Information
- Occupational Health: The contract worker shall be required to obtain documentation of required physical testing or a report of a physical examination.
- Tuberculosis Screening: The Contractor ensure contract workers shall be screened for tuberculosis (TB).
- Health Requirements. The Contractor shall provide documentation certifying health requirements such as immunizations annual vaccinations and physical examination when required at the time of initial placement.
Company Benefits
PSI offers full-time benefits eligible employees a competitive total compensation package that includes paid leave and options for employer sponsored group medical dental vision short-term and long-term disability life insurance AD&D coverage legal services identity theft and accident insurance. Flexible spending account and health saving account options offer pre-tax savings for qualified medical dental and vision expenses. The company sponsored 401(k) retirement plan has an employer contribution match that is immediately vested. We invest in the professional growth of our employees through professional courses certifications and tuition reimbursement programs.
EEO Commitment
It is company policy to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions including but not limited to recruiting hiring training promotion compensation benefits and termination are made without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation pregnancy gender identity genetic information national origin citizenship status veteran status protected veteran status disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law.
Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities will be provided. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment please contact Human Resources by emailing or by dialing .
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Planned Systems International proactively understands the needs of customers and then dedicates our capabilities to providing innovative and effective Information Technology solutions.