Sterile Processing Technician | Avera Heart Hospital

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At Avera Heart Hospital youre not just joining a workplace youre becoming part of a family. With more than 700 dedicated employee we deliver care that truly makes a difference. Our commitment to excellence has earned us the distinction of being one of only a handful of hospitals nationwide out of more than 4000 to achieve a double 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

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Position Summary:

This position assists professional staff in providing care for the operative patient. This position requires surgical knowledge and expertise to ensure proper instrumentation and supplies are available on the surgical field and/or in the operating room where the procedure is to be performed. This position helps the sterile operative team performs routine and specialized housekeeping activities applies principles of infection control and medical ethics. Retrieves cleans and decontaminates instrumentation and equipment issues and tracks department specific equipment/instrumentation within the hospital. Prepares packages and processes items in accordance with hospital policies established practices and manufacturers recommendations. Performs recommends and evaluates quality measures and improvements. This position will also be responsible for training newly assigned personnel. Patient safety and confidentiality are maintained at all times.

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Flexible schedules to cover all shifts and weekends as hospital needs demand. Routine on call requirements.

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High school diploma or G.E.D. required. Previous experience in hospital sterile processing preferred.

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IAHCSMM certification preferred. Current BLS certification preferred.