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Overview

Sterile Processing Tech 

Full Time, Night Shift

Hours:  M-F, 10:30pm - 7:00am (every 4th weekend rotation)

Assists with support of efficient and effective packaging, decontamination and handling of sterile medical products.  Completes training in all of the areas of assembly, phones/case carts and decontamination and to pass a competency requirement of the department. At the completion of orientation, responsible for processing and reprocessing of reusable products as well as preparation of case cart. Participates in activities to analyze and improve sterile processing performance and support safety. Manages supplies, instrumentation, instrumentation repairs and equipment repair activities.

Qualifications

Education:

• Graduation from high school or the equivalent required.

Licensure/Certification/Registry:

Certification as a Central Service Technician preferred within 18 months.

Experience:

Successful completion of orientation programs and competency requirements required within four months of hire.

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledgeable in the storage, handling and distribution of sterile medical products.
• Demonstrates knowledge of surgical attire, aseptic techniques, event-related sterility, monitoring of environmental conditions, traffic patterns and other practices influencing maintenance of a sterile filed.
• Demonstrates competence in the use of decontamination equipment, flash sterilization, and instrument sterilization.
• Demonstrates knowledge of fire safety and evacuation routes.
• Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Basic proficiency with personal computers and their associated applications.
• Possess the ability to regularly lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Demonstrates the ability to multi-task autonomously while working on multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
• Demonstrates creativity, flexibility and the ability to resolve atypical problems

Responsibilities