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- Athens Orthopedic is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to be assigned to our ambulatory surgery center (ASC) in Athens.
- MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED Standard equipment including: computer terminal, telephone, washer/decontaminator, sonic cleaner, sterilizer, air compressor and biological incubator.
- Operates all required equipment and machinery accurately and safely, prepares, assembles, and sterilizes instruments and supplies according to parameters of sterilization in accordance with The Department of Health, TJC, OSHA, CDC, AAMI and AORN standards.
- Maintains appropriate records, and monitors quality control and infection control standards.
- Accurately handles and cares for instruments appropriately, including appropriate selection of cleaning agents, lubricants, examination for function, identification and assembly and preparation for sterilization; retrieves malfunctioning instruments and ensures repairs are completed.
- Correctly peel-packs supplies/instruments, wraps instruments for sterilization, inspect each instrument for use, function, completeness and cleanliness.
- Is responsible for reporting damaged or malfunctioning equipment to Clinical Director and Material Manger and follow process for replacement.
- Is familiar with organization, department and job specific Environment of Care areas, including Life Safety, Hazardous Materials Communications, Emergency Preparedness, Infection Control and Medical Equipment Failure.
Sterile Processing - Athens, United States - Athens Orthopedic Clinic
