Sterile Processing Technician - Middletown, United States - Crystal Run Healthcare

Crystal Run Healthcare

Verified Company

Middletown, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

No call and no weekends

Efficiently and accurately provides necessary equipment and supplies to all patient care areas of the ASC. Cleans, assembles and sterilizes equipment, surgical instruments and other patient care items. Prepares surgical Case Carts for use in OR. Keeps accurate records of all activities.

Background:

Minimum one year experience as a Sterile Processing Tech preferred.
Certified as Central Services Technician preferred.

Essential Tasks

Demonstrates knowledge and ability to perform the sterilization process. Operates Steam and Hydrogen Peroxide Plasma sterilizers, and Washer/Disinfectors. Appropriately wraps and seals packages prior to sterilization. Selects appropriate sterilization method for all items processed, based on written instructions. Properly loads each sterilizer. Checks parameter settings against established standards before

starting each cycle. Reads and interprets cycle charts and printouts to insure sterility. Properly records each item processed and places items in appropriate storage locations. Receives clean linen from the laundry and inspects each item for soil, holes & lint. Removes lint and fold linen in the prescribed manner. Demonstrates the ability to perform decontamination room duties. Assembles and wraps packs for Operating Room. Seals and labels packs for sterilization. Retrieves soiled instruments from Operating Room and all other areas. Records items received on appropriate forms located in Decontamination. Breaks down, cleans and decontaminates instruments, equipment and other items according to prescribed procedures. Counts all instrument trays received from OR and reports discrepancies. Instructs nursing personnel in proper use of reusable equipment as necessary. Demonstrates the ability to perform prep & pack room responsibilities. Assembles and Packages all Surgical trays, including routine General Surgery and Specialty instruments according to written lists. Accurately records all instrument trays on Surgical Count Sheets. Checks all instruments for functionality. Uses computerized system to requisition as needed from Bulk Stores. Fills requisitions as needed. Communicates with staff any problems with the instruments (ex. Missing, incomplete, damaged, etc.).

Pay:
From $21.51 per hour

Expected hours:
per week

Benefits: