Sterile Supply Tech - Scarborough, United States - Maine Medical Center

Maine Medical Center

Verified Company

Scarborough, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

$1000 SIGN ON BONUS

current employees not eligible

Entry level role No experience needed, all training is provided on site.

Closed Major Holidays. No weekends and no on-call requirement past 2300.

The Scarborough Surgery Center provides care to patients of all ages, requiring procedures such as but not limited to Total Joint Replacement, Robotics, Neuro, ENT, Ortho, GYN/GU.

The center is designed around the comfort of patients requiring surgeries that may require an overnight stay, this freestanding, 59,000-SF outpatient surgical center is set on a remote campus and includes:

Position Summary

Responsible for the preparation of standard and special instrument kits for the operating room as well as all nursing units and outside subsidiaries. Sorts, inspects, and assembles instruments for specific areas.
Inspects all instruments for damage; tests special air power instruments and performs minor maintenance. Packages and wraps instruments for the operating room, nursing units and outside subsidiaries as well as pulmonary and anesthesia equipment and supplies for processing. May operate specialized sterilizing equipment. Responsible for established procedures and techniques.
Must reach Sterile Supply tech II status between six (6) months and one (1) year after hire date by passing the appropriate competency exam(s).
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)Education**:Ability to read, write and perform arithmetic calculations in order to complete records, charges and logs; basic knowledge of biology to understand infection control and medical terminology; and general educational development necessary to comprehend and implement complex procedures related to instrument sterilization and packaging at a level normally acquired through completion of a high school education.
License/Certifications: N/A
Experience: N/A
Knowledge of instrument decontamination, sterilization and packaging procedures; and ability to identify large variety of instruments and patient care equipment at a level normally acquired through twelve months onthejob training.
Manual dexterity necessary to grasp and handle a variety of small, delicate instruments and sound eyehand coordination in order to adjust and assemble instruments and equipment.
Physical abilities necessary to walk and stand almost constantly and to frequently lift and carry trays and supplies weighing up to twentyfive pounds.
Communication skills necessary to work well with others and respond to requests from internal and external customers.
Additional Information

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.

We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow - programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.

Location:
MaineHealth - PCS Central Supply SSC

Schedule:
Full Time, Day Shift, 40