Sterile Processing Technician- Certified

4 weeks ago


High Point, North Carolina, United States Atrium Health Full time

Overview

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for the cleaning, assembling, packaging, maintenance, and sterilization of surgical instruments, supplies and equipment. Responsible for the daily checking of the autoclaves to ensure proper function. Works with other department staff members to provide the necessary equipment, instruments, and supplies for posted procedures.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

High School diploma or GED equivalent and one year experience in Sterile Processing.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION:

Certified Sterile Processing Technician and an additional IAHCSMM certification required (CIS, CER, or CHL).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  1. Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building.
  2. Cleans instruments and equipment using appropriate method and equipment.
  3. Ensures the correct inspection of reusable items.
  4. Sorting and assembling instruments and/or sets.
  5. Operates sterilizing units for production of sterile products to reduce risk of nosocomial infections.
  6. Ensures the availability of sterilization supplies and prep solutions.
  7. Daily checks autoclaves and Steris Units with biological indicators and air removal test kits as required. Maintains proper logs, records and charts of sterilizers.
  8. Maintains technical knowledge.
  9. Provides age/developmentally appropriate care as provided in accordance with Age-Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served.
  10. Assist with supplies and instrument ordering
  11. Assist with education and precepting new staff members

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to operate equipment, such as sterilization equipment, washer sterilizer, ultrasonic cleaner, flash autoclave and high van autoclave

Ability to communicate effectively with other medical professionals

Knowledge of basic and specialty operating room instrumentation

Ability to stand for long periods

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Exposure to hazards associated with bodily fluids and tissue

Regular exposure to the risk of blood borne diseases

Exposure to chemical agents used in cleaning

Exposure to hazards of steam and heat, may be subject to burns

Loud stressful environment due to equipment and high demands

Subject to varying and unpredictable situations

Subject to many interruptions

Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries

Exposure to sharp instruments that may result in cuts or abrasions



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