Sterilization Technician

1 month ago


Pittsburgh, United States North Pittsburgh Oral Surgery Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:

Job Summary:

Under Doctor supervision, prepares for and performs complex clinical duties following established procedures in the operatory and consult rooms. All sterilization technicians must strive to present themselves as professionals while carrying out their duties and responsibilities. A sterilization technician’s image and presentation to patients are a reflection both on the doctors and on NPOS. Through teamwork, sterilization technicians keep the office flow moving in a smooth and efficient manner, while maintaining a positive, respectful, and caring attitude toward patients, doctors, and co-workers.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

All shall be performed according to OSHA, DEA, HIPAA, and NPOS guidelines and expectations.

  • Remove waste from surgical trays and place in appropriate receptacles
  • Scrub, sterilize and package instruments
  • Maintain and operate the autoclave machines
  • Ensure that surgical trays are properly equipped and oriented
  • Practice NPOS environmental control for contaminated work areas and equipment
  • Restock in an organized manner, the clinical and surgical supplies delivered to the office on a daily or as needed basis
  • If not preparing a surgical tray, be available if help is needed by a fellow assistant in another surgery
  • Make up post op bags, monoject and gauze bags
  • Know & be able to implement emergency management protocols
  • Maintain patient confidentiality
  • Travel to other offices, as needed
  • Inform Clinical Manager of any staff or patient issues, concerns, or conflicts
  • Be willing to help with any additional tasks as designated by the managers or Doctors
  • When clinical responsibilities are accomplished, assist your co-workersin accomplishing theirs. THIS MUST BE A TEAM EFFORT.


Requirements:

Qualifications:

Compassionate, efficient, responsible, level-headed, team player, good communication skills, dependable, and receptive to new ideas


Physical Requirements:

Must be able to lift greater than 10 pounds

Must be able to carry instruments and trays

Must possess manual dexterity for scrubbing instruments




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