Sterile Processing Tech

4 weeks ago

Des Moines, United States Iowa Orthopaedic Center PC Full time

Iowa Orthopedic Center is seeking to expand our team with Sterile Processing Technicians. This position will work at our Mercy River Hills Surgery Center in Grimes Our full-time position is scheduled Monday through Friday - no weekends, no holidays Sterile Processing Techs play a critical role in preventing infection by sterilizing, cleaning, processing, assembling, storing, and distributing medical supplies. This role prepares medical equipment and instruments for decontamination, prepares and delivers equipment and supplies to corresponding areas, and gathers and stocks DME/medical supplies.

Why Choose Iowa Ortho:

  • Center of Excellence: Physician-owned orthopedic clinic and surgery center dedicated to providing exceptional medical care to the people of central Iowa. Discover why Iowa Ortho is a recognized center of excellence in orthopedic care.
  • Cutting-Edge Environment: Work in a state-of-the-art facility that embraces the latest advancements in medical technology.
  • Team Atmosphere: Join a collaborative team that supports one another and is committed to enhancing patient care.
  • Professional Growth: Benefit from opportunities for career advancement and continuous learning.
Join our team and be a part of our commitment to delivering gold-standard healthcare

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Preparing medical equipment and instruments for decontamination.
  • Operating equipment to clean, disinfect, and decontaminate surgical instruments, medical devices and equipment.
  • Inspecting instruments and equipment for signs of damage and wear and tear.
  • Unpacking, checking, and stocking new equipment, instruments and devices.
  • Delivering equipment and supplies to all areas of the facility.
  • Responding to emergency supply requests during surgical procedures.
  • Maintaining accurate records of when items undergo sterilization.
  • Maintains a par level stock of DME products.
  • Gathers and stock needed medical supplies for patient care areas from bulk storage.
  • Maintains adequate inventory levels in blanket warmer and fluid warmer.
  • Checks outdates monthly on all inventory in area(s) of concern.
  • Maintains and promotes a safe environment.
  • Assists with coordination of equipment and supply requests from other facilities as needed.
  • Picks doctor preference cards and pulls supplies for surgical procedures.
  • Maintains supply cart profiles at optimal levels at all times. Adjusts as usage dictates so carts reflect actual need.
  • Keeps supply carts, drawers, and bins correctly labeled.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Must be able to regularly attend work.
Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge and experience required.
  • Must complete and pass an accredited education program, required.
  • Maintains BLS qualification.
  • Mandatory Reporter Certification.
  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Computer experience preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
  • Extensive knowledge of the best practices for infection control, hazardous waste disposal and emergency preparedness.
  • Keen attentiveness to detail to monitor working conditions, inspect equipment and oversee the decontamination process.
  • Organizational skills to efficiently fulfill supply requests.
  • Familiarity with a wide range of surgical instruments, medical devices and equipment.
  • Dexterity to operate equipment used for decontamination and sterilization.
  • Experience using databases to look up infection control procedures as needed.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills to interact with members of the care team and keep accurate records.
  • Ability to make generalizations, evaluations, or decisions based on sensory or judgmental criteria.
  • Performing repetitive work, or to performing continuously the same work, according to set procedures sequence, or pace.
  • Ability to perform under stress when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual, or dangerous situations; or situations in which working speed and sustained attention are make-or-break aspects of the job.
  • Ability to set limits, tolerance, or standards in situations that require such actions.
  • Able to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.

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