Surgery Sterile Processing Tech - Per Diem*

Surgery Sterile Processing Tech - Per Diem

Maintains, keeps records and processes surgical instruments and equipment according to industry standards.

Minimum Education

• Scholastic achievement equal to high school education preferred.

Minimum Work Experience

• Knowledge of aseptic technique preferred.
• Knowledge of patient care equipment preferred.
• Must be able to read, write and comprehend the English language.
• Must be able to communicate routine information effectively with attention to detail required.

Position Essential Functions

Knowledge

• Maintains working knowledge of the department's instrumentation and equipment.
• Reviews surgery schedule, ensures all instruments are readily available according to surgeon's preference cards.
• Places orders for special items as required.
• Acts as liaison with Purchasing Department and vendors.
• Assures technicians send damaged or inappropriate equipment to appropriate place (Biomedical Engineering, maintenance or vendor) for timely repair/replacement.
• Responds quickly and efficiently to provide items as needed during emergency situations.
• Refers conflicts and procedural questions to nurse manager and OR staff.

Processing Equipment

• Demonstrates the ability to use processing equipment to clean and decontaminate surgical instrumentation, according to manufacturers recommendations.
• Demonstrates knowledge of current standards on decontamination and sterilization techniques.
• Ensures manufacturer's recommendations for use of: autoclave, washer, ultrasonic cleaner, Steris 1E system, Sterrad, and other necessary equipment are followed.
• Uses appropriate cleaning solutions.
• Cleans, decontaminates and inspects surgical instruments.
• Reconstructs and wraps surgical trays for sterilization.
• Ensures all instrumentation entering the department from outside the facility is processed according to current standards, and facility policies.
• Remains readily available to receive and reprocess instruments between cases.

Instrumentation

• Maintains and stores sterilized instrumentation appropriately in a systematic manner, following industry standards and facility policy.
• Wraps, inventories, and manages backup instruments and equipment.
• Supplies are stored on shelving following first in/first out method.
• Shelves must be emptied before cleaning begins.
• Storage shelves must be cleaned using an approved disinfectant agent.
• Surfaces must be thoroughly dried with a lint-free towel to avoid contamination of supplies.
• Supplies are placed back on shelf in their proper order.

Documentation

• Maintains accurate, up to date Instrumentation lists.
• Maintains accurate, up to date Instrument Tray cards.
• Retains all sterilization records, according to regulations.

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We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

Per Diem positions have no guaranteed hours or set schedule. The position will fill in for individuals who take unplanned and/or planned time off.