Sterile Processing Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Processes and sterilizes surgical and hospital instruments and equipment. Assembles surgical instrument sets and trays.

Distributes patient care supplies and equipment.

Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required Associate?s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred Licenses/Certifications: Sterile Processing Technician certification: Required Essential Functions: Decontaminates and processes instruments, including compiling instrument sets, counting instruments and recording counts. Sterilizes instruments, trays, basins, etc. with the appropriate exposure/dry times.

Prepares instruments for ?immediate use? sterilization when necessary.

Maintains a clean and orderly environment in the department by daily wiping of counters, sinks, exterior surface of autoclaves and high disinfection equipment.

Cleans the autoclave chambers on a weekly basis. Assists Operating Room Housekeeping with room turn over, terminal cleaning of Operating Room suites, and daily duties, if necessary.

Assists with picking supplies/instruments for upcoming cases.

Performs daily diagnostic testing on sterilizing equipment, including test packs, biological indicators and diagnostic cycle for Endoscope Processors.

Evaluates instruments for function and safety when reprocessing. Provides reprocessing services for ancillary department instruments, including Emergency Room, Respiratory Therapy, Physical Therapy, Radiology.

Identifies and evaluates loaner instruments prior to processing. Records loaner information in a log for tracking.

Maintains Biological Incubator and log; evaluates for biological test results. Provides technical services and assists in operating room, recovery, outpatient endoscopy, and central sterile as assigned and directed. Works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) and reports to the perioperative services manager.

Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Rigel Networks LLC is a global workforce and technology solutions company committed to connecting talented professionals with rewarding career opportunities. We provide staffing and recruitment solutions across healthcare and other industries, including contract, travel, temporary, and permanent placement opportunities.

Our healthcare staffing team works closely with healthcare professionals and organizations to match qualified candidates with opportunities that align with their skills, experience, and career goals.

At Rigel Networks, we believe in building strong relationships with our candidates and clients through professionalism, integrity, and responsive service. Our goal is to make the recruitment process simple, transparent, and rewarding for everyone we work with.

Join Rigel Networks and take the next step in your career!

Company Description

Rigel Networks LLC is a global workforce and technology solutions company committed to connecting talented professionals with rewarding career opportunities. We provide staffing and recruitment solutions across healthcare and other industries, including contract, travel, temporary, and permanent placement opportunities.\r\rOur healthcare staffing team works closely with healthcare professionals and organizations to match qualified candidates with opportunities that align with their skills, experience, and career goals.\r\rAt Rigel Networks, we believe in building strong relationships with our candidates and clients through professionalism, integrity, and responsive service. Our goal is to make the recruitment process simple, transparent, and rewarding for everyone we work with.\r\rJoin Rigel Networks and take the next step in your career!