Hours

Shift Start Time:

Variable

Shift End Time:

Variable

Additional Shift Information:

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

On-Call Required:

Yes

Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):

$26.500 - $33.125 - $39.750

The stated pay scale reflects the range that Sharp reasonably expects to pay for this position.? The actual pay rate and pay grade for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant's years of experience, unique skills and abilities, education, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, other requirements for the position, and employer business practices.

What You Will Do

To ensure proper maintenance and distribution of disposable supplies and durable medical equipment for patient care

Required Qualifications

* H.S. Diploma or equivalent

* 1 year experience in an acute care hospital, sterile processing, or surgery department or completion of a program for sterile processing/central supply technician

Preferred Qualifications

* Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) - The Certification Board for Sterile Processing & Distribution - PREFERRED

Essential Functions

* Communication

Report any malfunctions or questionable loads to the Lead Technician or Supervisor

Provide appropriate information to facilitate receipt of MSDS

Maintain necessary verbal communication via clear shift reports and communication logs

Obtain approval from resource/charge nurse to process incomplete sets

* Department Competency

Consistently demonstrate competency as identified in ongoing assessments and evaluations

Implement and adapt comprehensive, age/culturally appropriate plans using patient care interventions with patient and family

* Documentation

Document sterilizer load contents and apply load labels to items

Use charts and printouts to track sterilizer loads, including biological and vacuum testing

Document results and actions of biologic and vacuum testing

Assure accurate labeling of instruments/sets

* Instrument Processing

Disassemble multipart instruments

Separate heavy and delicate instruments

Properly care for powered, lensed, and special instruments/equipment

Inspect instruments and trays for broken, damaged or missing instruments

Reassemble trays, protecting sharp/delicate/heavy instruments, and check for cleanliness

Label trays according to type, includes count sheets with trays

* Supplies

Restock carts as assigned

Prepare case carts for surgery according to preference cards as assigned

Request/order sterilization supplies, including charts, testing materials, wraps, case filters/locks, and tape before supply outages occur

* Time and Resource Management

Anticipate surgical needs and prepare instrumentation accordingly

Willing to accept additional assignments and remain flexible with work practices

Complete delegated duties within reasonable timeframes

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

* Thorough knowledge of surgical instrumentation, sterile techniques, general hospital supplies and equipment

Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class