What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sterile Processing Technician position at Digital Doctor Clinic (OBDU Group)?
$36hr
Contract job for 3 months
Orangeburg, SC 29118
Responsibilities
- Perform decontamination, cleaning, inspection, assembly, packaging, and sterilization of surgical instruments and medical equipment using established aseptic techniques.
- Manage inventory levels efficiently by tracking supplies, ordering replacements, and maintaining accurate records to ensure availability of sterile instruments at all times.
- Reprocess endoscopes and other specialized medical devices following manufacturer guidelines and infection control protocols.
- Ensure compliance with healthcare infection prevention and control standards by adhering to sterilization procedures and infection control policies.
- Conduct routine quality checks on sterilized instruments to verify proper functioning, cleanliness, and safety standards are met.
- Maintain detailed documentation of sterilization cycles, instrument tracking logs, and equipment maintenance records for accountability and regulatory compliance.
- Collaborate with surgical teams to understand instrument needs and provide timely support for procedures while practicing strict aseptic techniques.
Skills
- Extensive knowledge of sterile processing procedures including medical instrument assembly, packaging, and sterilization methods.
- Proficiency in inventory management systems to track supplies and ensure optimal stock levels.
- Strong understanding of physiology and anatomy to accurately identify instruments and understand their use in various surgical procedures.
- Expertise in medical equipment sterilization techniques for a wide range of devices including endoscopes.
- Familiarity with medical terminology related to surgical instruments, anatomy, and infection control practices.
- Ability to operate specialized medical equipment safely and effectively within a sterile environment.
- Deep understanding of healthcare infection prevention protocols to minimize risks of cross-contamination.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute directly to patient safety through precise instrument reprocessing while working within a supportive team dedicated to excellence in healthcare standards. If you are energetic, detail-oriented, and passionate about infection prevention in a clinical setting, we encourage you to apply!
Pay: Up to $36.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Application Question(s):
- 3) years of sterile processing experience?
- Level 1 Trauma experience-required?
- Miscellaneous: Local Radius: 60 miles
Work Location: In person
Salary : $36