What are the responsibilities and job description for the Central Sterile Processing Technician - Urgent Needs!! position at Infosage system?
Job description:
Overview
The Sterile Processing Technician plays a crucial role in the healthcare environment by ensuring that all surgical instruments and medical equipment are properly cleaned, sterilized, and maintained. This position requires a keen attention to detail and adherence to strict protocols to prevent infections and ensure patient safety. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of sterile processing procedures and be committed to maintaining the highest standards of hygiene and safety.
Responsibilities
- Must be able to rotate through all areas – to include decontamination – will need to stand for long periods of time.
- Dissembles, cleans, sterilizes, reassembles and packages sterile supplies according to specifications and/or manufacturer instructions and follows department protocols
- Operates washers, sterilizers, ultrasonic machines, steam and ethylene oxide sterilizers, heat sealers, and additional equipment during sterilization procedures.
- Adheres to instrument count sheets for surgical sets and case carts.
- Retrieves used trays, instruments and equipment from various surgical and clinical hospital areas for decontamination.
- Examines instruments and patient care equipment for cleanliness, proper assembly and functionality.
- Identifies malfunctioning items, records related information, and promptly notifies supervisor or biomedical engineer.
- Assists in ordering, stocking and maintaining department inventory levels.
- Performs required duties tomaintain a contaminant-free work environment.
- Ability to lift/carry 25 pounds, required. Manual dexterity, ability to stand, bend, lift and/or reach for extended periods of time, required.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English (verbally and in writing) and follow oral and/or written instructions, required
Required:
- Sterile processing certification (CRCST or CSPD)
- High School Diploma or equivalent, required
- 1.5 years experience
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Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Travel nursing
Pay: $1,500.00 - $1,600.00 per week
Benefits:
- Referral program
Application Question(s):
- How soon you can join us?
- Please suggest me the best time to connect with you?
Experience:
- Sterile processing tech: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Required)
- CRCST or CSPDT certificate (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $1,500 - $1,600