What are the responsibilities and job description for the Per Diem Sterile Processing Technician position at IVI RMA GLOBAL?
IVI RMA North America has a need for a Per-Diem Sterile Processing Technician for our Basking Ridge location. We are looking for someone that can work every other Monday and Friday and every 4th weekend.
Job Purpose
The Sterile Processing Technician is assigned duties performing decontamination, preparation, sterilization and distribution of surgical instruments and medical equipment throughout the surgery center, utilizing infection control and safety practices during all phases of the process.
Essential Functions And Accountabilities
IVIRMA is the largest group in the world devoted exclusively to human Assisted Reproduction Technology. Along with the great privilege of providing fertility care to our patients, IVIRMA embraces the great responsibility of advancing the field of human reproduction. IVIRMA Innovation, as one of the pillars of IVIRMA Global, is a renowned leader in fertility research and science. Check out our websites at: https://rmanetwork.com/ & https://www.ivirma.com/
EEO
“IVIRMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: IVIRMA is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at IVIRMA are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion and/or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. IVIRMA will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. IVIRMA encourages applicants of all ages.”
Job Purpose
The Sterile Processing Technician is assigned duties performing decontamination, preparation, sterilization and distribution of surgical instruments and medical equipment throughout the surgery center, utilizing infection control and safety practices during all phases of the process.
Essential Functions And Accountabilities
- Verifies equipment functions properly, requisitions for equipment maintenance, repair or replacement, and removes defective equipment.
- Maintains a clean and sanitary work area at all times.
- Assists with maintaining established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives as well as quality improvement, safety, and environmental and infection control standards.
- Decontaminates, inspects and sterilizes instruments, medical supplies and equipment.
- Assembles, wraps and sterilizes instrument trays.
- Monitors biological and chemical wash solution to ensure quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and medical equipment.
- Performs steam and high-level sterilization of instruments and medical devices.
- Performs and records all quality control monitoring.
- Checks for packaging integrity and expiration dates on all sterile items.
- Restocks, labels, and maintains inventory, submits requisitions, collects and distributes instruments and trays.
- Performs maintenance duties and assists in maintaining inventory levels in sterile processing, the operating room, and in equipment storage areas.
- High school diploma or GED
- Studies level: High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
- Graduate of a nationally accredited educational program for surgical technologists and hold a certified surgical technologist credential - OR –
- Has a minimum two years’ experience as a surgical instrument technician prior to January 1, 2015 and required written employment documentation.
- Previous experience in women's health or reproductive endocrinology and infertility – preferred
- 2 years of experience as a sterile processing technician - required
- Knowledge of all AAMI sterilization processes
- Ability to effectively operate all pieces of equipment utilized within the scope of this job.
- Proficient in computer programs including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Options
- Retirement 401K Plan
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
- Company Paid: Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability & AD&D
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
IVIRMA is the largest group in the world devoted exclusively to human Assisted Reproduction Technology. Along with the great privilege of providing fertility care to our patients, IVIRMA embraces the great responsibility of advancing the field of human reproduction. IVIRMA Innovation, as one of the pillars of IVIRMA Global, is a renowned leader in fertility research and science. Check out our websites at: https://rmanetwork.com/ & https://www.ivirma.com/
EEO
“IVIRMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: IVIRMA is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at IVIRMA are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion and/or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. IVIRMA will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. IVIRMA encourages applicants of all ages.”