What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sterile Processing Technician (limited term) position at Sauk Prairie Healthcare?
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POSITION SPECIFICS
Title: Sterile Processing Technician
FTE: Per diem
Schedule: Monday through Friday from 6:45 AM - 3:15 PM
Holiday Rotation : None
Weekend Rotation: None
On Call Requirements: None
POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible for decontaminating, preparing, sterilizing, storing, and distributing sterile instruments/reprocessed supplies to all departments, patient transport, assisting with patient and room preparation in surgical area, terminal cleaning of operating rooms.
POSITION TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Wash and decontaminate instruments for operating room, emergency room, physical therapy, OB, various other departments and the clinics.
Process and assemble instrument sets.
Sterilize all instruments.
Knowledgeable about names of instruments.
Transport all sterile items to departments.
Maintain all records pertaining to sterilizers, Steris System I and sterilization parameters.
Maintain knowledge of use of all sterilizers and decontamination equipment.
Order, fold and store linens.
Assist with room turnover by removing trash and linen, mopping floor and putting equipment away.
Terminally clean the OR suite daily which includes surgical lights and external tracks, all furniture and equipment, including wheels and casters, hallways and room floors, handles of cabinets and push plates, ventilation faceplates, horizontal surfaces, sub sterile areas, scrub utility area and sinks.
Be knowledgeable of all chemicals, disinfectants, equipment, supplies and the appropriate use in the surgery area.
Creates an environment that encourages provider satisfaction by ensuring daily workflow processes are followed resulting in sterile and accurate tray/case completion within expected turnaround times.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Education:
Required: High school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred: None
Experience:
Required: Experience in instrument processing.
Preferred: None
Licenses and Registrations:
Required: None
Preferred: None
Certification(s):
Required: Certification in Sterile Processing from an approved program required within the first 2 years of date in position
Preferred: None
BENEFIT SUMMARY
Competitive health and dental insurance options
Flexible paid time off to balance work and life
Retirement plan with immediate vesting and employer match
Generous tuition reimbursement
Employer provided life and disability insurance
Free parking at facility
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