What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sterile Processing Tech position at The Gables Surgical Center?
Job Title: Central Supply Tech
Description: Performs and participates in decontamination, cleaning, assembling, packaging, scanning, sterilization, storage and distribution of reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment. Performs other duties as assigned or required.
Responsibilities:
- Extensive knowledge regarding processes used in the decontamination, inspection, cleaning, assembling and packaging of medical/surgical material to include, but not limited to, linen, instruments and equipment according to established standards and procedures to ensure a sterile and functioning supply of materials
- Prepare trays for designated areas according to prescribed procedures. Wrap and/or package items for specified areas according to procedures prescribed for designated areas
- Must be able to operate bar code instrument tracking system
- Dissemble, clean, assemble and test specialty instrumentation and equipment for proper functioning
- Must be able to differentiate between single-use and reusable items
- Decontaminates and sterilizes instruments, medical supplies and equipment, and assembles, wraps and sterilizes trays of instruments. Follows proper Standard Precautions while in decontamination and sterilization areas.
- Monitors biological and chemical wash solution to ensure quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and medical equipment.
- Sorts mismatched sets of instruments, trays, and medical equipment and makes them available to sterile processing customers in a timely manner.
- Restocks, labels, and maintains inventory, submits requisitions, collects and distributes instruments, trays, crash carts, and facility medical equipment.
- Performs environmental maintenance duties and assists in maintaining inventory levels in sterile processing, the operating room, and in equipment storage areas.
- Verifies that equipment functions properly, requisitions for equipment maintenance, repair or replacement, and removes defective equipment.
- Maintains a clean work area
- Assists with maintaining established departmental policies and procedures, objectives and quality improvement, safety, and environmental and infection control standards.
- Communicates appropriately using good interpersonal skills
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- State Licensure or certification as a Sterilization Technician preferred
- Sterile Processing Technicians with at least 5 years of experience to work in a fast-paced OR.
Benefits:
- Employee Assistance Plan
- 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
- And more!
Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity
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