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The Sterile Processing Technician is assigned duties performing decontamination, preparation, sterilization and distribution of surgical instruments and medical equipment throughout the surgery center, hospital and physician offices, utilizing infection control and safety practices during all phases of the process.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. High School Graduate or equivalent

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Certification in sterile processing

EXPERIENCE:

1. Previous sterile processing experience

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Retrieves contaminated instruments and delivers sterile instruments to where needed.

2. Removes debris by manually cleaning instrument.

3. Responsible for the operation and maintenance of decontamination equipment.

4. Inspects instruments and equipment to ensure the safety of our patients.

5. Tests and reports detected problems with all equipment.

6. Responsible for separating and keeping track of items that have been cleaned and sterilized.

7. Ensures to remove all waste matter from transfer carts.

8. Responsible for organizing, storing, and keeping records of sterile supplies.

9. Responsible for checking the expiration dates on supplies.

10. Maintains a clean work area following established departmental policies and procedures, and infection control standards.

11. Properly operates all mechanical machinery within central sterile.

12. Applies established policies and procedures in completing work assignments.

14. Properly de-lints towels and sheets.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Requires prolonged standing and walking.

2. Must be able to carry 40 pounds 50 feet.

3. Requires full range of body motion with ability to turn, lift and transfer patients and equipment

4. Requires full manual finger dexterity and normal eye-hand coordination.

5. Requires corrected vision and hearing within normal range.

6. Requires the use of office equipment, such as telephones and copiers.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Physical working environment may include, but not limited to, any of the following hazards: high pressure steam, chemical, electrical, mechanical, bio-waste, stress, back strain, body fluids, etc

2. Environmental conditions may include, but not be limited to, variations in temperature, noise, odors, multi-stimuli, etc.

3. Will be working in PPE for extended period of time.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Must be able to work well in a fast paced, stressful environment as a team member.

2. Works with direction to effectively carry out the varied responsibilities of this position

3 Must be able to demonstrate flexibility in response to changes in work volume, staff and scheduling change

4. Must have an understanding of and adherence to Infection Control policies and procedures.

5. Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize one's time to maximize personal efficiency and meet deadlines

6. Requires the ability to maintain confidentiality of all patient information.

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

24

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:

STJ St. Joseph's Hospital

Cost Center:

615 STJ Sterile Processing

Address:

1 Amalia Drive

Buckhannon

West Virginia