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Sterile Processing Technician Trainee
$31k-39k (estimate)
Full Time
10 Months Ago
USA Health is Hiring a Sterile Processing Technician Trainee Near Mobile, AL
OverviewUSA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists and researchers provide the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall wellbeing of our community.
ResponsibilitiesThe Sterile Processing Technician Trainee will participate in a 12-week (minimum) program fulfilling 400 hours of hands-on experienced training.
Ability to undersstand and follow instructions, active class participation, functions as a team member; completes all course assignments as instructed and maintains an 80 average; attends class regularly as outlined in the student handbook; follows the schools policies and procedures; utilizes approved PPE as appropriate to disinfection and decontaminate surgical/clinic items and instrumentation; retrieves soiled supplies/equipment from soiled holding areas from various departments throughout the hospital per schedule and as needed; sorts, disassembles, selects and performs correct process to decontaminate items; cleans, maintains, and operates a variety of decontamination equipment; follows established procedures selecting appropriate High Level Disinfection method, manual or automatic (AER), for heat sensitive instruments, equipment or flexible endoscopes; documents receipt and all work in a timely manner utilizing tracking software; documents all work performed utilizing instrument tracking software; inspects and assembles all equipment, instruments, scopes, and instrument sets following product recipe, verifies items are functional, free of debris and required per instrument recipe; documents items missing from instrument set, escalating set to Supervisor or Designee for further guidance; identifies and places appropriate internal indicator as required; maintains a clean and organized work area at all times; interprets package labeling to select appropriate sterilization method and approved cycle, options include Steam, Low Temperature, or other as required; inspects packages to ensure all external indicators, filters, and/or labels are securely affixed to items and correct deficiencies before sterilization; loads sterilizer as appropriate to ensure cycle completion; includes biological testing; performs routine sterilizer testing including biological monitoring, leak test, and bowie dick test as appropriate; follows established policies and appropriately documents results of sterilizer testing using tracking software; escalates positive results as appropriate for intervention; removes and inspects items from sterilizer utilizing approved methods to preserve package integrity; utilizes proper body mechanics when moving equipment/supplies weighing up to 50 lbs and autoclave carts weighing up to 200 lbs.; ability to stand for long periods of time; regular and prompt attendance; ability to learn new skill sets quickly and perform consistently with accuracy; ability to communicate effectively with a courteous and professional attitude; ability to work within a team environment; regular and prompt attendance.
QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent and completion of any prerequisite assignments to be a part of the program, such as screening assessments or testing.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action EmployerUSA Health is an EO/AA employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally-protected basis.
ResponsibilitiesThe Sterile Processing Technician Trainee will participate in a 12-week (minimum) program fulfilling 400 hours of hands-on experienced training.
Ability to undersstand and follow instructions, active class participation, functions as a team member; completes all course assignments as instructed and maintains an 80 average; attends class regularly as outlined in the student handbook; follows the schools policies and procedures; utilizes approved PPE as appropriate to disinfection and decontaminate surgical/clinic items and instrumentation; retrieves soiled supplies/equipment from soiled holding areas from various departments throughout the hospital per schedule and as needed; sorts, disassembles, selects and performs correct process to decontaminate items; cleans, maintains, and operates a variety of decontamination equipment; follows established procedures selecting appropriate High Level Disinfection method, manual or automatic (AER), for heat sensitive instruments, equipment or flexible endoscopes; documents receipt and all work in a timely manner utilizing tracking software; documents all work performed utilizing instrument tracking software; inspects and assembles all equipment, instruments, scopes, and instrument sets following product recipe, verifies items are functional, free of debris and required per instrument recipe; documents items missing from instrument set, escalating set to Supervisor or Designee for further guidance; identifies and places appropriate internal indicator as required; maintains a clean and organized work area at all times; interprets package labeling to select appropriate sterilization method and approved cycle, options include Steam, Low Temperature, or other as required; inspects packages to ensure all external indicators, filters, and/or labels are securely affixed to items and correct deficiencies before sterilization; loads sterilizer as appropriate to ensure cycle completion; includes biological testing; performs routine sterilizer testing including biological monitoring, leak test, and bowie dick test as appropriate; follows established policies and appropriately documents results of sterilizer testing using tracking software; escalates positive results as appropriate for intervention; removes and inspects items from sterilizer utilizing approved methods to preserve package integrity; utilizes proper body mechanics when moving equipment/supplies weighing up to 50 lbs and autoclave carts weighing up to 200 lbs.; ability to stand for long periods of time; regular and prompt attendance; ability to learn new skill sets quickly and perform consistently with accuracy; ability to communicate effectively with a courteous and professional attitude; ability to work within a team environment; regular and prompt attendance.
QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent and completion of any prerequisite assignments to be a part of the program, such as screening assessments or testing.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action EmployerUSA Health is an EO/AA employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally-protected basis.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$31k-39k (estimate)
POST DATE
08/06/2023
EXPIRATION DATE
07/24/2024
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