What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sterile Processing Technician position at AllRecruits?
Duties:
- Receives, sorts, processes, assembles or sterilizes both patient care equipment and surgical instruments according to established departmental policies.
- Understands all detergents and disinfectants used to process items. Implements both Universal Precautions and proper use of P.P.E.
- Operates and loads sterilizers (Steam, ETO, Sterrad and Steris) and assures biological tests and Bowie Dick tests are correctly performed, incubated, read and recorded.
- Assures sterilization records are completed correctly by recording all item processed, making sure the correct label/load gun is used, reading and interpreting chemical integrator per load, observing and initialing all computerized print outs for accuracy.
- Adheres to correct use of computerized instrument count sheets.
- Prepares case carts for delivery to room by using doctor’s preference information to assemble required instruments, drugs and special equipment.
- Notifies nursing team in room of missing items and confers with coordinator about shortages of supplies and equipment and completes a daily checklist.
- Lifts a minimum of 50 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 60 lbs. and stands length of shift.
Knowledge and Skills Required: Central Processing Course or 1 year experience instrument processing
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $24.00 - $32.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Health insurance
Schedule:
- 5x8
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
Experience:
- instrument processing: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- CRCST or CBSPD (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24 - $32