AK - Central Sterilization Technician - 88 Rate

MUST HAVE COVID19 VACCINATION AND BOOSTER ACCOUNTABILITIES Responsible for all steps necessary for the proper decontamination disinfection sterilization and packaging of instruments and equipment for MEMC OR Supports decontamination disinfection sterilization and packaging of instruments and equipment as needed for other SEARHC services as workload permits. Completely and thoroughly dissembles instruments and equipment to ensure the removal of any debris surgical soil and bioburdens prior to sterilization or highlevel disinfection. Performs multistep procedures to effectively reprocess various instruments including autoclaving. Performs and validates all cleaning of instruments using SEARHC policies and procedure manufacturers instructions for use guidelines along with the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) guidelines. Maintains records for all sterilization procedures that are processed including interpretation of all biological monitoring validation of monitoring results and quality assurance checks to ensure sterilization parameters are met. Effectively communicates with providers and staff to problem solve in the event of an instrument shortage and the need to substitute and / or offer alternatives. Verifies that equipment functions properly requisitions for equipment maintenance repair or replacement and removes defective equipment. Maintains competency in sterilization reprocessing by return demonstration and participating in continuing education as requested. Assists in the training and certification of members of the team on SEARHC sterilization process as needed. Performs additional supply handling duties for Specialty Care and Primary Care at ELMC as time permits secondary to sterilization / reprocessing responsibilities. Duties include : o Product ordering and stockingo Inventory checkso Other basic inventory management functions as needed.BASELINE QUALIFICATIONSEducation : High school diploma / GEDExperience : One (1) year experience in a healthcare environment preferred Certification in Sterile Processing and / or Technology required through either the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) or Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HPSA).Licensure and Certification : Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certificationKnowledge Skills & Abilities Knowledge Knowledge of infection control preferred Knowledge of surgical instrumentation and care / cleaning strongly preferred Knowledge of sterile techniques preferred Knowledge of inventory management preferredSkills : Strong oral & written communication skills Task and detail oriented SelfMotivated Ownership of project Advanced levels of hand & eye coordination skills Working level of organizational skills Computer skills

Shift : Weekdays

Specialty Type : Nursing

Sub Specialties : Sterile Processing Technologist

General Certifications : General Certifications(BLS / BCLS)

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