Sterile Processing Technician

Job description:

Hiring for: Sterile Processing Tech
Number of Weeks: 13
Shift: Variable. Must be willing to work nights/ graveyard shifts!
Minimum Years of Experience: 1
Guaranteed Hours: 40
State License/Certification Details: Must Be Currently Active

Required:
Updated Resume
BLS/CPR
Driving License
Covid Card
CRCST Certification

Position Summary:

While working behind the scenes in a fast-paced environment, a sterile processing technician ensures patient safety for Bozeman Health without being patient facing. Responsible for safe & efficient practices for decontamination, instrument assembly, wrapping & sterilization of all reprocessed instruments, distribution of equipment, and case cart management. Supports departmental initiatives to meet productivity standard and flexible staffing needs. Interacts daily with a wide variety of staff, disciplines, service lines, and vendors.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Certified Registered Central Sterile Technician (CRCST), Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS), Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER), Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL), or field related certification

Preferred

• previous healthcare experience

Essential Job Functions:

In addition to the essential functions of the job listed below, employees must have on-time completion of all required education as assigned per DNV requirements, Bozeman Health policy, and other registry requirements.

• Collecting used and contaminated equipment, instruments, and supplies for sorting and decontamination.
• Manually cleaning supplies of contaminants, removing waste matter, and operating & maintaining decontamination equipment.
• Preparing & packing decontaminated supplies for sterilization.
• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
• Monitoring, operating, and testing sterilization equipment including washers, ultrasonics, automatic endoscope preprocessors, autoclaves, low temperature sterilizers, and drying cabinets.
• Examining supplies meticulously to ensure they are properly cleaned and sanitized.
• Sterilizing, preparing, wrapping, and organizing equipment into instrument trays for use during medical procedures.
• Preparing and delivering all necessary equipment and instruments for surgeries, examinations, medical procedures, and medical carts.
• Maintaining records of sterilization procedures, sterilized items, equipment maintenance, and supplies.
• Controlling the inventory, reordering supplies, and checking expiration dates.
• Participating in regular in-service education.
• Complying with the standards established by all regulatory agencies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrates sound judgment, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times
• Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity, and maintains confidentiality
• Performs essential job functions successfully in a busy and stressful environment
• Learns current and new computer applications and office equipment utilized at Bozeman Health
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Analyzes, organizes, and prioritizes work while meeting multiple deadlines
• Works varied shifts as scheduled and/or needed

Schedule Requirements

• This role requires regular and sustained attendance.
• The position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts.
• On-call work may be required to respond promptly to organizational, patient, or employee needs.

Thanks & Regards
Michael Smith
Phone: 703-885-3435

Job Types: Contract, Travel nursing

Pay: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• 5x8
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• On call
• Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• BLS Certification (Required)
• CRCST (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Bozeman, MT 59715 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bozeman, MT 59715: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40 - $45