What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sterile Processing Technician - Supplemental position at Northwest Orthopaedic Specialists?
Northwest Orthopaedic Specialists is looking to bring on a Sterile Processing Technician to support our growing Ambulatory Surgery Center.
NWOS is closed all weekends and major holidays. No night shifts or on-call.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Accurately prepares, inspects, and identifies all surgical and procedural instruments in an efficient and effective manner and according to process and procedures.
- Meticulously inspects all surgical instruments and equipment for proper alignment, sharpness, function, and cleanliness before terminal cleaning and sterilization according to process and procedures.
- Accurately assembles clean instruments into specialized sets, package or wrap those instruments for sterilization.
- Is mindful of surgery schedule to ensure uninterrupted supply of sterile instruments
- Maintain knowledge of surgery preferences and assists with picking supplies and instruments for surgical cases.
- Assists in maintaining current listing of contents of all operating room and procedure room instruments.
- Maintains adequate inventory of supplies, equipment and instruments
- Recognized damaged or compromised of sterile packaging and instruments
- Assists with education and in-service on instrumentation and equipment and sterilization and disinfection.
- Practices Standard Precautions at all times.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Detail oriented and excellent problem solving skills
- 1-2 years of Sterile Processing Experience strongly preferred
- C.R. Central Service Tech
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
SHIFT:
- Day shift. No nights, no weekends, or major holidays.
BENEFITS:
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- WA Sick and Safe Accruals
- Employee Discount
- 401k Employer Match after1 year
- 401k Profit Sharing after 1 year
Hiring Range: $18.45 - $30.54
Salary : $18 - $31
