What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sterile Processing Tech Clinic position at St Lukes Health System (Kansas City MO)?
Job Description
Excellent opportunity for someone with experience in a healthcare setting!
Monday - Friday, days only!
Some travel to other clinics may be required
Ideal candidate will have an IAHCSMM certification and Medical Assistant experience!
The Sterile Processing Tech Clinic will decontaminate, disinfect, clean, sterilize, and/or appropriately package supplies, instruments, and equipment according to manufacturers and regulatory guidelines as well as maintain proper documentation of such. Additionally, the Sterile Processing Tech Clinic will regularly perform testing in order to ensure proper functionality of equipment utilized in daily processing duties. The position may also be responsible for assisting providers and the nursing team in the delivery of professional medical care. Duties may include pre-visit planning, rooming patients, obtaining vitals, utilizing the EMR system, scanning and downloading of documents, telephone screening (with protocols), phlebotomy, assist with procedures (as needed).
Duties may include but not limited to:
Pre-cleaning of soiled instruments at the point of care
Donning/Doffing of PPE
Soaking of instruments in enzymatic detergent
Scrubbing of all instrument surfaces
Utilizing standard washers and ultrasonic washers according to manufacturer recommendations
Completing of final rinse using appropriate solutions
Inspecting instruments for proper maintenance
Packaging of items for sterilization and autoclaving
Ensuring required biological tests are completed and logged with appropriate follow up when failure occurs
Testing of autoclave/sterilizer and/or other equipment to ensure proper functionality
Operating autoclave/sterilizer equipment per guidelines including removing from service when appropriate
Maintaining storage areas for sterilized items while protecting package integrity per regulatory guidelines
Transporting of instruments in appropriate manner based on clean/dirty status
Perform High Level Disinfection (rigid, flex scope)
Job Requirements
Applicable Experience:
Less than 1 yearJob Details
Full TimeDay (United States of America)The best place to get care. The best place to give care. Saint Luke’s 12,000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Our employees are proud to work for the only faith-based, nonprofit, locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Luke’s means joining a team of exceptional professionals who strive for excellence in patient care. Do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive workspace where all voices matter.
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Employment Type: Full time