Sterile Processing Technician

The Orthopedic Surgery Center of Loxahatchee Groves is a new ambulatory surgery center. We specialize in Orthopedics, Spine, Total Joint, and Pain Procedures. We offer competitive pay.

PREVIOUS STERILE PROCESSING EXPERIENCE IS A MUST!!

• Properly identifies and separates reusable items for decontamination, disinfection, and sterilization. Selects proper cleaning methods for pre-cleaning and cleaning instrumentation, power tools and equipment sent to Central Service based upon manufacturer’ instructions for use. Disassembles and inspects items for damage or missing components. Correctly and safely operates all equipment in the decontamination area ensuring that all standards for personal protective equipment and prevention of body fluid exposure are always adhered to.
• Accurately assembles instruments, complex instrument sets, and other surgical items by selecting the appropriate items, trays and instruments and records information in computer tracking system or paper instrument count sheet.
• Selects appropriate materials and sterilization packaging for each instrument set. Aware of aseptic technique and proper wrapping of instrument trays to allow the end user to open product in an aseptic manner and produces a compact, logically arranged package which is within the proper weight limits appropriate for assured sterilization.
• Ensures appropriate sterility indicators and lot stickers are present on all instrument sets and packages.
• Operates complex sterilization equipment, selects the correct method of sterilization based upon manufacturers’ instructions for use (IFU).
• Ensures all parameters for sterilization are met by reviewing and signing all sterilizer recording charts to verify the proper sterilization time, temperature, pressure, humidity and sterilant exposure. Prior to releasing items for clinical use ensures that all required biological testing has been completed.
• Monitors sterilizer printouts and maintains records. Documents all requirements in appropriate log book and/ or computer system.
• Utilizes recall process for sterilization failures. Notifies supervisor or manager of positive result.
• Utilizes knowledge of the sterile processing environmental controls. Reports out of range temps and humidity to engineering. Alternates between a contaminated environment and a clean environment utilizing appropriate infection prevention measures and correct use of PPE.
• Communicates effectively with all hospital departments and with others within the department. Uses the chain of command as necessary to resolve issues.
• Maintains knowledge base by attending in-services and department meetings.
• Problem solves to meet the needs of various departments.
• Participates in training of new employees as requested.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Surgery

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $26