Who We Are:
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Valley View Medical Center is a state-of-the-art hospital, licensed with 52 medical/surgical beds, 16 emergency department beds, 12 acute rehabilitation beds, 12 intensive care beds, 6 major operating rooms and 2 endoscopy suites plus a modern cardiac catheterization and 8 delivery & post-partum unit with all private bed hospital in the area.
Where We Are:
The Tri-State area has sunshine almost every day of the year. The beautiful clear skies, breathtaking sunsets on mountains to the east and west of us, and a mixture of the Great Outdoors along Arizona’s West Coast (the Colorado River) plus bountiful indoor activities provide something to do for everyone of any age.
Why Choose Us:
- Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
- Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
- Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
- Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
- Professional Development and Growth Opportunities
- And much more…
Position Summary: Responsible for the allocation and completion of assigned functions for the surgical/instrument techs daily in the Central Sterile Department. Completed sterilization, assembles and packages specialty instrument trays for procedures to ensure all instruments are clean, decontaminated, and stocked to maintain a safe patient environment.
Monitors and tracks all instrumentation and equipment repairs
Monitors and performs antimicrobial and disinfection solutions testing according to manufacturer instructions and documentation daily. Monitors compliance with disinfection standards in the Ultrasound Department.
Completes monthly audits and reporting
Assists with training for Sterile Processing Technician to ensure staff is properly trained and coordinates orientation process of new employees.
Provides inspection, decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of instruments and other patient care equipment in accordance with manufacturer's processing guidelines, AAMI, AORN, TJC, and OSHA requirements.
Operates washers, sterilizers, ultrasonic unit, heat sealers and other departmental equipment according to manufacturer instructions during the decontamination/sterilization process.
Processes and documents all sterile supplies and equipment daily using chemical, biological and mechanical indicators to verify sterility in accordance with manufacturer instructions and hospital policy.
To perform this job, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.Every effort has been made to make this job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties the incumbent will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is a logical assignment to the position. This position description does not restrict the right of management to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities with and without notice.
Minimum EducationHigh school diploma or equivalent x preferred
Required SkillsRequires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Certifications:IAHCSMM Certified Registered Central Service Technician within 15 months from hire.
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
