Job Description:
Position Summary: Assists to ensure operating suite is adequately prepared for procedure. Monitors PAR level of all surgical instruments and supplies. Cleans and sterilizes all surgical instruments. Participates in departmental staff meetings and performance improvement activities.
Qualifications: At all times, the employee shall possess the following qualifications set forth below.
Education/Training: A high school diploma or GED equivalent. Graduation and certification from an accredited school for Surgical Technologists or completion of a training program on sterile processing through AAMI or equivalent organization.
Experience:
Knowledge of sterilization supplies, equipment and instruments
Knowledge of organizing, containing, and transporting items of varying compounds, textures or quantities
Knowledge of transporting and disposing of hazardous materials and sharp objects according to hospital procedures
Knowledge of sterilization procedures of various equipment and instruments
Knowledge of wrapping and repackaging sterilized instruments
Must have Cerner EMR experience
Special Skills, Licenses or Certifications:
Central Service Processing Technician Certification or Certified Operating Room Technician
Basic computer knowledge
CPR Certification
Skill in using sterilization equipment and instruments
Skill in arranging instruments on surgical trays
Skill in following written instructions and performing multiple tasks.
Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with others
Position Urgency:
Normal
Shifts:
Day Shift. Monday through Friday.
State License Details:
Must Be Currently Active
Minimum Years of Experience:
2
Minimum Guaranteed Hours:
No Guarantee
Specialty Type:
Nursing
Sub Specialty:
Sterile Processing Technologist
General Certifications:
BLS/BCLS
Bilingual:
No
EMR Used:
Cerner
Holiday Coverage Required:
No