Sterile Processing Associate : Per Diem Day Shift

Department / Unit : Sterile Processing

Work Shift :

Per Diem (United States of America)

Salary Range :

$37,440.00 - $48,672.00

Sterile Processing :

Performs all Sterile Processing functions : retrieval and decontamination of soiled / used surgical instrumentation; inspects, assembles and packages delicate instrumentation; operates sterilization equipment; transports supplies, builds case carts for the operating room, processes instrumentation, operates cleaning equipment and replenishes stocks. Expected to rotate through all area functions.

§Ability to perform routine key entry of data involving SPD produced items into computerized inventory management system. Use of T-DOC instrument tracking computerized system. Details-oriented : assembles parts into identical finished products according to established procedures.

§Must have strong knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. You must be able to READ, SPEAK, WRITE AND INTERPRET ENGLISH in order to adequately perform critical thinking and interpretation of the OR's and manufacturers' IFUs. Must have strong communication skills both verbal and written to clearly and effectively communicate with all sterile processing customers.

§Identifies problems, collects data, establishes facts, and draws valid conclusions. Solves practical problems and deals effectively with a variety of situations where only limited standardization exists. Interprets a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

§While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to probe, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, and speak and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, or crouch.

§The employee must regularly push loads up to 120 pounds and do repetitive loading / unloading of products up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

§OSHA BLOOD BORNE PATHOGEN EXPOSURE POTENTIAL : Level 1 - tasks involve possible exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissue; probability of exposure is a condition of employment. The function involves handling of both clean and soiled sharp instruments, needles, and cleaning chemicals; meticulous reassembly of fine surgical instrumentation Some danger of skin burns (steam burns); working with hot (270 degree F) metal objects; potential exposure to hazardous chemicals (Hydrogen Peroxide, Gluteraldehyde, etc.) and other potentially hazardous cleaning agents. Must observe and practice universal precautions.

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Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that :

Access to information is based on a "need to know" and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.