Local Contract Sterile Processing Technician - $27-28 per hour

Equiliem is seeking a local contract Sterile Processing Technician for a local contract job in Rochester, New York.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : Sterile Processing Technician
• Discipline : Allied Health Professional
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift : 8 hours, days, nights
• Employment Type : Local Contract

Short Description :

Evenings, weekends, holidays, on call / callback per unit needs

40 hours / week

Complete Description :

The Department of Sterile and Materials Processing is a

state-of-the-art instrument processing and sterilizing facility. The Sterile

Processing Department assists in the decontamination, High Level Disinfection

(HLD), assembling, sterilization and distribution of clean and sterile surgical

instruments, trays and pans. These functions are done by state of the art

decontamination, HLD and sterilization capital equipment. Instruments, trays

and pans are assembled, processed, and distributed to 35 O.R Suites, AFC units,

and clinics. These instruments, trays, and pans are tracked by Getinge’s T-DOC

bar code system.

MACHINES

AND EQUIPMENT USED :

Sterilizers, heat sealers, ultrasonic washer, aerator, utensil washer, cart

wash, steris units, hand and power tools, calibration instruments, repair

equipment and parts.

Responsibilities :

Inspects, assembles, packages and sterilizes surgical instrument

pans, procedural trays, technical equipment, and surgical case carts :

selects method of packaging and sterilization consulting with Processing

Manager as needed, examines surgical instrumentation for cleanliness and

proper assembly and function; assembles instrument sets ensuring

appropriate number and type of instrument per Client software program

completes count / supply sheets to document contents of tray; follows

established procedures to package / wrap trays / instruments to guarantee

sterilization.

Operates steam sterilizers in accordance with established

procedures; checks time, pressure and temperature gauges frequently to

attain and maintain proper levels; loads and unloads sterilizers and

places items on shelves for distribution. Performs simple

maintenance of sterilizers such as cleaning drain baskets. Assures

sterility is achieved by preparing cultures, reviewing test packs

processed, interprets the results and completes required documentation.

Checks and adjusts medical equipment according to specific

procedures to insure instruments and equipment are operating according to

specifications prior to issuing. Sends all equipment not meeting

specifications to appropriate area for repair.

Decontaminates surgical instruments and equipment following

established procedures; prevents cross-contamination per established

procedures. Sets up decontamination equipment for operation, cleans and

disinfects equipment and work area upon completion of shift, and handles

infectious waste and linen according to established protocol to ensure

continuous workflow and compliance with department, legal, and regulatory

standards.

Receives and stores supplies from outside vendors and Hospital

areas; checks stock as it is received against requisitions; documents

stock received and reports discrepancies; assists in maintaining par

levels of inventory. Documents and fills orders for surgical supplies for

patient care areas; delivers supplies when warranted. Maintains records of

equipment inventory use, frequency of servicing and equipment not meeting

specifications that are referred for repair.

Responsible for quality assurance on all sterile supplies and

instruments. Performs daily quality assurance checks on stock levels,

sterility dates, and accuracy of procedure carts. Responsible for critical

documentation such as biologicals and sterilizer load sheets.

MUST HAVES :

SPT

bed plus)

Preferred :

Level 1 trauma center experience

Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER Cert)