Instrument Processing Tech., Health Alliance Clinton Mixed Shifts

Exemption Status:
Non-Exempt Hiring Range: $16.54 - $29.76 Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations. Schedule Details:
Holidays
- Every Third Holiday, Monday through Friday, Weekends
- Every Third Weekend Scheduled

Hours:

11a-730p

Shift: 4 - Mixed Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours:

40 Cost Center: 24050 - 2550 Central Sterile Supplies This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

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• Ensures proper operation of autoclave units prior to use on a daily basis.
• Inspects autoclaves for visible signs of malfunction and reports to Manager.
• Runs biological and chemical tests at beginning of the day shift or as required, and records results in the appropriate log.
• Prepares, assembles and packages items for sterilization according to AMMI and Central Sterile guidelines.
• Processes all items appropriately using manufacturer recommendations.
• Accurately checks, posts and counts and identifies numerous pieces of surgical instruments/ equipment.
• Assists with clerical work related to the department as needed.
• Works closely with the Central Service Supervisor or Manager.
• Applies aseptic techniques in daily work assignments.
• Performs general cleaning of department surface areas, racks, shelves, storage cabinets and all storage areas. Stores all supplies and equipment.
• Properly loads, operates and cleans all sterilizers and all general equipment using biological and chemical control tests as required by the department.
• Restocks patient care unit supply carts if necessary.
• Responsible for stocking all supply carts on the nursing units.
• Takes call as required on weekends and holidays.
• Participates in departmental performance improvement and training activities.

• Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives.
• Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
• Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
• Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
• Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.
• Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
• Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

• License/Certification/
  
  Education:
  • Required:
    
    1. High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Preferred:
    1. Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST).
• Experience/
  
  Skills:
  • Required:
    
    1. Basic knowledge of sterilization standards and procedures and Central Service related medical terminology.
  • Required:
    
    2. Ability to adequately use or learn to use the department’s computerized system and its associated devices.
  • Preferred:
    1. Prior experience in a sterile processing department.

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency…