Sterile Processing Tech PRN

Hiring now for Sterile Processing Tech at Methodist Surgery Center - Richardson TX

The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for the care and preparation of surgical instruments and supplies according to AAMI standards. The technician maintains established inventory levels by checking supplies and equipment, orders supplies for the area, and performs the appropriate testing of all sterilizers while keeping accurate records.

• Effectively organize time, equipment, supplies and ensure needed items are readily available for the OR based on the daily schedule.
• Use equipment accurately to ensure no equipment is broken or instrument lost.
• Confirm that proper aseptic techniques and procedures are used according to accepted standards of practice.
• Assist in managing inventory of supplies and equipment to maintain availability and stock levels in the instrument room, decontamination room and sterile supply room.
• Perform daily testing and load specific biological testing as required per policy and maintain sterilization logs.
• Use manufacturer’s IFU’s for cleaning and sterilization of instruments.
• Perform cleaning, wrapping and sterilization of equipment, utilizing multiple methods including steam sterilization, Sterrad, Steris and high level disinfection with the automated endoscope reprocessor.
• Ensure instruments are accounted for upon receipt from the OR.
• Assist in the cleaning and turnover of OR rooms between cases, as needed.
• Perform other duties as requested by supervisor.

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Instrument technician experience, 2 years or equivalent experience
• Certified Sterile Processing Certificate required
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification
• Knowledge of standard precautions, aseptic technique and principles of sterilization and instrument handling.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Additional languages preferred.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

Entry level

Part-time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care

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