Sterile Processing Technician - Per Diem PRN

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• Rotates assignments among various areas within the department functions including but not limited to: decontamination, surgical and other tray assembly sterilization processes, and management of supplies and equipment.
• Properly identifies and segregates reusable items for decontamination, disinfection, and sterilization.
• Selects proper cleaning methods for pre-cleaning and cleaning instrumentation, power tools and equipment sent to Central Service based upon manufacturer instructions for use.
• Disassembles and inspects items for damage or missing components.
• Correctly and safely operates all equipment in the decontamination area ensuring that all standards for personal protective equipment and prevention of body fluid exposure are always adhered to.
• Accurately assembles instruments, complex instrument sets, and other surgical items by selecting the appropriate items, trays and instruments and records information in computer tracking system or paper instrument count sheet.
• Selects appropriate materials and sterilization packaging for each instrument set.
• Aware of aseptic technique and proper wrapping of instrument trays to allow the end user to open product in an aseptic manner and produces a compact, logically arranged package which is within the proper weight limits appropriate for assured sterilization.
• Ensures appropriate sterility indicators and lot stickers are present on all instrument sets and packages.
• Operates complex sterilization equipment, selects the correct method of sterilization based upon manufacturers instructions for use (IFU).
• Ensures all parameters for sterilization are met by reviewing and signing all sterilizer recording charts to verify the proper sterilization time, temperature, pressure, humidity and sterilant exposure.
• Prior to releasing items for clinical use ensures that all required biological testing has been completed.
• Monitors sterilizer printouts and maintains records.
• Documents all requirements in appropriate log book and/or computer system.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• One-year experience as a Sterile Processing Technician in a Healthcare setting
• Ability to communicate by reading, writing legibly, speaking and comprehending English effectively in order to carry out job requirements.

• Pay Range: $16.14 - $25.82 per hour
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