Sterile Processing Technician - Per Diem

Schedule: Per Diem, As Needed, Non-Benefit Eligible

Position Summary:
Performs a variety of duties to maintain infection control standards for the health and safety of patients and medical staff personnel. Responsible for decontaminating, cleaning, processing, assembly, sterilizing, storage and distributing medical/surgical devices and supplies used in patient care.

• Performs duties as a Sterile Processing Tech independently, works proficiently without supervision, and helps train new staff.
• Identifies and uses appropriate methods and solutions to sort, disassemble, decontaminate, rinse, and disinfect instruments and clinical equipment.
• Operates and troubleshoots cleaning equipment.
• Appropriately handles garbage, linen, and biohazardous materials; maintains safety standards.
• Consistently uses recipes to correctly assemble, protect, wrap, containerize, and/or peel package and label instruments.
• Identifies and inspects instruments for cleanliness and functionality.
• Properly handles and stores sterile supplies, equipment, and instruments.
• Selects appropriate sterilization methods. Knows and follows correct principles of sterilization.

Requirements:

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  Education:High School Diploma
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  Experience:Minimum of 2 years of sterile processing experience
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  Certification/Licensure:SPD Certification or must become certified within 6 months of accepting position.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans