Central Sterile Tech.10 Hr. 8381 #11131

Job #: 11131

Job Category: Nursing

Job Type: Full Time

Shift Type: Variable

Facility:

Department: Central Sterile

Pay Range: $19.33/Hr. - $25.98/Hr.

Open Date: 08.14.24

Close Date:

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job Details:
Start Date:

Open Until Filled.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Ability to follow verbal and/or written instructions
• Must be able to lift, stand and stoop without physical restriction
• Conscientious in detail and grooming
• Knowledge of cleaning, disinfection and sterilization techniques
• Ability to communicate effectively and pleasantly

Duties &
Responsibilities:

Job Summary

Render contaminated articles safe for handling and reprocessing. To prevent contamination of wounds through well defined pre-use and pre-operative treatment of instruments and other articles so as to render them sterile.

Duties

• Remains current in decontamination sterilization, packaging, and distribution of instrumentation and supplies
• Operate the following equipment:
  • Ultrasonic washer/dryer
  • Water distiller
  • Washer/decontamination unit
  • Steam sterilizers: Hi-vac and gravity
  • Ethylene Oxide Sterilizer
  • Instrument marker
  • Steris
• Monitor efficiency of sterilizer and log
  • Perform biological testing
• Knowledge of and performance in cold sterilization
• Identification of surgical instrumentation by proper name and appropriate sterilization method
• Preparation of surgical goods and instrumentation for sterilization
• Maintains appropriate rotation of sterile supplies
• Appropriately identify each sterilizer load and maintain record of each
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness in the department
• Practice safe handling of patient care items that have been exposed to blood and/or body fluid
• Report broken or malfunctioning equipment to Lead Central Sterile Technician
• Assist with transporting surgery patients
• Observe safe working habits
• Participate in in-service education and department meetings
• Abide by hospital policies and procedures
• Maintain patient confidentiality
• Perform other duties as assigned

Other Info:

Lifting Requirements: Very Heavy- is considered generally lifting objects in excess of 100 lbs. with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing 50 lbs or more.

Job Posted:

08/14/2024