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Sterile Processing Technician
Job Description:
- Maintains a clean and orderly central processing area (e.g., shelves, counters, equipment)
- Adheres to sterilization process policies and procedures
- Cleans each item according to manufacturer’s instructions
- Inspects instruments under microscope for damage and defects; lubricates items as required
- Determines whether each item is in good working condition
- Sorts and arranges items into proper trays according to established policy/procedure
- Wraps trays and individual items according to established policy/procedure
- Accurately labels each item with name and expiration date
- Correctly operates sterilizers, ultrasonic washer, and other processing equipment (i.e., positions items correctly in sterilizer, selects proper cycle, seeks assistance when needed)
- Checks equipment indicators for proper functioning
- Performs required biological/chemical monitoring tests on all sterilizers and maintains logs according to established policy/procedure
- Maintains availability of recording supplies for continuity of recording throughout sterilization process
- Maintains inventory levels and accurate records
- Performs weekly inspections of all sterile items in facility
- Checks for outdated items and package integrity of wrapped sterilized items; replaces items as necessary
- Places items in correct location
- Maintains adequate inventory of supplies for the sterile processing area
- Maintains/updates the instrument tray inventory list
- Accurately documents count of instruments loaned/returned to outside sources
Job Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED certificate
- Training/courses in sterile technique, sterilization of instruments
Preferred:
- Instrument processing technician experience
- Certification as Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician
Job Type: Full-time, 8-hour Shift
Pay: $16.78 – $22.85 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Vision insurance
Surgical Technician
Job Description:
- Scrubs, gowns, and gloves members of surgical team following aseptic techniques.
- Assists in set up of operating room with all necessary equipment and supplies.
- Assists with the preparation, transportation, and monitoring of patients.
- Arranges instruments according to routine for given procedure.
- Handles instruments according to routine for given procedure.
- Maintains sterile field throughout the surgical procedure.
- Performs room clean up following procedures, as well as general housekeeping duties.
- Provides assistance in emergency situations as directed.
- Functions in the role of second assistant following successful skills demonstration.
Qualifications:
- The Operating Room Technician must be a High School graduate or have completed a GED course. In addition, successful completion of O.R. technician course and/or 2 years experience is preferred. The successful candidate must have the ability to work independently as well as function within a team; have a basic knowledge of surgical technique; assist in providing care for the surgical patient; and must possess the ability to handle stress.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Vision insurance
For more information or to apply, please email resume to HRSearch@peninsulaortho.com