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Sterile Processing Tech 1 FT Evening
Loudoun Hospital
623146
Full Time
44045 Riverside Parkway, Leesburg, VA, 20176, US
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Job Description
Assembles instrumentation accurately and efficiently. Assures sterility of all processed items. Decontaminates instruments in a safe and appropriate manner. Manages instrument inventory and assures timely distribution of instruments to all customers. Understands basic computer functions to assist in documentation and tracking of inventory.Job Responsibilities
- Inspects instruments and assures that they are free from bio-burden and in proper working condition prior to assembling sets according to count sheets.
- Locates missing instrumentation and replaces repaired/ordered instrumentation in sets.
- Maintains stock levels in the assembly area.
- Loads items to be sterilized on the loading cart and records them on the load card, adding a biological test to each load.
- Utilizes instrument tracking computer software to document all functions in the instrument assembly area
- Selects proper mode of sterilization for all items
- Assure presence of all required chemical and biological indicators
- Operates all sterilization equipment (Steam, Sterrad, Steris)
- Validates sterilization process by reading, interpreting and documenting all chemical and biological indicators.
- Utilizes instrument tracking computer software to document all functions related to sterilization.
- Decontaminates instruments in a safe and appropriate manner
- Unloads case carts, checking all items for red tags
- Properly sorts instrumentation and selects the proper processing mechanisms (manual and mechanical) to insure the integrity of and prevent damage to the items.
- Prepares instrumentation for the decontamination process, to include flushing lumens, exposing all surfaces and properly loading washers
- Operates washer/decontaminates, cart washers, sonic washer and all other equipment in the decontamination area
- Utilizes instrument tracking computer software to document all functions in the decontamination area
- Decontaminates instruments in a safe and appropriate manner.
- Unloads case carts, checking all items for red tags.
- Properly sorts instrumentation and selects the proper processing mechanisms (manual and mechanical) to insure the integrity of and prevent damage to the items.
- Manages instrument inventory and assures timely distribution of instruments to all customers.
- Maintains par levels of all individual items, instrument sets, procedure trays and MSET boxes.
- Properly stores or distributes items assuring that each item has been properly labeled and sterilized.
- Responds professionally and efficiently to all routine and urgent customer requests.
- Utilizes instrument tracking computer software to document all functions related to storage and distribution.
- Understands basic computer functions to assist in documentation and tracking of inventory.
- Maintains par levels of all individual items, instrument sets, procedure trays and MSET boxes.
Additional Requirements
Fulltime M-F 3PM to 1130PM Every Other Weekend Day Shift
High School or GED
Sterile Processing Experience Preferred