Sterile Processing Tech
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• 12745 - Sterile Processing Technician
• Newton, MA
• 13 Weeks Contract
Sigma Healthcare team is currently looking for a Sterile Processing Tech to work onsite at our client's facility in Newton, MA.
Shift: 15:00 - 23:30
Summary:
The Sterile Processing Technician II ensures the highest quality standards are met by departmental procedures and established industry standards. Assumes responsibility and accountability for incorporating the vision, values, mission, and critical goals of the organization into their job performance.
Sterile Processing Technician II disassembles, cleans, disinfects, decontaminates, inspects, assembles, sterilizes, and distributes sterile instruments, flexible scopes and supplies used in the Operating Rooms, Maternity, Emergency Department, and throughout the hospital; perform chemical, mechanical, and biological testing of disinfection and sterilization equipment.
Essential Functions:
Perform the disassembly, cleaning, disinfection, decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of surgical instrumentation and other equipment.
Leak test, evaluate, clean/disinfect, and process flexible endoscopes.
Inspect instrumentation for cleanliness and proper functioning.
Assemble surgical instruments and kits utilizing kit assembly information.
Package, wrap, and prepare kit/instrument loads for sterilization.
Load, operate, monitor, and complete documentation for all decontamination, disinfection, sterilization, and monitoring equipment.
Perform and document all chemical, mechanical, and biological monitoring of sterilizers and other equipment.
Respond effectively to emergency case requirements of the surgical team and other departments.
Assess instruments, components, and supplies for adequate levels required for the assembly of kits, and request necessary replacements in a timely manner.
Pick supplies and/or instruments for surgical cases utilizing surgeon specific preference cards.
Stock adult, pediatric and neonate code carts, intubation boxes.
Function independently in the absence of the Manager or Supervisor.
Utilize a variety of computer systems. Existing knowledge of EPIC and CSIQ/SPM is preferred.
Assist in the training of new staff and volunteers.
May required to rotate between the main SPD, GI, OSC Departments as needed.
Knowledge and Skills:
Demonstrates proper preparation of instruments for sterilization.
Practices proper techniques for all biological testing of sterilizers.
Demonstrates knowledge of principles and recommended practice of steam sterilization and associated record-keeping.
Demonstrates knowledge of principles and recommended practice of Sterrad low temp sterilization and associated record-keeping.
Practices proper technique for cleaning, disinfecting, and decontamination of instrumentation.
Demonstrates knowledge of principles and recommended practice of utilizing the endoscope processor and associated record-keeping.
Demonstrates knowledge of principles and recommended practice of cleaning and disinfecting flexible scopes.
Demonstrates understanding of the distribution systems utilized by the department.
Demonstrates the proper utilization of the computer systems. Existing knowledge of EPIC and CSIQ/SPM is preferred.
Demonstrates the procedures for providing cases to the Operating Room.
Participates in department quality improvement/performance improvement processes.
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent education required.
Effective written and verbal communications skills required.
Completion of Central Processing Technology Course required
Experience:
At least two (2) years of sterile processing experience required performing all Sterile Processing functions within an operative setting.
License/ Registration:
Registered Central Service Technician (C.R.C.S.T) or Certified Sterile Process/Dist Tech (C.S.P.D.T) or equivalent required.
• 12745 - Sterile Processing Technician
• Newton, MA
• 13 Weeks Contract
Sigma Healthcare team is currently looking for a Sterile Processing Tech to work onsite at our client's facility in Newton, MA.
Shift: 15:00 - 23:30
Summary:
The Sterile Processing Technician II ensures the highest quality standards are met by departmental procedures and established industry standards. Assumes responsibility and accountability for incorporating the vision, values, mission, and critical goals of the organization into their job performance.
Sterile Processing Technician II disassembles, cleans, disinfects, decontaminates, inspects, assembles, sterilizes, and distributes sterile instruments, flexible scopes and supplies used in the Operating Rooms, Maternity, Emergency Department, and throughout the hospital; perform chemical, mechanical, and biological testing of disinfection and sterilization equipment.
Essential Functions:
Perform the disassembly, cleaning, disinfection, decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of surgical instrumentation and other equipment.
Leak test, evaluate, clean/disinfect, and process flexible endoscopes.
Inspect instrumentation for cleanliness and proper functioning.
Assemble surgical instruments and kits utilizing kit assembly information.
Package, wrap, and prepare kit/instrument loads for sterilization.
Load, operate, monitor, and complete documentation for all decontamination, disinfection, sterilization, and monitoring equipment.
Perform and document all chemical, mechanical, and biological monitoring of sterilizers and other equipment.
Respond effectively to emergency case requirements of the surgical team and other departments.
Assess instruments, components, and supplies for adequate levels required for the assembly of kits, and request necessary replacements in a timely manner.
Pick supplies and/or instruments for surgical cases utilizing surgeon specific preference cards.
Stock adult, pediatric and neonate code carts, intubation boxes.
Function independently in the absence of the Manager or Supervisor.
Utilize a variety of computer systems. Existing knowledge of EPIC and CSIQ/SPM is preferred.
Assist in the training of new staff and volunteers.
May required to rotate between the main SPD, GI, OSC Departments as needed.
Knowledge and Skills:
Demonstrates proper preparation of instruments for sterilization.
Practices proper techniques for all biological testing of sterilizers.
Demonstrates knowledge of principles and recommended practice of steam sterilization and associated record-keeping.
Demonstrates knowledge of principles and recommended practice of Sterrad low temp sterilization and associated record-keeping.
Practices proper technique for cleaning, disinfecting, and decontamination of instrumentation.
Demonstrates knowledge of principles and recommended practice of utilizing the endoscope processor and associated record-keeping.
Demonstrates knowledge of principles and recommended practice of cleaning and disinfecting flexible scopes.
Demonstrates understanding of the distribution systems utilized by the department.
Demonstrates the proper utilization of the computer systems. Existing knowledge of EPIC and CSIQ/SPM is preferred.
Demonstrates the procedures for providing cases to the Operating Room.
Participates in department quality improvement/performance improvement processes.
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent education required.
Effective written and verbal communications skills required.
Completion of Central Processing Technology Course required
Experience:
At least two (2) years of sterile processing experience required performing all Sterile Processing functions within an operative setting.
License/ Registration:
Registered Central Service Technician (C.R.C.S.T) or Certified Sterile Process/Dist Tech (C.S.P.D.T) or equivalent required.
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