Sterile Processing - Sterile Processing Tech
Allyon

Summary:

Allyon, Inc. is an established IT and Healthcare Services firm and we love what we do! It makes our day when we are able to help talented individuals achieve their career goals while a the same time helping our clients build quality teams. If you are interested in joining the Allyon Team, please apply or submit your resume for review today!

Job Title: Sterile Processing Tech - Sterile Processing

Duties & Responsibilities: A Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for decontaminating, sterilizing, assembling, and distributing medical instruments, equipment, and supplies used in patient care procedures. They play a critical role in ensuring that healthcare facilities maintain clean and safe environments and that healthcare providers have access to sterile instruments and materials for patient care.

• Inspects, assembles, packages and sterilizes surgical instrument pans, procedural trays, technical equipment, and surgical case carts: selects method of packaging and sterilization consulting with Processing Manager as needed, examines surgical instrumentation for cleanliness and proper assembly and function; assembles instrument sets ensuring appropriate number and type of instrument per ESI software program protocols; handles instruments appropriately to ensure sterilization; completes count/supply sheets to document contents of tray; follows established procedures to package/wrap trays/instruments to guarantee sterilization.
• Operates steam sterilizers in accordance with established procedures; checks time, pressure and temperature gauges frequently to attain and maintain proper levels; loads and unloads sterilizers and places items on shelves for distribution. Performs simple maintenance of sterilizers such as cleaning drain baskets. Assures sterility is achieved by preparing cultures, reviewing test packs processed, interprets the results and completes required documentation.
• Checks and adjusts medical equipment according to specific procedures to insure instruments and equipment are operating according to specifications prior to issuing. Sends all equipment not meeting specifications to appropriate area for repair.
• Decontaminates surgical instruments and equipment following established procedures; prevents cross-contamination per established procedures. Sets up decontamination equipment for operation, cleans and disinfects equipment and work area upon completion of shift, and handles infectious waste and linen according to established protocol to ensure continuous workflow and compliance with department, legal, and regulatory standards.
• Receives and stores supplies from outside vendors and Hospital areas; checks stock as it is received against requisitions; documents stock received and reports discrepancies; assists in maintaining par levels of inventory. Documents and fills orders for surgical supplies for patient care areas; delivers supplies when warranted. Maintains records of equipment inventory use, frequency of servicing and equipment not meeting specifications that are referred for repair.
• Responsible for quality assurance on all sterile supplies and instruments. Performs daily quality assurance checks on stock levels, sterility dates, and accuracy of procedure carts. Responsible for critical documentation such as biologicals and sterilizer load sheets.

Minimum Requirements:

• Certified Sterile Processor (HSPA or CBSPD)
• Min 3 years experience as SPT
• Large Hospital experience (500 bed plus)
• Must have travel experience
• BLS (AHA)
• Level 1 trauma center experience-preferred
• Certified Endoscope Re-processor (CER Cert)-preferred
• Orthopedic tray experience-preferred
• M-F Evenings (3p-11:30pm)
• Weekends as needed

What we Offer:

• Competitive Pay and Benefits
• 401k eligibility after 6 months of employment

Allyon, Inc. is an equal employment opportunities (EEO) employer adn terms of employment are without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. Allyon, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

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