Sterile Processing Tech - Palo Pinto General Hospital

Job Summary: Maintain a consistent high standard of supplies, assure that the department will meet or exceed the AAMI, ANSI, IAHCSMM, JCAHO and other regulators requirements and be maintained in a cost- effective manner. Applies ascetic techniques in daily work assignments. Maintains a safe environment through the sterilization process. Examines equipment for defects and report problems as required. Monitor all sterilization processing and biological or mechanical tests and results for sterilizers throughout the Perioperative Area. Ensures all instruments are clean and sterile. Performs manual and mechanical cleaning prior to sterilization. Assembles instrument sets. Packages instrumentation. Ensures necessary supplies are available for the Sterile Processing Department. Identifies and assesses areas that need to be improved and participates in process improvement as needed. Conscientiously carries out contamination control measures. Notifies Director of any regarding any malfunctioning of sterilizers, equipment or shortages of supplies. Will comply with all safety guidelines

Qualifications/Reporting:

Required minimum education: High School graduate or equivalent.

Required minimum experience: Preferred: At least 1-year experience.

Required skills (if applicable): Requires the ability to comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions. Experience and knowledge in decontamination & sterilization techniques preferred.

Required license/certification: CRCST preferred. Certification required after 6 months of hire

Job reports to (title of the position): Surgical Services Director

Job titles reporting to this position: None

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