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ID #15524319
State Wyoming
City Sheridan
Job type Full-time
Salary USD TBD TBD
Source Sheridan Memorial Hospital
Showed 2021-06-16
Date 2021-06-16
Deadline 2021-08-15
Category Healthcare
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Sterile Processing Tech

Wyoming, Sheridan, 82801 Sheridan USA

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ABOUT SHERIDAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

Sheridan Memorial Hospital is a progressive, state-of-the-art facility nestled beneath the Big Horn Mountains in beautiful Northeast Wyoming. Founded over 100 years ago, Sheridan Memorial is licensed for 88 beds with over 60 physicians who provide primary medical care and specialty care in more than 15 areas. We are proud of our more than 700 employees who provide personalized, patient-centered care in a healing environment. When people think of excellent healthcare, they think of Sheridan.

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for decontamination, cleaning, processing and sterilization of supplies and equipment dispensed by the department following established infection control practices. Must be conscientious with regard to procedures and capable of working under pressure and interacting professionally with other departments within the hospital. Able to accept new ideas and learn position duties. Takes on-call status as assigned for Central Sterilization Department.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Adheres to hospital and department policies and procedures
  • Follows chain of command for problem solving and reporting.
  • Processes all contaminated instruments and supplies and returns to decontamination.
  • Runs biological and chemical tests at beginning of the day shift as assigned. Records results in appropriate log.
  • Inspects steam autoclaves/disinfectors for visible signs of malfunction and reports to OR Manager.
  • Understands and knowledgeable of sterilization principles to correctly wrap or package items for sterilization.
  • Knowledgeable of processing techniques of all items using steam sterilization, Steris 1e, Sterrad or high level disinfection for equipment.
  • Works closely with Central Service technicians and assists with Supplies and Materials Management.
  • Applies aseptic techniques in daily work assignments and understands principles of aseptic technique. Performs general cleaning of department surface areas, carts, shelves, storage cabinets and all storage areas.
  • Assists Operating Room staff as needed and within scope of practice
  • Proficient in communication skills
  • Performs other related duties as may be assigned
  • Completes assignments accurately and on time
  • Works with the Surgical Services Manager in developing quality monitors, in-service programs and orientation programs.
  • Assists in investigation of problem areas or complaints concerning intra-and interdepartmental operation.
  • Sterilizes instruments, equipment, linen and supplies using various types of autoclaves. Loads autoclaves in prescribed manner and sets controls to specified time and temperature according to the type of items being sterilized. Completes appropriate documentation records prior to sterilization. Verifies all sterilization parameters have been met.
  • Assembles all instrument procedure trays, packs, supply carts following prescribed manner using protocol content lists as a guide. Marks items with identifying data and distributes or stores in designated areas
  • Dispenses products requested by verbal, written or telephone requisitions for equipment and supplies. Identifies and assigns priority to emergency requisitions and required supplies and equipment based on knowledge of procedure requested.
  • Follows national central sterilization guidelines and standards for decontamination and processing.
  • Maintains assigned work areas and equipment in a clean and organized condition to maintain required standards for the handling of sterilized and clean materials and equipment.
  • Participates in departmental performance improvement activities

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education / Experience / License and Certifications

  • High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED), required.
  • Current BLS certification, required.
  • Minimum of one years’ experience, preferred.
  • Certified in CRCST processing, preferred.

Additional Skills

  • Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Prioritization and Organizational skills

Sheridan Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click here.

Specific demands not listed: Possible exposure to blood and or body fluids / infectious disease / hazardous waste requiring the use of Personal Protective Equipment. Exposure to odorous chemicals / specimens and Latex products.

Pre-employment drug and alcohol screening is required.

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