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Sterile Processing Technician - Full Time (8 hour shifts)
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Job Title: Sterile Processing Technician (Full Time 8 hour shifts)
Restore Orthopaedic Surgical Institute is a fast-paced two operating room surgery center specializing in total joint replacement. The building was opened in 2023 and has the latest technology in sterile processing. Full-time technicians will open the department by performing all appropriate equipment testing. As a total joint center, the techs also work closely with the vendor reps to request and process loaner trays as needed.
The department is open Monday through Friday day shift only; this position may require flexing start times from 6:30 to 8:30 AM.
The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for the care and preparation of surgical instruments and supplies according to AAMI standards. The technician maintains established inventory levels by checking supplies and equipment. Orders supplies for the area. The technician performs the appropriate testing of all sterilizers and keeps accurate records.
- Effectively organizes time, equipment, supplies, and ensures needed items are readily available for the OR based on the daily schedule.
- Uses equipment accurately to ensure no equipment is broken or instrument lost.
- Confirms that proper aseptic techniques and procedures are used according to accepted standards of practice.
- Assists in managing inventory of supplies and equipment to maintain availability and stock levels in the instrument room, decontamination room, and sterile supply room.
- Performs daily testing and load-specific biological testing as required per policy and maintains sterilization logs.
- Uses manufacturer's IFU's for cleaning and sterilization of instruments.
- Performs the cleaning, wrapping, and sterilization of equipment, utilizing multiple methods to include: steam sterilization and VPRO.
- Ensures instruments are accounted for upon receipt from the OR.
- Performs other duties as requested by supervisor.
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Requirements
- High School graduate or equivalent
- Instrument technician experience, 2 years or equivalent experience
- Certified Sterile Processing Certificate required
- Knowledge of standard precautions, aseptic technique, and principles of sterilization and instrument handling.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization. Additional languages preferred.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
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Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
- Life Insurance
- PTO
- 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
- And more!
Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity
Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.
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