Sterile Processing Technician - PRN
Job Description
Job Description
Inova McLean Surgery Center is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician, PRN to be responsible for cleaning, assembling and sterilizing all equipment, supplies and/or instruments and helping to maintain the supplies inventory.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Cleans and decontaminates patient use items by taking apart instruments, rinsing and soaking instruments and washing/sterilization equipment.
• Assembles packages and/or terminally sterilizes patient use items.
• Keeps required records such as biological testing records and unit checks for outdated packages.
• Performs required environmental and/or equipment maintenance procedures.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
• High school or equivalent plus completion of sterile processing training program
• Must be able to work independently in all aspects of Sterile Processing. Instrument Washer, Sonic Washer, Autoclave knowledge and maintenance.
• Knowledge of all surgical instrumentation, Impeccable record keeping, Diagnostic and Biological monitoring
• Must be able to adapt to repetitive, short cycle operations.
• Must be able to organize and prioritize work.
• Must be able to work well with others.
• Demonstrates knowledge and support for the principles of good patient relations in their daily activities and contacts with others.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• Must be able to adapt to cool and noisy working conditions.
• In normal working day, an employee may stand 4 hours, walk 3 hours and sit 1 hour.
• Intermittent physical mobility/activity including walking, standing, sitting, light lifting, pulling and pushing of carts, equipment, etc. Must be able to bend body downward at the waist; be able to kneel.
• Frequently able to lift/carry 25 pounds or more.
• The use of hands requires fine manipulation.
• Will work around contaminated supplies/instrumentation/equipment.
• Will have exposure to hazardous chemicals.
BENEFITS INCLUDE:
401(k) retirement plan with a company match