Job Posting for STERILE SERVICES TECH - STERILE PROCESSING at The Times-Picayune | Nola.com
Status: Full Time
Shift: evening, nights
Exempt: No
Summary
The Sterile Services Technician provides vital support to all areas of patient care and interacts with personnel from all areas of the hospital and clinic network.The department is the center of all activity involving supplies and equipment needed for surgery and other patient care areas.
Education
Other information:
High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Preferred Experience/Training
Medical assistant, PCT or EMT training with 2 years’ work experience in a healthcare field
or
Nursing assistant training
or
One year experience sterile tech
or
One year of college required.
Physical Demands
Strength:Medium
Push:Frequently
Pull:Frequently
Carry:Frequently
Lift:Frequently
Sit:Occasionally
Stand:Constantly
Walk:Frequently
Responsibilities
The Sterile Services Technician will be responsible for the following tasks and knowledge necessary to perform his/her duties.
I.Cleaning, Decontamination and Disinfection
Demonstrates knowledge of departmental safety standards.
Demonstrates knowledge of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Demonstrates knowledge of Temperature and Humidity standards.
Prepares work area for decontam.
Demonstrates proper technique in performing quality tests.
Operates and troubleshoots cleaning equipment.
Differentiates disposable items from non-disposable items.
Prepares items for decontamination.
Cleans and decontaminates non-disposable items (equipment and instruments).
Selects appropriate disinfectant.
Transfers items to preparation area.
Extensive knowledge of all decontamination equipment:
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