Cnt sterile instr tech

South Charleston, WV Full Time
POSTED ON 4/27/2024

Performs decontamination, preparation, sterilization and distribution of surgical instruments and medical equipment throughout the surgery center, hospital and physician offices, utilizing infection control and safety practices during all phases of the process.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND / OR LICENSURE :

1. High School diploma or equivalent

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND / OR LICENSURE :

1. Certification in sterile processing

EXPERIENCE :

1. Previous sterile processing experience

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position.

They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Retrieves contaminated instruments and delivers sterile instruments to where needed.

2. Removes debris by manually cleaning instrument.

3. Responsible for the operation and maintenance of decontamination equipment.

4. Inspects instruments and equipment to ensure the safety of our patients.

5. Tests and reports detected problems with all equipment.

6. Responsible for separating and keeping track of items that have been cleaned and sterilized.

7. Ensures to remove all waste matter from transfer carts.

8. Responsible for organizing, storing, and keeping records of sterile supplies.

9. Responsible for checking the expiration dates on supplies.

10. Maintains a clean work area following established departmental policies and procedures, and infection control standards.

11. Properly operates all mechanical machinery within central sterile.

12. Applies established policies and procedures in completing work assignments.

13. Properly de-lints towels and sheets.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Must meet Department of Labor’s MEDIUM duty standard (MEDIUM WORK- exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and / or up to 10 pounds of force constantly).

2. Able to bend, stoop, reach and be capable of normal rotation, standing and walking for an 8-12 hour shift.

3. Must be capable of lifting up to 60 pounds and pushing loaded carts weighting in excess of 200 pounds.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Physical working environment may include, but not limited to, any of the following hazards : high pressure steam, chemical, electrical, mechanical, bio-waste, stress, back strain, body fluids, etc

2. Environmental conditions may include, but not be limited to, variations in temperature, noise, odors, multi-stimuli, etc.

3. Will be working in PPE for extended period of time.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

1. Must be able to work well in a fast paced, stressful environment as a team member.

2. Works with direction to effectively carry out the varied responsibilities of this position

3. Must be able to demonstrate flexibility in response to changes in work volume, staff and scheduling change

4. Must have an understanding of and adherence to Infection Control policies and procedures.

5. Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize one’s time to maximize personal efficiency and meet deadlines

6. Requires the ability to maintain confidentiality of all patient information.

Last updated : 2024-04-27

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