Sterile Proc Tech, Ster Proc

Position summary:#Under indirect supervision, provides a product that has been made safe and/or sterile for patient care. Assures#proper decontamination, disinfection, preparation, sterilization, storage and distribution of medical instruments,#equipment and medical supplies. Takes responsibility for assignments. Provides clear and concise#communication when responding to phone request.

Maintains quality standards by adhering to local, regional,#infection control, and regulatory agencies (Title 22 requirement, AORN and ANSI/AAMI standards).#Coordinates with all customer departments to assure supplies and equipment are provided for daily#operations. May perform other duties as assigned. Required#Qualifications:#High school diploma or equivalent.

#Certified Registered Central Sterile Technician (CRCST) or Certified Board for Sterile#Processing # Distribution (CBSPD) or must be able to obtain (CRCST) certification within six months of hire#date. Three (3) months experience in Sterile Processing and Surgery or completion of a Sterile#Processing Technician program with four hundred and eighty hours (480) of the clinical externship; ability to lift#and carry twenty-five (25) pounds; capable of pushing and pulling carts; tolerate prolonged standing; possess#effective verbal and written communication skills, e.

g., phone etiquette; able to perform basic mathematical#calculations and be computer literate; able to work effectively in a team environment; knowledge and#understanding of ANSIA/AAMI, AORN and title 22 standards Preferred Qualifications:#Knowledge of basic anatomy, physiology and microbiology; experience working with general#instrumentation, house wide kits and trays and surgical trays; working knowledge of HIVAC, Gravity#displacement sterilizers, Scope Re-processors, Ultrasonic, Washer Decontaminators and processing#equipment.

Salary range: $25.30 - $33.31 Salary will be commensurate with experience.# SALARY RANGE INCLUDES EVENING SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL As part of our ongoing effort to remain an employer of choice, eligible employees who work qualifying weekend shifts receive a competitive weekend rate.