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• Keeps required records such as biological testing records and unit checks for outdated packages.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