Sterile Processing Technician - Per Diem

The Sterile Processing Tech is responsible for sterilizing and ensuring proper care of instruments.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintains a clean and orderly central processing area (shelves, counters, equipment)


• Adheres to sterilization process policies and procedures


• Clean each item according to manufacturer's instructions


• Inspects instruments under microscope for damage and defects; lubricates items as required


• Sorts and arranges items into proper trays according to established policy/procedure


• Accurately label each item with name and expiration date


• Correctly operate sterilizers, ultrasonic washer, and other processing equipment


• Check equipment indicators for proper functioning


• Perform required biological/chemical monitoring tests on all sterilizers and maintains logs 


• Maintains inventory levels and accurate records


• Perform weekly inspections of all sterile items in facility


• Check for outdated items and package integrity of wrapped sterilized items; replaces items as necessary


• Maintain and update instrument tray inventory list

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Certificate


• Training/courses in sterile technique, sterilization of instruments

Qualifications and Skills

• ASC experience preferred


• Strong ethical and moral character references


• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with patients, visitors, physicians and with their office personnel, coworkers, and other healthcare facilities in a positive, respectful, and considerate manner


• Ability to promote favorable facility image with physicians, patients, and general public


• Ability to make decisions and solve problems


• Language skills adequate for high-level written, interpersonal, and telephone communication in American English
  


• Flexability a plus

Variable shifts:

• Must be able to work Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays 


• Hours: 6:00am-6:00pm, 8 hour shift

Benefits

• 401k with profit sharing