Certified Sterile Process Technician PRN

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for the care and preparation of surgical instruments and supplies. The technician maintains established inventory levels by checking supplies and equipment. Orders supplies for the area. The technician performs the appropriate testing of all sterilizers and keeps accurate records.

Salary Range: $25.00-$33.00 per hour, based on skill and experience level.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High School graduate or equivalent.

Instrument technician experience, 2 years or equivalent experience in hospital materials management department.

REQUIRED LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION:

Sterile Processing Certification Required.

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of standard precautions, aseptic technique and principles of sterilization and instrument handling.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Additional languages preferred.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Participates in opportunities of continuing education.

Demonstrates the ability to utilize recognized channels of communication.

Demonstrates the ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with patients, co workers, and other health team members.

Education

Required

• High School or better

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Sterile Processor

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