Concord Hospital Health System

Summary
The Sterile Processing Department Technician is a medical professional specializing in the decontamination, set assembly and sterilization of surgical instruments and flexible endoscopes needed for patient care throughout Concord Hospital and its designated affiliates. Utilizes the instrument tracking system throughout the various steps in each process within the department. Applies his or her knowledge on a daily basis by acting as a resource for fellow team members and other departments. The Sterile Processing Department technician contributes to the growth and success of the department on a daily basis.
Education
High school or equivalent (GED)or one years related experience and/or training.
Certification, Registration &amp; Licensure
Required within 2 years of hire: Certification required: International Association for Health care Materiel Management (IAHCSMM) or Central Sterile Processing Distribution Technician (CSPDT)
Experience
Experience as a Central Sterile Technician or related field preferred.
Responsibilities
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<li>Follows manufacturer's guidelines for steam and low temperature sterilization and follows departmental procedures for proper documentation utilizing the Steris IQ tracking system.</li>
<li>Follows manufacturer’s instructions for decontamination and disinfection of instrumentation and flexible endoscopes according to department standards and industry guidelines.</li>
<li>Demonstrates knowledge of surgical instrument kit and case cart inspection and assembly.</li>
<li>Adheres to Hospital Sterile Processing Department policies and work instructions as well as the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instruments (AAMI) guidelines.</li>
<li>Maximizes productivity and demonstrates time management skills.</li>
<li>Contributes to the growth of the department and peers.</li>
<li>Delivers prompt quality customer service for our patients.</li>
<li>Expedites the turnover of surgical instrumentation.</li>
<li>Performs job specific requirements and other duties as assigned.</li>
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Concord Hospital is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants and to prohibit any discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.
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Physical and Work Requirements
The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those that will be encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The Dictionary of Occupational Titles Material Handling Classification is MEDIUM. The employee must regularly lift, carry or push/pull up to 10 pounds, frequently lift, carry or push/pull up to 10 - 25 pounds, and occasionally lift, carry or push/pull up to 20 - 50 pounds.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to perform activities that require fine motor skills. The employee is frequently required to bend, do repetitive motion, reach, stand, and walk.
The employee is occasionally required to climb, hear, kneel, sit, speak, and squat.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision, depth perception, far vision, near vision, and peripheral vision.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to bloodborne pathogens. The employee is frequently exposed to bodily fluids, non-weather related heat or cold, and slippery surfaces.
The employee is occasionally exposed to airborne contaminants, airborne pathogens, chemotherapeutic agents, electrical hazards - shock, moving mechanical parts, radiation, toxic or caustic chemicals.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Sterile Processing Technician | Full Time | Evenings

Sterile Processing Technician | Full Time | Evenings

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