Sterile Processing Technician (Gainesville, FL) in Gainesville, Florida at Cameo Consulting Group, LLC

Cameo Consulting Group, LLC is seeking qualified and available Sterile Processing Technicians to support the Department of Veteran Affairs hospital in Gainesville, FL. The position is available immediately.

TASKS AND DUTIES:

Decontamination:

• Knowledge, and experience in removing gross contamination.
• Pre–sterilizing biological contamination before handling.
• Decontaminate all reusable supplies and equipment.
• Experience with visually examining items for damage, deterioration, or imperfections such as rust, pitting, and cracks.

Assembles/Package/Wrap/Sterilize Supply Items:

• Knowledge or experience in packaging individual items or assembling items into sets or trays.
• Assemble trays or sets according to guides and in a logical manner, permitting effective sterilization.
• Sterilizes items comparing control tests to determine that correct parameters (e.g. time, temperature, and pressure)
• Examine items to ensure that gross contamination has been removed.

Distribute Supply Items to Wards, Clinic Units or Operating Rooms:

• Knowledge of distributing items according to established requirements, special requests or as requisitioned.
• Perform daily inventories of wards or units supply areas and replenishes to appropriate stock levels.
• Consult with customers on items in short supply or out of stock.
• Maintain records on stock levels.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two years of experience as a medical supply/sterile processing technician OR Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) with 0 years of experience
• Knowledge of sterilization methods

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to carry up to 25 pounds
• Positive Attitude. Desire to Learn, and professionalism.