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What is the role of a Sterile Processing Technician at Mary Greeley Medical Center?

The Sterile Processing Technician position at Mary Greeley Medical Center is a Full-time or part-time position opportunity in the Medical field.

Where is this Sterile Processing Technician job located?

Ames, Iowa, 50010, United States

What type of employment is offered for this Sterile Processing Technician role?

Full-time or part-time position

What is the expected salary for this Sterile Processing Technician job?

Compensation will be discussed during the hiring process.

Sterile Processing Technician job near me in Ames, Iowa at Mary Greeley Medical Center

Sterile Processing Technician

Position Summary
- Under general supervision accepts duties as assigned to provide quality prepared instrumentation and supplies to the surgical patients. Provides effective communication amongst all members of the surgical team. Ensures all actions taken in carrying out responsibilities support patient centered care. Performs related work as required.
Position Responsibilities
- Unit Specific Position Responsibilities
  - Inspects instruments for cleanliness, proper function and damage before assembly.
  - Prepares complete instrument sets, replaces missing or damaged instruments. Apply missing instrument label if replacement is not available.
  - Packages and labels equipment in appropriate sized peel pack.
  - Placement and/or protects delicate or sharp instruments appropriately.
  - Utilizes CensiTrac scanning tracking system in Decontamination, Assembly and Sterilizing areas. Correctly labels all items to be processed/sterilized with proper identification and location.
  - Issues sterile equipment and supplies to patient care units as requested.
  - Prepares and assembles surgical trays and equipment following established tray list for issue, storage or further processing (such as sterilization).
  - Prepares and maintains accurate records on all items sterilized.
  - Monitors, reads, documents and interprets all parameters for all sterilizers to assess proper function (Steam, VPro, NX Sterrad).
    - Internal, external and biological monitor systems are utilized
    - Placement of trays, wrapped items and peel pack will follow manufacturer’s instructions.
  - Prioritizes in order to meet deadlines for processing instrument sets.
  - Picks inventory for each OR case (scheduled and add on)
  - Cleans work areas.
  - Communicates with co-workers and health team members.
  - Restocks supplies, notify coordinator if stock is low or depleted. Checks for expiration dates and rotates in assigned areas.
  - Maintains knowledge of infection control policy/procedures.
  - Responsible for on-call duties as scheduled.
  - Performs other assigned duties.
Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience
- Required Qualifications (Including any licensure, certification, education):
- Organizational Requirements:
  - Maintain stroke education per regulatory requirements.
- Preferred Qualifications:
  - Completed Sterile Processing course or is certfied in Sterile Processing.
  - Highschool diploma or GED
- Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
  - Ability to understand and communicate oral and written English.
  - Ability to pursue and foster a sense of team and partnership across all disciplines.
  - Ability to assist nursing personnel and ancillary departments.
  - Ability to function promptly and appropriately under stressful conditions
  - Become Certified within 3 years of hire
  - Proficient knowledge of sterilization processes.
- Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
  - Skill in the use of specialized equipment and or techniques.

Sterile Processing Technician in Ames, Iowa at Mary Greeley Medical Center

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