Sterile Processing Technician Part Time in Columbus, Georgia at Hughston

Assists surgery staff requests for surgical case carts, supplies, equipment and trays. Prioritizes appropriately and delivers in a timely manner.

Retrieves soiled equipment, decontaminates and prepares for re-issue.

Accurately prepares instrument trays and packs, sterilizes’ protects items and self by handling equipment properly to prevent damage and loss. Follows PPE protocols.

Demonstrates knowledge of care and cleaning of lumens.

Prior to sterilization, completes component check of each instrument to verify completeness and proper function of each instrument.

Identifies that instrumentation coming from the washer decontaminator has been completely cleaned.

Demonstrates the ability to reassemble any instrument disassembled for decontamination.

Verifies all instrument mechanisms are working smoothly. Prioritizes and assembles standard and complex surgical instrumentation sets for the next day’s surgical schedule.

Confirms that conditions for sterilization have been met.

Documents what type and number of items in each load, sterilization date, and equipment log.

Performs routine equipment maintenance and terminal cleaning.

Demonstrates responsibility for own competency, mandatory programs and annual performance evaluation by maintaining all personal date up to date.

Participates in the orientation of new employees

Participates in the management of supplies for trays contain implants and sterile department supplies.

Documents any missing instruments on the outside of each instrument tray. Consults with RN Manager and Director.

Works as a member of the total Surgical Services team to foster interdepartmental success.

Performs other related work as requested.

Actively participates in the Department’s housekeeping responsibilities and duties

One (1) year experience in disinfection/sterilization and utilizing technical sterilization equipment involving multiple parts within the medical field.

Graduate from an approved Central Sterilization Technician Program.

Understanding of sterilization techniques.

Knowledge of different sterilization methods and equipment.

Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) credential