$40/HR - Sterile Processing Tech Contract - FlexStaff

FlexStaff; Sharon (CT); Presencial; USD 28 000 - 36 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

FlexStaff in Sharon, CT seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to join our hospital operating room support team. You will disassemble, clean, sterilize, reassemble and package sterile supplies, follow procedures, and operate washers and sterilizers to ensure patient safety.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma, CRCST or CSPD certification, ability to lift 25 pounds, and strong English communication. This role requires continuing education and adherence to standards in a fast-paced

Qualificações

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• CRCST or CSPD certification (or provisional CRCST) required.
• Must complete continuing education credits to maintain certification.
• Prior experience with processing surgical instruments preferred.
• Ability to lift/carry 25 pounds; stand, bend, and reach for extended periods.
• Strong English communication (verbal and written).

Responsabilidades

• Disassemble, clean, sterilize, reassemble and package sterile supplies per specs.
• Follow procedures to use appropriate sterilization methods for different instruments.
• Operate washers, sterilizers, ultrasonic machines, steam and EO sterilizers, heat sealers.
• Adhere to instrument count sheets for sets and carts; rotate trays.
• Maintain contaminant-free work environment and safety protocols.

Conhecimentos

English proficiency

Manual dexterity

Lifting 25 lbs

Attention to detail

Formação académica

High School Diploma

CRCST/CSPD certification

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Responsibilities:

• Dissembles, cleans, sterilizes, reassembles and packages sterile supplies according to specifications and/or manufacturer instructions.
• Follows department procedures to use appropriate sterilization method for various types of instrumentation
• Operates washers, sterilizers, ultrasonic machines, steam and ethylene oxide sterilizers, heat sealers, and additional equipment during sterilization procedures
• Adheres to instrument count sheets for surgical sets and case carts
• Covers and rotates trays and sets per sterile storage guidelines
• Follows safety protocols to ensure no injury to self/others (proper body mechanics, protective apparel during decontamination procedures, etc.)
• Retrieves used trays, instruments and equipment from various surgical and clinical hospital areas for decontamination
• Examines instruments and patient care equipment for cleanliness, proper assembly and functionality
• Identifies malfunctioning items, records related information, and promptly notifies supervisor or biomedical engineer
• Receives and fills requisitions from hospital departments and nursing units.Communicates with perioperative staff regarding related instrument needs
• Transports sterile supplies to assigned surgical and clinical locations
• Assists in ordering, stocking and maintaining department inventory levels
• Performs required duties to maintain a contaminant-free work environment.
• Documents and maintains records of daily activities according to department policies and procedures
• Adheres to AORN, AAMI and Joint Commission standards (e.g biological, chemical and mechanical monitoring) in the performance of duties. Participates in department quality control programs and in-service training, as required
• Performs related duties as required

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required
• Sterile processing certification (CRCST or CSPD) OR provisional certification (CRCST), required
• Must complete minimum annual continuing education credits required by NY State AND additional continuing education credits required to maintain certification status
• Prior experience processing surgical information, preferred
• Abilityto lift/carry 25 pounds, required. Manual dexterity, ability to stand, bend, lift and/or reach for extended periods of time, required
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (verbally and in writing) and follow oral and/or written instructions, required.

*Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).