CNTRL STERILE PROCESSING TECH

Pioneers Medical Center; Meeker (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Pioneers Medical Center in Meeker, CO is seeking a Sterile Processing role within Surgical Services. This position focuses on decontamination, sterilization, and distribution of reusable medical devices for patient care.

The role requires a high school diploma and BLS within 3 months of hire, with prior experience preferred but not required. Strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and teamwork are essential in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification required within (3) months of hire or transfer.
• Previous or related experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate reusable equipment per OSHA standards.
• Assemble, sterilize, store, and distribute medical devices.
• Maintain sterile processing records accurately.
• Initiate and relay calls and messages.
• Prepare and sterilize supplies for patient care.
• Operate sterilizers and autoclaves.
• Label and issue sterile equipment to units.
• Assist in recordkeeping and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Detail oriented

Professional demeanor

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Integrity and confidentiality

Teamwork and adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BLS certification

Job description

Job Category: Nursing RN LPN CNA PCT MA CMA

Requisition Number: CNTRL001208

• Full-Time

Locations

Showing 1 location

Meeker, CO 81641, USA

Description

Reports to: Surgical Services Director

FLSA Classification: Full-Time, Non-Exempt, Hourly $21.61- $25.42

Essential Functions:

• Decontaminate reusable equipment in accordance with department and OSHA standards, ensuring good working order.
• Assemble, sterilize, store, and distribute reusable medical devices and supplies for patient care.
• Maintain sterile processing records in an accurate and timely manner.
• Initiate, receive, and relay calls and messages.
• Prepare, disinfect, test, assemble, sterilize, package, and distribute a variety of supplies, instruments, and equipment to be used in patient care.
• Often operate complicated disinfection and sterilization equipment.
• Collect all used equipment and supplies.
• Operate steam and gas sterilizers and autoclaves.
• Label processed equipment.
• Prepare and issue sterile equipment and supplies to patient care units as requested.
• Prepare supplies for surgery as directed.
• Prepare and assist in recordkeeping as directed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification required within (3) months of hire or transfer.
• Previous or related experience preferred, but not required.

Skills and Expectations:

• Kind and professional demeanor.
• Professional and well-groomed appearance at all times.
• Communicate positively and effectively, both written and verbally, with patients, family and staff.
• Demonstrate effective organizational skills in an evolving environment.
• Work with honesty, compassion and integrity at all times.
• Understand and adhere to the scope of service for the department and this position.
• Understand and adhere to to all of PMC's policies and procedures.
• Understand and adhere to PMC's Code of Conduct.
• Adhere to the strictest confidentiality and HIPPA regulations.
• Demonstrate a commitment to building and sustaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable working environment.
• Ability to remain calm and efficient in emergency situations.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Must be able to move and traverse the facility 50% of the time.
• Frequently transport objects weighing up to 50lbs.
• Occasionally position objects weighing up to 100lbs.
• Must be able to communicate and exchange information in a way others will understand.
• Must be able to recognize details such as color and depth within a few feet of the observer.
• Frequently operates computers, machinery, and other healthcare equipment.
• Constantly positions self to complete essential functions.
• May be required to wear N95s or PAPRs throughout the shift.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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