Part-Time Sterilization Technician — OR Instrument Specialist

RiverView Health; Crookston (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

RiverView Health in Crookston, MN, is hiring a Sterilization Technician (Part-Time) to join our centralized sterilization team. The successful candidate will perform decontamination, preparation, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instruments across the facility while following infection control standards.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED and current American Heart BLS certification; training will be provided if needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Current American Heart BLS certification. If not, current training will be provided and certification must be obtained within 6 months from date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Operates all required equipment and machinery accurately and safely, prepares, assembles, and sterilizes instruments and supplies according to parameters of sterilization in accordance with The Department of Health, TJC, OSHA, CDC, AAMI and AORN standards.
• Maintains appropriate records, and monitors quality control and infection control standards.
• Provides asset management and support of surgical instruments and trays belonging to or consigned to the facility.
• Correctly peel-packs supplies/instruments, wraps instruments for sterilization, inspect each instrument for use, function, completeness and cleanliness.
• Promotes professional growth by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; communicates with operating room staff to provide required instruments.
• Is responsible for reporting damaged or malfunctioning equipment to CSR Coordinator or Director of Surgical Services for replacement.
• Provides resources to nursing staff regarding responsibilities of proper sterilization techniques.
• Cleans, sets up, sterilizes and distributes instruments as scheduled on each shift.
• Adheres to Joint Commission Standards and other regulatory requirements.
• Lifts and moves trays of instruments and patient care equipment up to 25 lbs.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

RiverView Health in Crookston, MN, is hiring a Sterilization Technician (Part-Time) to join our centralized sterilization team. The successful candidate will perform decontamination, preparation, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instruments across the facility while following infection control standards.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED and current American Heart BLS certification; training will be provided if needed.