Sterile Process Tech (PRN)

Surgery Partners, Inc.; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Instrument Technician at Wilmington Surgcare in Wilmington, NC is responsible for the care and preparation of surgical instruments and supplies. The role maintains inventory, orders supplies for the area, and tests sterilizers, keeping accurate records.

Required is a High School diploma with current Basic Life Support certification. Prior instrument technician experience and knowledge of aseptic technique are preferred; strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential to support

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• Certification in instrument processing or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Care for and prepare surgical instruments and supplies.
• Maintain inventory levels and order supplies for the area.
• Perform testing of sterilizers and keep accurate records.

Skills

Sterilization knowledge

Aseptic technique

Instrument handling

Interpersonal skills

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Sterilizer testing

Job description

Wilmington Surgcare
Wilmington, NC 28401, USA

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Instrument Technician is responsible for the care and preparation of surgical instruments and supplies. The technician maintains established inventory levels by checking supplies and equipment. Orders supplies for the area. The technician performs the appropriate testing of all sterilizers and keeps accurate records.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High School graduate or equivalent.

PREFERRED:

Instrument technician experience, 2 years or equivalent experience in hospital materials management department.

REQUIRED LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION:

Certification Required.

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of standard precautions, aseptic technique and principles of sterilization and instrument handling.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Additional languages preferred.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Participates in opportunities of continuing education.

Demonstrates the ability to utilize recognized channels of communication.

Demonstrates the ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with patients, co workers, and other health team members.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Standing:
• 66-100%
• 0-33%
• Walking:
• 34-66%
• Lifting:
• 0-50 lbs as needed
• Carrying:
• 0-25 lbs as needed
• Pushing:
• 0-400 lbs on wheels with assistance
• Climbing:
• 1-5 flights of stairs as necessary
• Pulling:
• Rarely
• Proper bending as necessary to pick things off the floor
• Rarely
• Rotating:
• Shoulders as necessary
• None
• Kneeling:
• Rarely
• Reaching:
• Overhead as necessary but limited.
• General comments: Visual and hearing senses must be adequate to communicate, read printout and other reports, distinguish colors, ability to focus and depth perception. Manual dexterity to handle, feel and manipulate instruments and equipment.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

• Inside:
• 95-100%
• 0-5%
• Temperature:
• 30F - 115F
• Fumes:
• Occasional
• Dust:
• Occasional
• Gases:
• None
• Occasional
• Mist:
• Occasional
• Radiation:
• None
• Noise or Vibrations: Sterilizers, medical equipment, running equipment, testing equipment, alarm buzzers, cleaning machines, phones, computer and printer, and some office equipment
• Hazards: Contact with communicable diseases, electrical equipment, blood borne pathogens, etc. Exposed to wet conditions, toxic chemicals, hot and moving mechanical parts. Sharp objects.

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

• Instrument Tech
• Sterile Processor

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