Sterile Processing - Sterile Processing Tech

Cynet Health; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Tech for an 11-month assignment in the Rochester area. Evening shift, 8 hours per shift, with a travel requirement of 6 months. Must hold a Certified Sterile Processor credential (HSPA or CBSPD) and BLS, and have a minimum of three years in Sterile Processing, with prior work in a large hospital.

The role involves decontamination, sterilization, assembling instrument pans, and maintaining documentation and quality assurance for sterile supplies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of Sterile Processing experience.
• Large hospital experience (500 beds or more)
• Must have travel experience (6 months)
• Two professional references from the last two assignments

Responsibilities

• Inspects, assembles, packages, and sterilizes surgical instrument pans, procedural trays, technical equipment, and surgical case carts.
• Selects the method of packaging and sterilization while consulting with the Processing Manager as needed.
• Examines surgical instrumentation for cleanliness, proper assembly, and function.
• Assembles instrument sets, ensuring the appropriate number and type of instruments per established protocols.
• Handles instruments appropriately to ensure successful sterilization.
• Completes count and supply sheets to document contents of trays.
• Follows established procedures to package and wrap trays and instruments to guarantee sterilization.
• Operates steam sterilizers in accordance with established procedures.
• Checks time, pressure, and temperature gauges frequently to maintain proper levels.
• Loads and unloads sterilizers and places items on shelves for distribution.
• Performs simple maintenance of sterilizers, such as cleaning drain baskets.
• Assures sterility by preparing cultures, reviewing test packs processed, interpreting results, and completing required documentation.
• Checks and adjusts medical equipment based on specific procedures to ensure instruments and equipment operate according to specifications prior to issuing.
• Sends all equipment not meeting specifications to the appropriate area for repair.
• Decontaminates surgical instruments and equipment in line with established procedures.
• Prevents cross-contamination by adhering to established protocols.
• Sets up decontamination equipment for operation and cleans and disinfects work areas upon completion of shifts.
• Handles infectious waste and linen according to established standards to ensure continuous workflow and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Receives and stores supplies from vendors and hospital areas.
• Checks stock against requisitions upon receipt.
• Documents stock received and reports discrepancies.
• Assists in maintaining par levels of inventory.
• Documents and fills orders for surgical supplies for patient care areas and delivers supplies when warranted.
• Maintains records of equipment inventory use, frequency of servicing, and equipment not meeting specifications that are referred for repair.
• Responsible for quality assurance on all sterile supplies and instruments.
• Performs daily quality assurance checks on stock levels, sterility dates, and accuracy of procedure carts.
• Responsible for critical documentation such as biologicals and sterilizer load sheets.

Skills

Sterile Processing

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Certified Sterile Processor (HSPA or CBSPD)

BLS

Job description

Sterile Processing - Sterile Processing Tech

Profession: Sterile Processing

Specialty: Sterile Processing Technician

Duration: 11 months

Shift: Evenings

Hours per Shift: 8 hours

Experience: Minimum of 3 years

License: None specified

Certifications: Certified Sterile Processor (HSPA or CBSPD), BLS

Must-Have:

• Certified Sterile Processor (HSPA or CBSPD)
• BLS
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Sterile Processing Technician
• Large hospital experience (500 beds or more)
• Must have travel experience (6 months)
• Two professional references from the last two assignments

Description:The Department of Sterile and Materials Processing is a state-of-the-art instrument processing and sterilizing facility.The Sterile Processing Department assists in the decontamination, High-Level Disinfection (HLD), assembling, sterilization, and distribution of clean and sterile surgical instruments, trays, and pans.These functions are performed by advanced decontamination, HLD, and sterilization equipment.Instruments, trays, and pans are assembled, processed, and distributed to multiple operating rooms, units, and clinics.These items are tracked by a bar code system.

Key Responsibilities:Inspects, assembles, packages, and sterilizes surgical instrument pans, procedural trays, technical equipment, and surgical case carts.Selects the method of packaging and sterilization while consulting with the Processing Manager as needed.Examines surgical instrumentation for cleanliness, proper assembly, and function.Assembles instrument sets, ensuring the appropriate number and type of instruments per established protocols.Handles instruments appropriately to ensure successful sterilization.Completes count and supply sheets to document contents of trays.Follows established procedures to package and wrap trays and instruments to guarantee sterilization.

Operates steam sterilizers in accordance with established procedures.Checks time, pressure, and temperature gauges frequently to maintain proper levels.Loads and unloads sterilizers and places items on shelves for distribution.Performs simple maintenance of sterilizers, such as cleaning drain baskets.Assures sterility by preparing cultures, reviewing test packs processed, interpreting results, and completing required documentation.

Checks and adjusts medical equipment based on specific procedures to ensure instruments and equipment operate according to specifications prior to issuing.Sends all equipment not meeting specifications to the appropriate area for repair.

Decontaminates surgical instruments and equipment in line with established procedures.Prevents cross-contamination by adhering to established protocols.Sets up decontamination equipment for operation and cleans and disinfects work areas upon completion of shifts.Handles infectious waste and linen according to established standards to ensure continuous workflow and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Receives and stores supplies from vendors and hospital areas.Checks stock against requisitions upon receipt.Documents stock received and reports discrepancies.Assists in maintaining par levels of inventory.Documents and fills orders for surgical supplies for patient care areas and delivers supplies when warranted.Maintains records of equipment inventory use, frequency of servicing, and equipment not meeting specifications that are referred for repair.

Responsible for quality assurance on all sterile supplies and instruments.Performs daily quality assurance checks on stock levels, sterility dates, and accuracy of procedure carts.Responsible for critical documentation such as biologicals and sterilizer load sheets.