Sterile Processing Tech

TEEMA Solutions Group; Tahlequah (OK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing company is urgently seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. The candidate must possess BLS certification and have at least one year of certification. Responsibilities include sterilizing instruments, maintaining records, and preparing medical equipment. This position offers a weekday schedule with no overtime. Preferred pediatric experience and relevant certifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year certification as Certified Surgical Technologist.
• Required certifications: CBSPD, CRCST/HSPA or equivalent.
• Preferred certifications: CER (HSPA), CIS (HSPA), or CSIS (CBSPD).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver clean and sterilized instruments.
• Sterilize and organize medical equipment for procedures.
• Maintain records of sterilization and equipment maintenance.
• Reorder supplies and check expiration dates.

Skills

Certified Surgical Technologist (SPT)

BLS certification

Pediatric experience

Decontamination experience

Assembly experience with medical devices

Instrumentation experience

Sterilization experience

Job description

BACKFILL - URGENT

Certified Surgical Technologist (SPT) with BLS required

Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm, with no overtime (subject to change based on unit needs)

Facility Details: 4 inpatient operating rooms, 5 outpatient operating rooms, 2 outpatient endoscopy rooms

Call Requirements: 6 days/month, 1 weekend/month

Certifications: Required - CBSPD, CRCST/HSPA, or equivalent; Minimum of 1 year certification

Preferred Certifications: CER (HSPA), CIS (HSPA), or CSIS (CBSPD)

Additional Requirements: AHA BLS certification

Experience: Pediatric experience preferred

Equipment: Arthrex, Steris, Olympus, etc.; Royal blue scrubs

All RTO must be listed at the time of submission

Responsibilities include:

1. Preparing and delivering clean and sterilized instruments and equipment necessary for medical examinations, surgeries, medical carts, and clinical procedures
2. Sterilizing, wrapping, organizing, and preparing medical equipment and surgical instruments into instrument trays for use during clinical procedures
3. Laying out surgical gloves and gowns before each medical procedure
4. Collecting and manually cleaning used and contaminated medical equipment, supplies, and instruments for sorting and decontamination
5. Preparing and packing decontaminated medical tools and supplies for sterilization
6. Operating and monitoring sterilization equipment
7. Examining supplies meticulously to ensure their cleanliness
8. Checking and reporting any problems or issues with sterilization equipment to surgeons or supervisors and requesting replacements
9. Maintaining records of sterilization procedures, equipment maintenance, sterilized items, and supplies
10. Reordering medical and surgical supplies, controlling inventory, and checking expiration dates
11. Removing medical waste and disposing of it appropriately
12. Decontamination experience: Manual, Mechanical, HLD, experience using facility equipment
13. Assembly experience: Competent in care and handling of medical devices, equipment, and instruments
14. Instrumentation experience: General, Laparoscopic, Flexible endoscopes
15. Sterilization experience: Steam & Low Temperature Sterilization, with facility-specific equipment