Sterile Processing Tech: Decontam, Sterilize & Log

Baton Rouge General Medical Center; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Baton Rouge General Medical Center is seeking a Central Sterile Processing professional to decontaminate, sterilize, and monitor central sterile equipment in accordance with department standards and JCAHO guidelines.

Responsibilities include packing and labeling med/surg supplies, maintaining sterilizer logs, and ensuring the cleanliness of the processing area while adhering to HIPAA safety standards.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of sterile processing tasks from decontam to sterilization.
• Previous experience in Central Sterile Processing or Operating Room schedule preferred.
• Previous experience with medical/surgical supplies and equipment preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred, or 2 years work experience.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates, sterilizes and monitors Central Sterile Processing equipment according to department standards and JCAHO guidelines.
• Packs and labels med/surg supplies and equipment accurately and logs each article in the sterilizer Log Book.
• Loads sterilizer properly with med/surg supplies and equipment, and sterilizes according to established protocols
• Maintains cleanliness of Central Sterile Processing area and monitors accordingly.
• Monitors sterilizer functions by use of a Bowie Dick Test, chemical and biological indicators, temperature graphs/tape printouts for all sterilizers.
• Maintains accurate log of sterilizer maintenance by Biomedical Engineering department and Advanced Sterilization Products & Services
• Processes linens and gathers soiled equipment and reusable supplies from all nursing units for reprocessing and returns to Central Supply for redistribution (MC only).
• De-lints, folds, and packs linen and assembles Linen Packs according to Operating Room specifications.
• Sterilizes Linen Packs to meet demand of the Operating Room on a daily basis using PAR form for Operating Room linens.
• Hand washes (as needed) and pressure washes (as needed) instruments according to standards.
• Accurately counts & assembles instrument sets as stated on Assembly Count Sheet.
• Makes routine rounds to all nursing stations to gather used reusable supplies and equipment.
• Decontaminates equipment and supplies according to guidelines for return to Central Supply.
• Logs in log book and brought to Central Supply for redistribution
• Assemble case carts for the Operating Room (BB) schedule for the next day.
• Uses pick ticket for defined surgical procedures to gather necessary med/surg items and instrument set(s) to accommodate OR's schedule.
• Unused stock from the Operating Room is put back on shelves for recirculation.
• Prepares case carts accurately according to physician preference lists.
• Notifies appropriate personnel of inventory deficiencies.
• Implement Recall procedures according to General Health System policy & procedure.
• Implements immediate recall procedures when notified by the Laboratory of a possible biological culture.
• Gathers all affected sterilized supplies and notifies department managers and/or charge person of supplies not retrieved so physicians may be notified of their use.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sterile processing

Safety practices

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2 years work experience

Job description

Baton Rouge General Medical Center is seeking a Central Sterile Processing professional to decontaminate, sterilize, and monitor central sterile equipment in accordance with department standards and JCAHO guidelines.

Responsibilities include packing and labeling med/surg supplies, maintaining sterilizer logs, and ensuring the cleanliness of the processing area while adhering to HIPAA safety standards.