Sterile Processing Tech (Evenings)

Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, GA is hiring a Central Sterile Processing Technician for an evenings shift. The role entails receiving, decontaminating, cleaning, wrapping and sterilizing instruments and linen packs, and preparing supplies for surgical procedures.

1 year experience in central supply is preferred, with CRCST certification to be obtained within 12 months of hire. The position is full-time with responsibilities including equipment testing, cart preparation, biological

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 0-1 year work experience in central supply (preferred).
• CRCST certification must be obtained within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• TECHNOLOGY AND EQUIPMENT USE: Demonstrates technical skill in using equipment appropriate for role. Understands equipment operation. Maintains equipment in working order. Troubleshoots equipment problems. Uses technology to increase productivity. Adapts to new technology.
• DOCUMENTATION: Documents and submits required information and data in a timely fashion. Clearly and accurately documents designated processes, policies, products, service offerings, etc. Ensures that documentation is tailored to expected readers / users. Uses correct terminology. Conforms to required style and format.
• CLEANING AND DECONTAMINATION OF PATIENT EQUIPMENT: Cleans and decontaminates patient equipment. Receives and cleans patient equipment. Test equipment to make sure it is working properly. Report defective equipment to supervisor.
• RECEIVING AND STOCKING SPECIALTY CART: Clean, decontaminate and stock all specialty carts. Receives and cleans specialty cart. Check cart for missing supplies and apply patient charges. Restock carts with appropriates supplies.
• BIOLOGICAL TESTING: Performs Biological Testing Biological testing on each steam sterilizers daily and with each that contains implants. Biological testing on each sterrad sterilizer daily. Biological testing on ETO machine. Documentation of all biological testing preform on each sterilizer.
• SCOPE CLEANING: Cleaning of GI scopes Bronchoscopes, etc. Receives, leak test, and decontaminate flexible scopes. Cleans scopes according to manufacture recommendations. Process scope using AER or Medtricide soaking solution.
• CASE CART PREPARATION: Assemble Case Cart for operating room procedures. Read case cart pick list. Prepare case cart for the next day schedule and any add on case.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CRCST Certification within 12 months of hire

Job description

Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, GA is hiring a Central Sterile Processing Technician for an evenings shift. The role entails receiving, decontaminating, cleaning, wrapping and sterilizing instruments and linen packs, and preparing supplies for surgical procedures.

1 year experience in central supply is preferred, with CRCST certification to be obtained within 12 months of hire. The position is full-time with responsibilities including equipment testing, cart preparation, biological