Sterile Processing Tech I — OR Instrument Specialist

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Granbury (TX); In loco; USD 22.000 - 30.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Community Health Systems, Inc. seeks a Sterile Processing Technician I to ensure clean, sterilized surgical instruments for operating rooms and procedures. You will pick instruments to support surgical cases while following hospital policies and infection control standards.

You will support patient safety by maintaining a sterile environment, adhering to protocols, and collaborating with healthcare personnel in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Competenze

• 0-2 years of experience in sterile processing, instrument reprocessing, or an operating room.

Mansioni

• Selects and supplies surgical instruments and equipment according to established protocols.
• Stocks and assembles case carts, ensuring proper inventory and availability of instruments and supplies for procedures.
• Organizes and stores sterilized instruments and supplies on appropriately labeled shelves to ensure easy accessibility.
• Monitors and restocks supply shelves and carts daily, ensuring adequate inventory for hospital needs.
• Adheres to infection control policies and procedures, including the use of standard precautions, to prevent hospital-acquired infections.
• Obtains, returns, and dispenses supplies and equipment within requested time frames, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
• Conducts inventory checks and replenishes expired or used items on emergency and supply carts.
• Communicates with nursing units to track and locate missing equipment and documents loss of supplies or equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Conoscenze

Surgical instrumentation knowledge

Protocol adherence

Infection control awareness

Inventory management

Teamwork and communication

Fast-paced environment handling

Descrizione del lavoro

Community Health Systems, Inc. seeks a Sterile Processing Technician I to ensure clean, sterilized surgical instruments for operating rooms and procedures. You will pick instruments to support surgical cases while following hospital policies and infection control standards.

You will support patient safety by maintaining a sterile environment, adhering to protocols, and collaborating with healthcare personnel in a fast-paced hospital setting.