Sterile Processing Tech: Instrument Decontamination

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Fox Chapel (Allegheny County); Presencial; USD 40.000 - 58.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Pittsburgh VA Medical Center in Pittsburgh, PA, is seeking a Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing). The incumbent will receive contaminated devices and perform decontamination and sterilization within the Sterile Processing Service, following sterile technique standards.

Qualifications include either six months experience or one year of related education, with options for combinations. Knowledge of sterilization, surgical instruments, and universal precautions is required.

Formación

• Six months of experience demonstrating ability to perform the work.
• One year above high school with health care related courses such as sterile processing or related programs.
• Equivalent combination of experience and education.

Responsabilidades

• Receive contaminated critical and semi-critical reusable medical devices.
• Perform decontamination and sterilization of reusable medical equipment.
• Apply basic sterile processing techniques within the Sterile Processing Service.

Conocimientos

Knowledge of surgical instruments used

Universal precautions knowledge

Medical terminology knowledge

Sterility principles knowledge

Ability to read and interpret written

Educación

One year above high school with health care related courses

Two years above high school with 12 semester hours in related courses

Four academic years above high school leading to a Bachelor's degree with related courses

Descripción del empleo

The Pittsburgh VA Medical Center in Pittsburgh, PA, is seeking a Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing). The incumbent will receive contaminated devices and perform decontamination and sterilization within the Sterile Processing Service, following sterile technique standards.

Qualifications include either six months experience or one year of related education, with options for combinations. Knowledge of sterilization, surgical instruments, and universal precautions is required.