STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN FT [0373]

A-Team Solutions; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending account (FSA)

401K with employer match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

A-Team Solutions in Gainesville, FL seeks a Sterile Processing Technician for full-time night shift 2300-0730. The role focuses on asepsis, sterilization, HLD, and quality assurance in the SPS department.

The ideal candidate will have CRCST or OR Technician training with 2+ years of documented experience, strong knowledge of steam autoclaving, chemical sterilants, and PPE protocols; must read and write English and thrive in a loud environment.

Qualifications

• Must have theory and practice of asepsis to prevent infection.
• Knowledge of microbiology as it relates to sterilization and HLD.
• Experience with steam autoclaving and chemical sterilants.
• Familiarity with Bowie-Dick, biological indicators and sterilization testing.
• Experience with HLD systems (Medivator, Trophon, CIDEX OPA).
• Understanding of surgical instrument handling, maintenance and reprocessing.
• Ability to read and follow detailed manufacturer instructions.
• Ability to work in a loud environment while wearing PPE.

Responsibilities

• Perform sterile processing including cleaning, sterilizing, and storage of instruments.
• Conduct biological testing and record results of sterilization tests.
• Operate steam autoclaves and chemical sterilants per procedures.
• Maintain QA procedures and equipment maintenance logs.
• Assist with loading/unloading, inventory, and instrument identification.

Skills

Asepsis knowledge

Microbiology

Sterilization processes

PPE compliance

English language (reading/writing)

Procedural follow-through

Education

CRCST certification

CRCST training program graduate

Operating Room Technician training with 2+ years

US military Surgical Technician training with 2+ years

Job description

A-Team Solutions is seeking Sterile Processing Technician for full time position, for night shift 2300-0730

QUALIFICATIONS:

Provider must meet one or more of the following qualifications:

• Certification as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or higher by International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM).
• Graduation from a nationally recognized CRCST training program with a minimum of 2 current years of documented work in the field.
• Graduation from a nationally recognized Operating Room Technician training program with a minimum of 2 current years of documented work experience in a Sterile Processing Service environment.
• Graduation from a US military training program for Surgical Technicians with a minimum of 2 current years of documented work experience in a Sterile Processing Service environment.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Must have a practical knowledge of theory, principles, practice and techniques of asepsis to prevent the spread of infection.
• Must have a practical knowledge of microbiology and the principles as they apply to surgical supply operations as they relate to the resistance of microorganisms to external destructive agents such as heat and chemicals used for sterilization and High Level Disinfection (HLD).
• Must have a working knowledge of standard procedures for steam autoclaving including, but not necessarily limited to:
• Biological testing of sterilization efficacy utilizing commercially available incubated biological test vials.
• Chemical indicators, internal and external, used for identifying steam sterilization exposure.
• Use, purpose, and correct interpretation of the Bowie-Dick test.
• Interpretation and proper recording of results of all sterilization tests.
• Must have a working knowledge of standard procedures for use of chemical sterilization such as Sterrad, including, but not necessarily limited to:
• Biological testing of sterilization efficacy utilizing commercially available incubated biological test vials.
• Chemical indicators, internal and external, used for identifying sterilization exposure.
• Processes for routine operator maintenance, including replenishment of sterilant cartridges.
• Interpretation and proper recording of results of all sterilization tests.
• Must have a working knowledge of standard procedures for use of HLD systems such as Medivator Advantage, Trophon, and manual HLD utilizing Cidex OPA.
• Must be aware of and capable of performing on a routine daily basis all testing and quality assurance procedures associated with use of these devices and chemicals.
• Must have a good working knowledge of the availability, economics, use, operation, maintenance, assembly and disassembly of the full range of surgical supplies, instruments, equipment and the specific cleaning, sterilizing and storage requirements of each.
• Must possess a very broad knowledge of all types of surgical and clinical instrumentation. This knowledge must include sufficient working knowledge to be able to identify damaged or broken instruments, and be able to find a suitable replacement item if available.
• Knowledge of surgical specialty instrumentation must include a minimum of the following specialties:
• General; including laparoscopic instrumentation
• Must have knowledge of medical and surgical terminology, human anatomy, and physiology.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of aseptic principles and techniques including characteristics of various types of detergents, and cleaning techniques.
• Must have knowledge of the proper handling, cleaning, and reprocessing for use of flexible endoscopes such as colonoscopes and gastroscopes.
• Must be able to fallow detailed, step by step instructions provided by the manufacturer for the handling, cleaning, and sterilization or HLD processing of a large variety of surgical and clinical Reusable Medical Equipment (RME).
• Must be capable of performing all physical demands of the SPS department including but not limited to:
• Prolonged standing, frequently as much as 8 hours per duty day with normal rest and meal breaks.
• Frequent lifting of instrument baskets weighing up to 25 pounds and occasional lifting of objects up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent pushing and pulling of carts weighing several hundred pounds.
• Frequent and repetitive bending to floor level. Frequent and repetitive lifting above the shoulders, with occasional lifts above the head.
• Must be able to read, write, and understand the English language.
• Must be capable of working in a loud environment with occasional very loud noises.
• Must be capable of wearing required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for 8 hours of a duty day with normal rest and meal breaks.
• Must be capable of working in a hot and humid environment while wearing PPE.
• Must be capable of performing repetitive work for long periods of time.
• Must be flexible and able to change tasks at a moment's notice. A-Team Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer

• Full-Time Employees: Medical, dental, vision, FSA, 401K with employer match, paid holidays, paid time off.