Sterile Processing Technician, FT40

Campbell Clinic Pc; Olive Branch (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan Matching + Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Campbell Clinic Germantown is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to manage the daily sterile room operations within the Operating Room. Responsibilities include maintaining sterile technique, instrument handling, and infection prevention.

The role requires 1 year of sterile processing experience, a Certified Sterile Processor Certification, and a BLS certification, with orthopaedic experience preferred. This is a full-time, on-site position in Germantown, TN.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• 1 year of sterile processing experience required.
• Certified Sterile Processor Certification required and must be maintained.
• BLS certification required.
• Orthopaedic surgery experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Possesses knowledge of sterile techniques, instrumentation, identification and use, and understands infection prevention.
• Ensures equipment is cleaned, inspected, tested, and maintained according to sterile technique principles, maintaining instrumentation and documentation for caseload.
• Troubleshoots problems related to equipment, supplies and service; takes corrective action when breaks in technique occur and informs the appropriate personnel.
• Uses chemicals/cleaning fluids safely and ensures waste is collected and disposed of per MSDS and OSHA regulations.
• Monitors operative schedule and communicates with vendors to ensure required supplies and implants are available for service continuity.
• Maintains State and Federal sterility paperwork and other documentation to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sterile techniques

Infection prevention

Teamwork

Equipment troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Regular Full-Time Surgery Center Germantown, Germantown, TN, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 3437

Note: This is a full-time position, working 40 hours per week.

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for the daily activities and operations of the Sterile Processing Room within the Operating Room to provide sterile instruments and supplies in accordance with professional standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential Functions Statement(s)

1. Possesses knowledge of sterile techniques, instrumentation, identification and use, and understands the importance of infection prevention

2. Ensures equipment is cleaned, inspected, tested, and maintained according to principles of sterile technique, thereby consistently maintaining instrumentation and documentation needed for caseload

3. Troubleshoots problems related to equipment, supplies and service. Takes appropriate corrective action when break in technique occurs and informs the appropriate personnel

4. Exercises caution when using chemicals/cleaning fluids that are toxic or caustic and ensures that solid/infectious waste is collected and delivered to collection area in a timely manner in accordance with MSDS and OSHA regulations

5. Monitors operative schedule and communicates with vendors and representatives to ensure required supplies and implants are available for continuity of provisions of services

6. Responsible for maintaining State and Federal sterility paperwork and other needed documentation to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations

7. Regular and predictable attendance

8. Ability to work in a cooperative manner with others

9. Performs all other duties as assigned

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) required.

Experience

1 year of sterile processing experience required.

Orthopaedic surgery experience preferred.

Knowledge of methods and procedures for contamination control.

Knowledge of surgical instruments, equipment and supplies.

Certifications

Certified Sterile Processor Certification required and must be maintained.

BLS certification required.

Campbell Clinic Benefit Summary:

Campbell Clinic offers a lucrative benefit package to support employees and their families.

• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• HRA Option
• Flexible Spending Account
• Basic Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance Option
• Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Critical Illness Insurance
• 401(k) Plan Matching + Profit Sharing
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Personal/Sick Time
• Paid Holidays

ADA Disclaimer: In developing this job, description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled