Sterile Processing Technician - Surgical Services - Endoscopy - FT - Days - MHW

Memorial Healthcare System; Florida; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Healthcare System is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to receive, clean, disinfect and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The role requires attention to detail, adherence to safety protocols and the ability to work on a 5-day schedule from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm with on-call weekends. Prior experience with colonoscopes, endoscopes, and respiratory scopes is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required).
• 1 year of Sterile Processing experience preferred.
• Experience with cleaning, high level disinfection and reprocessing of scopes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs and documents required quality assurance testing and inspections.
• Cleans, disinfects, decontaminates, and sterilizes surgical instruments and equipment using appropriate methods and substances.
• Properly disposes of bio-hazardous substances, chemicals, medical waste, and supplies.

Skills

Sterile Processing

Disinfection

Quality Assurance

Hand Hygiene

Organization

Communication

Critical Thinking

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Autoclave

Sterilization Equipment

Job description

At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience.

Summary

Receives, cleans, sterilizes and stores surgical instruments and equipment.

** 5 days per week; 8a - 4:30p; weekends on call rotation **

** Experience with the cleaning, high level disinfection and reprocess of Colonoscopes, Endoscopes, Respiratory Scopes, difficult intubation scopes is preferred **

Responsibilities

• Performs and documents required quality assurance testing and inspections.
• Cleans, disinfects, decontaminates, and sterilizes surgical instruments and equipment using appropriate methods and substances.
• Properly disposes of bio-hazardous substances, chemicals, medical waste, and supplies.

Competencies

ACCOUNTABILITY, CUSTOMER SERVICE, EQUIPMENT STERILIZATION, HAND HYGIENE, ORGANIZATION SKILLS, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education And Certification Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)

Additional Job Information

Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, effective communications skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Required Work Experience: One (1) year of experience as a Sterile Processing Technician preferred. Other Information: Successful completion of a recognized training program in Central Sterile Processing preferred.

Working Conditions And Physical Requirements

• Bending and Stooping = 0%
• Climbing = 0%
• Keyboard Entry = 80%
• Kneeling = 0%
• Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 0%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
• Reaching = 60%
• Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 80%
• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 0%
• Running = 0%
• Sitting = 40%
• Squatting = 40%
• Standing = 80%
• Walking = 80%
• Audible Speech = 80%
• Hearing Acuity = 80%
• Smelling Acuity = 0%
• Taste Discrimination = 0%
• Depth Perception = 80%
• Distinguish Color = 40%
• Seeing - Far = 80%
• Seeing - Near = 80%
• Bio hazardous Waste = 80%
• Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 80%
• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 80%
• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 80%
• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 80%
• Asbestos = 0%
• Cytotoxic Chemicals = 40%
• Dust = 60%
• Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 80%
• Hazardous Chemicals = 80%
• Hazardous Medication = 80%
• Latex = 60%
• Computer Monitor = 80%
• Domestic Animals = 0%
• Extreme Heat/Cold = 60%
• Fire Risk = 40%
• Hazardous Noise = 80%
• Heating Devices = 80%
• Hypoxia = 0%
• Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
• Magnetic Fields = 0%
• Moving Mechanical Parts = 80%
• Needles/Sharp Objects = 80%
• Potential Electric Shock = 40%
• Potential for Physical Assault = 0%
• Radiation = 0%
• Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
• Unprotected Heights = 0%
• Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 60%

Shift

Days

Disclaimer:

This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

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