Surgical Sterile Processing Technician PRN

Banner Health Corporate; Torrington (WY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Banner Health seeks a Surgical/Sterile Processing Technician for Torrington Community Hospital. You scrub, prepare, and hand sterile instruments for orthopedic, general, OB/GYN, Urology, and ENT cases in a fast-paced OR environment.

This PRN role requires strong aseptic technique, meticulous organization, and the ability to support the surgical team during procedures on an as-needed basis.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Manual dexterity and ability to stay organized in stressful situations.
• Knowledge of aseptic technique and sterilization processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepares for surgical procedures by pulling instruments and supplies.
• Anticipates surgeon needs and passes instruments during surgery.
• Maintains aseptic technique and proper disposal of sharps and trash.
• Decontaminates and assembles instruments and prepares cases for processing.
• Assembles instrument trays and inspects for damage; manages inventory.
• Operates decontamination equipment and maintains a clean work area.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Ability to work under pressure

Sterilization techniques

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Surgical instruments

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Primary City/State: Torrington, Wyoming Department Name: Surg-Hosp Work Shift: Day Job Category: Clinical Care We’re proud that Banner Health has earned Great Place To Work® Certification™ for the third consecutive year. We’re committed to a workplace culture where team members trust the people they work for, take genuine pride in their work, and enjoy collaborating with colleagues. Discover career opportunities and join our dedicated team of professionals. The future is full of possibilities. At Banner Health, we’re excited about what the future holds for health care. That’s why we’re changing the industry to make the experience the best it can be.

Located just 1-hour from Cheyenne and situated on the banks of the North Platte River, Torrington thrives on its rural pace and charm and offers plenty of outdoor adventures. Opened in 1977, Torrington Community Hospital is a critical access hospital that provides excellent medical care to residents in southeast Wyoming and bordering Nebraska communities.

As a Surgical/Sterile Processing Technician at Torrington Community Hospital, you will be scrubbing surgical cases including Orthopedic, General, OB/GYN, Urology, and ENT. You will be acting as an endoscopy technician and working in central sterile processing. If being part of this growing Surgical Team sounds like something you want to be a part of,

This is a PRN position. You will work on a as needed basis when coverage is needed. Department operates Monday-Thursday 6:00am-6:30pm. Community Hospital in Torrington, Wyo. is a 25-bed critical access hospital.

We take pride in providing thoughtful medical care to residents in southeast Wyoming and bordering Nebraska communities, and we live our commitment to these communities in many ways. In fact, with the recent completion of an extensive expansion and remodel initiative, we are at an exciting and pivotal point in our development. We offer an innovative environment that includes digital mammography, a state-of-the-art emergency department, electronic medical records and a computerized OB system designed to reduce the chances of complications during labor and delivery. In addition, our location in close proximity to the Black Hills, Rocky Mountains and Denver offers a wide variety of lifestyle advantages, including small town charm and limitless recreational activities.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position selects and places surgical instruments, supplies and equipment during surgery. Scrubs and provides instruments, sutures, and other sterile supplies during surgical procedure. In addition, is responsible for the proper care and handling of all general and specialty instruments including the cleaning, assembly, preparation, and sterilization of surgical instrumentation.

CORE FUNCTIONS

• Prepares for surgical procedures. Pulls appropriate instruments and supplies and ensures good working order of instruments. Reviews case carts for correct instruments and supplies. Plans ahead for upcoming surgical case needs.
• Anticipates the surgeon's needs. Passes instruments, retracts tissue and operates equipment during surgery.
• Demonstrates the principles of aseptic technique and universal precautions throughout the procedure. Disposes of sharps and trash and places used supplies into case cart for processing. Participates in counting of sharps, instruments and sponges. Prepares instruments for cleaning following each case.
• Decontaminates, assembles and packages all instruments following established protocols as well as perform necessary repairs, reassembles and stores specialized surgical instruments. Prepares all order requests as necessary for replacement parts for instruments and additional equipment as necessary or upon request of physicians.
• Assembles general surgical instrument trays, power equipment sets and all implant systems in accordance with the specifications on the inventory sheets. Inspects instruments to ensure they are in good working condition, removing and placing damaged instruments in the repair box. Determines the priority level of instrument sets and single instruments to be processed following established protocols.
• Utilizes Standard Precautions, thoroughly decontaminating and separating surgical instrument sets, power equipment, OR case carts, implant systems, patient care equipment and all other reusable items returned to Central Sterile Processing workroom. Communicates needs for equipment maintenance and replacement and assists in process of all directly related supplies. Communicates with all customers as to the availability of instrumentation as needed for procedures.
• Loads and operates washer decontaminators, ultrasonic cleaners, cart washers, steam gun and heat sealers and all other equipment used in the decontamination process. Maintains a clean and safe environment by adhering to Standard Precautions and Infection Control practices.
• Ensures that all surgeon preference cards and pick lists are accurate. Assists with OR turnover between cases and transporting patients. Assist and supports anesthesia services. Participates in stocking, replenishing supplies and cleaning operating rooms.
• This position follows safety procedures in regards to medication labeling, appropriate handling of specimens, appropriate handling of sharps, time-out procedure, radiation and laser safety, infection control, assembling and disassembling instruments. Participates in emergency call rotation. Internal customers are patients, surgeons, and nursing staff. External customers may include practicing physicians and patient families.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge and current basic life support certification.
• The position requires manual dexterity and the ability to maintain professional decorum in highly stressful emergent situations.
• The position requires the ability to be conscientious, organized, and orderly and the ability to respond quickly to the needs of the surgeon and patient.
• Must stay abreast of new developments in the field.
• Requires knowledge of surgical instrumentation, patient related supplies, materials, equipment, aseptic and sterilization techniques.
• Must have mechanical aptitude with the ability to break down moving parts, clean, lubricate and reassemble, problem solve incomplete trays and missing instrumentation and have effective organizational, communication and human relation skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from a certified school of surgical technology or 2 years of operating room experience.
• SPD sterile processing experience preferred.
• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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