Sterile Processing Technician CWR

The Central Supply Technician is responsible for the cleaning, processing, and sterilization of surgical instrumentation, patient care equipment, and reusable medical/surgical items. This position also functions as a Case Cart Attendant for the Operating Room.

• Receives, sorts, processes, assembles, or sterilizes both patient care equipment and surgical instruments according to established departmental policies.
• Understands all detergents and disinfectants used to process items. Implements both Universal Precautions and proper use of P.P.E.
• Operates and loads sterilizers (Steam, ETO, Sterrad, and Steris) and assures biological tests and Bowie Dick tests are correctly performed, incubated, read, and recorded.
• Assures sterilization records are completed correctly by recording all items processed, making sure the correct label/load gun is used, reading and interpreting chemical integrator per load, observing and initialing all computerized printouts for accuracy.
• Adheres to correct use of computerized instrument count sheets.
• Prepares case carts for delivery to room by using doctor's preference information to assemble required instruments, drugs, and special equipment.
• Notifies nursing team in room of missing items and confers with coordinator about shortages of supplies and equipment and completes a daily checklist.
• Lifts a minimum of 50 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 60 lbs., and stands length of shift.
• Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.

Required Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

National Certification: CRCST or CBSPDT.

Required Skills & Experience: Central Processing Course or 1 year experience in instrument processing.

13 week assignment 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM 5 x 8hr shift Monday-Friday No Weekend Requirement No Holiday Requirement No On-Call Requirement

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Equiliem Healthcare specializes in staffing clinical, non-clinical, and allied personnel. We excel in all levels, disciplines, and specialties within the healthcare spectrum. Our projects range from short to long-term local and travel assignments. Equiliem has been recognized as a certified small business enterprise. In addition, we are proud that we have earned the prestigious Joint Commission accreditation for staffing firms and have been awarded Best in Staffing 4 years running by our employees and client partners.

• Medical Insurance
• Vision & Dental insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401K
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Discounts & Rewards
• Payroll Payment Options