Job detail

Sterile Processing Technician, PRN

CAMPBELL CLINIC PC

#OSHA #Healthcare #BLS Certification #Operating Room #Infection Prevention #Sterile Processing #Surgical Instruments #Sterilization #MSDS #Orthopaedic Surgery #Contamination Control #Certified Sterile Processor

Unknown On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 28 days ago

Location

Germantown, Tennessee

Quick overview

Responsible for the daily operations of the Sterile Processing Room to provide sterile instruments and supplies for the Operating Room. This includes cleaning, inspecting, and maintaining equipment while ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Requirements summary

Requires a high school diploma or GED, one year of sterile processing experience, and active BLS and Certified Sterile Processor certifications. Knowledge of contamination control and surgical instrumentation is essential.

high schoolprofessional certificateEquipment MaintenanceOSHA RegulationsInfection PreventionSterile TechniqueMSDS ComplianceContamination ControlSurgical Instrument KnowledgeInstrumentation IdentificationSterility DocumentationOrthopaedic Surgery Experience

Job description

Note

This is a PRN position.

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
Accident Insurance
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.