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Sterile Processing Tech Certified

Penrose Hospital

#OSHA #Healthcare #Patient Safety #Acute Care #Sterile Processing #Decontamination #Sterilization #AAMI #AORN #Joint Commission

Quick overview

Ensure the efficient flow of the Sterile Processing department by performing decontamination, sterilization, and distribution of medical instruments. Maintain strict compliance with AAMI, AORN, Joint Commission, and OSHA standards while mentoring non-certified staff.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or G.E.D. and hold a CRCST or CSPDT certification upon hire. Physical ability to exert up to 50lbs of force is required.

high schoolprofessional certificateMentoringRegulatory ComplianceComputer SkillsPatient SafetySterilizationEquipment MonitoringDecontaminationInstrument Processing

Job description

Where You’ll Work Penrose - St.
Francis Health Services is a full-service, 712-bed acute care provider in Colorado Springs comprising Penrose Hospital, St.
Francis Hospital and St.
Francis Hospital - Interquest.
Penrose Hospital serves as the anchor hospital of Penrose-St.
Francis Health Services with 300-licensed beds and the ability to provide tertiary (high tech) medical-surgical services with an emphasis on elective and outpatient care.
Established in 1890, Penrose Hospital has grown to become a major health treatment and referral center, specializing in cancer care, cardiac care, emergency trauma care and physical rehabilitation.
It's an incredible time to join us as we are a proud Magnet Hospital with designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for superior quality in nursing care.
With more than 300 days of annual sunshine, mild winters and easy-to-access recreational areas like Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods and some of Colorado's top destination resorts, you will enjoy an incredible lifestyle while having the career you've always wanted.
Job Summary and Responsibilities Join our team as a Certified Sterile Processing Tech.
In the Certified Sterile Processing Tech role you will: Promote improved quality and improved patient safety in the OR by ensuring the efficient flow of the Sterile Processing department.
Perform routine tasks relating to the decontamination, processing, sterilization, and distribution of instruments, equipment and sterile supplies.
Responsible for general operating and monitoring of sterilization equipment.
Maintain records in compliance with AAMI, AORN, Joint Commission and OSHA standards.
Maintains Certification, and monitors, instructs and mentors non-certified.
Facilitate awareness and understanding around what is at stake with patients in the OR.
Facilitate the department's preparation of staff to pass survey/regulatory assessments.
Job Requirements In addition to bringing your whole self to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following: Computer skills required CRCST or CSPDT certification required upon hire or transfer High School Diploma/G.E.D. required Physical Requirements - Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly)

Sterile Processing Tech Certified

Sterile Processing Tech Certified

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