Reprocessing & Sterilization Tech- Casual

Essential

Duties: and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities

• Assist in prioritizing processing of instruments and equipment for surgical procedures to facilitate turnover of cases.
• Follow instructions for Use for instrument decontamination through sterilization process for all equipment and instrumentation.
• Anticipate instrument needs for following day and assure sterile processing completion.
• Assist with continuing education and training for staff based on standard procedures and policies.
• Assist with repairs and maintenance of equipment and instrumentation through Vendor partnerships.
• Assist with cleaning of the CSR, decontamination, and OR/endo areas as needed.
• Follow safety precautions consistent with sterilization modalities.
• Load, unload and safely operate all sterilizers according to policies and procedures.
• Responsible for maintaining sterilization and reprocessing related policies and procedures.
• Maintain all sterilization records and required documentation.
• Transport, handle and store sterile instruments and supplies appropriately.
• Functional capabilities to process, incubate, and interpret biological testing with subsequent action as needed.
• Functional knowledge and application of sterilization parameters for steam and hydrogen peroxide with interpretation and analysis
• Reassembling sets according to appropriate instrument set recipes.
• Inspect all instruments for pitting, rust, fractures, cracks, and compromised insulation before placing an appropriate container, wrap or package.
• Ensure instruments and equipment are in good working order and recommend the repair or replacement appropriately.
• Respond to requests from materials management, outlying clinics and specialty areas.
• Follow all department and hospital policies.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Maintain basic knowledge in infection control and prevention.
• Able to recognize potential and/or errors and take appropriate action.
• Implement best practice and utilize continuing education to promote process improvement.
• Monitor & re-order instrumentation, stock and reprocessing supplies.
• While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary.

Requirements

• St.
• Croix Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation throughout the hiring process.
• If reasonable accommodations are needed, please contact us at HR@scrmc.org or 800-828-3627 St.
• Croix Health has been a healing force in the St.
• Croix Valley for over 103 years.
• We are a purpose-driven organization with a dedicated team committed to serving our patients and communities throughout the St.
• Croix Valley.
• This commitment is rooted in our mission, vision and values.

Mission

To deliver care driven by excellence, guided by heart, and grounded in community.

Vision

To be a trusted partner in providing healthcare that is personal and accessible to all, by adapting to meet the needs of our communities, and support lifelong well-being.

Values

Integrity. Respect. Compassion. Collaboration