Surgery Partners, Inc·Westmont, Illinois
Responsible for the care, preparation, and sterilization of surgical instruments and supplies according to AAMI standards. Maintains inventory levels and performs required testing of sterilizers to ensure OR readiness.
$16.50 - $26.00 per hour, based on skill and experience level.
The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for the care and preparation of surgical instruments and supplies according to AAMI standards. The technician maintains established inventory levels by checking supplies and equipment. Orders supplies for the area. The technician performs the appropriate testing of all sterilizers and keeps accurate records.
Effectively organizes time, equipment, supplies and ensures needed items are readily available for the OR based on the daily schedule.
Uses equipment accurately to ensure no equipment is broken or instrument lost.
Confirms that proper aseptic techniques and procedures are used according to accepted standards of practice.
Assists in managing inventory of supplies and equipment to maintain availability and stock levels in the instrument room, decontamination room and sterile supply room.
Performs daily testing and load specific biological testing as required per policy and maintains sterilization logs.
Uses manufacturer's IFU's for cleaning and sterilization of instruments.
Performs the cleaning, wrapping and sterilization of equipment, utilizing multiple methods to include: steam sterilization, Sterrad, Steris, and high level disinfection with the automated endoscope reprocessor.
Ensures instruments are accounted for upon receipt from the OR.
Assists in the cleaning and turn-over of OR rooms between cases, as needed.
Performs other duties as requested by supervisor.
Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.
Market context
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