CENTRAL STERILE TECH-I at Premier Health

Dayton, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Decontamination, Inspection, Maintenance, Assembly, Packaging, Sterilization, Distribution, Equipment Handling, Instrumentation Knowledge, Prioritization, Computer Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Infection Control, Quality Improvement, Safety Standards

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Title: Sterile Processing Technician - I Unit: Sterile Processing Hours: 3P-11:30P, Weekend & Holiday Rotation, FT, 80 hours Facility: MVH Position Summary: The Instrument Tech is responsible for the decontamination, inspection, maintenance, assembly, packaging, sterilization and distribution of surgical instrumentation, equipment, and supplies to nursing departments. Must show knowledge of operation, and proper handling, of all complex equipment within the department. Knowledgeable of general instrumentation and be able to receive instruction, and proficiently utilize information under a high level of pressure to perform and appropriately prioritize daily tasks. Possess basic computer skills. Maintains a professional image and behavior toward patients, visitors, physicians and other employees to create a positive impression consistent with professional etiquette. Will adhere to the Premier Health Core Values and the Standards of Behavior. Essential Duties & Functions: 1. Decontaminates and sterilizes instruments, medical supplies and equipment, and assembles, wraps and sterilizes trays of instruments. Follows proper Standard Precautions while in decontamination and sterilization areas. 2. Monitors biological and chemical wash solution to ensure quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and medical equipment. 3. Assembles surgical instrument trays, and medical equipment and makes them available to sterile processing customers in a timely manner. 4. Restocks, labels, and maintains inventory, submits requisitions, collects and distributes instruments, trays, crash carts, and facility medical equipment. 5. Performs environmental maintenance duties and assists in maintaining inventory levels in sterile processing, the operating room, and in equipment storage areas. 6. Verifies that equipment functions properly, requisitions for equipment maintenance, repair or replacement, and removes defective equipment. 7. Maintains a clean work area 8. Assists with maintaining established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, and quality improvement, safety, and environmental and infection control standards. 9. Communicates appropriately using good interpersonal skills. Education Minimum Level of Education Required: High School completion / GED High School completion / GED Certification: High School completion / GED Preferred Experience Minimum Level of Experience Required: No prior job-related work experience No prior job-related work experience Preferred experience: 1 year sterile processing experience preferred1-year sterile processing experience preferred Knowledge/Skills Knowledge of the hospital setting, infection control and medical terminology is highly desired. Computer skills and experience is preferred. Read more

Responsibilities

The Instrument Tech is responsible for the decontamination, inspection, maintenance, assembly, packaging, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instrumentation, equipment, and supplies to nursing departments. This includes monitoring wash solutions, assembling trays, restocking inventory, and ensuring equipment functionality.