Location: Oyster Bay,NY, USA
> Must rotate through all areas - to include decontamination - will need to stand for long periods of time. > Dissembles, cleans, sterilizes, reassembles and packages sterile supplies according to specifications and/or manufacturer instructions and follows department protocols > Operates washers, sterilizers, ultrasonic machines, steam and ethylene oxide sterilizers, heat sealers, and additional equipment during sterilization procedures. > Adheres to instrument count sheets for surgical sets and case carts. > Retrieves used trays, instruments and equipment from various surgical and clinical hospital areas for decontamination. > Examines instruments and patient care equipment for cleanliness, proper assembly and functionality. > Identifies malfunctioning items, records related information, and promptly notifies supervisor or biomedical engineer. > Assists in ordering, stocking and maintaining department inventory levels. > Performs required duties to maintain a contaminant-free work environment. > Ability to lift/carry 25 pounds, required. Manual dexterity, ability to stand, bend, lift and/or reach for extended periods of time, required. > Ability to communicate effectively in English (verbally and in writing) and follow oral and/or written instructions, required > Scrubs provided. > Shoes, jewelry, hair & beard must be covered. > No nail polish. * Every other weekend requirement: Large, busy state of the art off-site reprocessing center providing sterile processing services for 9 facilities including tertiary sites and ambulatory surgery centers. Facility also provides emergency services for the area