Sterile Processing Technician - Certified 72/80 BOWS
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SCHEDULE:72/80 BOWSJOB SUMMARY:  Responsible for the cleaning, assembling, packaging, maintenance, and sterilization of surgical instruments, supplies and equipment. Responsible for the daily checking of the autoclaves to insure proper function. Works with other department staff members toprovide the necessary equipment, instruments, and supplies for posted procedures. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or GED equivalent.LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT)ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Cleans instruments and equipment using appropriate method and equipment.Ensures the correct inspection of reusable items.Sorts and assembles instruments and/or sets.Operates sterilizing units for production of sterile products to reduce risk of nosocomial infections.Ensures the availability of sterilization supplies and prep solutions.Daily checks autoclaves and Steris Units with biological indicators and air removal test kits as required. Maintains proper logs, records and charts of sterilizers.Maintains technical knowledge.Provides age/developmentally appropriate care is provided in accordance with Age-Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served. SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to operate equipment, such as sterilization equipment, washer sterilizer, ultrasonic cleaner, flash autoclave and high van autoclaveAbility to communicate effectively with other medical professionalsKnowledge of basic and specialty operating room instrumentationAbility to stand for long periods WORK ENVIRONMENT: Exposure to hazards associated with bodily fluids and tissueRegular exposure to the risk of blood borne diseasesExposure to chemical agents used in cleaningExposure to hazards of steam and heat, may be subject to burnsLoud stressful environment due to equipment and high demandsSubject to varying and unpredictable situationsSubject to many interruptionsOccasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiriesExposure to sharp instruments that may result in cuts or abrasions #J-18808-Ljbffr