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!!$2,000 SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE FOR NEW EMPLOYEES!!
Starting Pay: $19.73 to $24.66 DOE
Full-time benefited position working 72 hours per pay-period. Days of work are Monday - Friday with variable hours. Holidays and weekends are as needed.
Performs activities associated with the decontamination and sterilization of instruments for clinical departments in the hospital and clinic. Performs activities associated with the processing, storage, and distribution of supplies and equipment for patient care and hospital department use.
Responsibilities
Performs processing of sterile instruments and supplies for use in patient care areas including cleaning, decontamination, proper wrapping, and sterilization by steam autoclaving and low temp sterilizing storage of surgical instruments and linen, using aseptic technique. Reviews sterility, expiration dates and rotates supplies to prevent outdates.
Decontamination Duties
Processing Duties
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
Qualifications
Work requires a minimum a high school education.
Three to six months previous work experience in Central Service preferred.
!!$2,000 SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE FOR NEW EMPLOYEES!!
Starting Pay: $19.73 to $24.66 DOE
Full-time benefited position working 72 hours per pay-period. Days of work are Monday - Friday with variable hours. Holidays and weekends are as needed.
Performs activities associated with the decontamination and sterilization of instruments for clinical departments in the hospital and clinic. Performs activities associated with the processing, storage, and distribution of supplies and equipment for patient care and hospital department use.
Responsibilities
Performs processing of sterile instruments and supplies for use in patient care areas including cleaning, decontamination, proper wrapping, and sterilization by steam autoclaving and low temp sterilizing storage of surgical instruments and linen, using aseptic technique. Reviews sterility, expiration dates and rotates supplies to prevent outdates.
Decontamination Duties
- Disinfects, decontaminates, and cleans instruments either by manually handwashing or machine washing to render them safe for further handling
- Disassembles instruments as needed and inspects all instruments for debris and bioburden before washing
- Follows manufacturer Instructions For Use (IFU) for washing all items
- Follows required personal protective equipment protocols
- Loads washer racks ensuring proper washer arm movement and selects the appropriate cycle
- Connects chemicals to corresponding washer, sink, and sonic cleaner tubing and ensures chemicals are flowing correctly
Processing Duties
- Inspects all instruments for cleanliness, looks for defects and proper function, tests instruments as needed and replaces dull, broken, or defective instruments
- Assembles and inspects trays for cleanliness and ensures all necessary instruments are accounted for and trays are complete and correct
- Prepares and packages instruments using proper wrapping techniques
- Prepares loads for the autoclaves by writing cards, labelling, loading and unloading carts and racks, and ensures all parameters have been met
- Follows IFU's for prepping, packaging, and sterilizing instruments
- Does necessary cleaning and disinfecting of counters, shelves, and cupboards and any other needed areas
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
Qualifications
Work requires a minimum a high school education.
Three to six months previous work experience in Central Service preferred.
