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SalaryJob Title: Respiratory Tech II/Sterile Tech
Location: Philadelphia PA
Duration: 3+ Months (Mon-Fri 2PM- 10:30 PM and every fifth weekend 7A-7P.)
**The hours are Mon-Fri 2PM- 10:30 PM and every fifth weekend 7A-7P.On the working weekend, the time off before/after the weekend would be amended to not exceed the 80 hour work week. It will be a 13 week assignment to start**
This position is responsible for performing decontamination, maintenance, set-up and calibration, when required, of all equipment and supplies used by the Respiratory Care Department for Patient Care in accordance with established policies and procedures for decontamination, cleaning, sterilization, assembly and packaging. He/she is also responsible for ordering and maintaining par levels, receiving, sorting, storage and distribution of reusable and consumable Medical Equipment and other duties as assigned
- Equipment: Ensures processing and re-assembly of re-useable Medical Supplies in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Is proficient in knowledge of all methods used in the Cleaning, Disinfection, High-level disinfection, and Sterilization of Patient Care Equipment in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Processing, storage and maintenance of bronchoscopes.
- Provides evidence that steam sterilizer is tested at least daily with live bacterial spores
- Ensures the use of chemical indicators and integrators are used with each load sterilized.
- Inspects instrumentation and equipment for cleanliness, defects and proper working/condition prior to packaging or delivery for use.
- Labels faulty equipment with a description of the problem on the appropriate form for pickup/delivery to the Biomedical Department for repair on a daily basis.
- Ensures all associated documentation is completed and initialed at all times.
- Ensures the use of Sterilization Process Monitors, including temperature and pressure recording, use and frequency of appropriate chemical indicators and/or bacteriologic spore test for sterilizer at all times..
Education:
Education Required: High School Diploma / GED
Education Preferred: Associate's Degree in Health Sciences field of study
Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations Required: Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST). Basic Life Support (BLS) issued through on organization that requires a hands-on instructor lead psychomotor skills verification (ex. American Heart Association or Red Cross).
Work Experience Required: At least two (2) years related experience in a hospital or other health care related field"
Job Type: Contract
Salary: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Healthcare setting:
- Children's hospital
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Experience:
- sterilization: 3 years (Preferred)
- Hospital: 3 years (Preferred)
- maintenance: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CRCST (Preferred)
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Philadelphia, PA 19104 (Required)
Work Location: In person
