Sterile Processor

DescriptionPosition Summary:The Instrument Technician is responsible for all aspects of instrument care as well as the maintenance of the sterile processing area and proper functioning of sterile processing equipment.The staffing of Summit Medical Center is based on a teamwork concept. Employees may be cross-trained in other clinical areas and may be expected to perform duties other than their normal ones as staffing and patient needs change.ResponsibilitiesCleans, decontaminates, sterilizes and maintains instruments in good working conditionAssures all instrument trays are assembled properly and content is correctFlash sterilizes instrument sets as necessaryDocuments and maintains sterilizer load informationDocuments and maintains sterilizer Biologic testing recordsMaintains all sterile processing equipmentMaintains supply inventory in the scrub sink areaAssist with preparation and cleaning of operating rooms between patientsPerforms other duties as assigned or requestedMaintains established center/departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards Maintains and cares for department equipment and suppliesParticipates in educational programs and inservice meetingsMaintains confidentiality of patient and center related businessDevelops and maintains an effective working relationship with patients, families, visitors and other center employeesDocuments concisely, precisely and accurately on all records or documents as indicated by policy.Participates in Quality Assessment activities as directed for the continuous improvement of patient care and center businessSMC offers a competitive benefits program to full-time employees and their families. SMC pays the majority of the benefit, while a low premium cost is deducted from the employee's paycheck on a pretax basis.Job Type: Full-timeBenefits401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceEmployee assistance programFlexible spending accountHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offVision insuranceBonus opportunitiesWork Location: In personQualificationsQualifications:High School graduate or equivalentBasic computer knowledge a mustMinimum 1 year experience in surgical instrument sterilization field preferredSpecial Skills And KnowledgeCare and handling of surgical instrumentsUse of sterilizersMonitoring the sterilization processProper loading of the sterilizerProper handling of sterilized packagesPrinciples of Standard PrecautionEssential FunctionsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to function as a member of the surgical teamCompliance with the attendance policyCompliance with continuing and mandatory education programsAbility to respond quickly, physically and mentally when priorities changePhysical/Mental Requirements For PositionAbility to read and write (legibly)Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively Ability to understand and resolve simple problemsAbility to understand simple instructionsAbility to constantly walk, stand, and/or liftAbility to frequently utilize full range of motion, including crouching, stooping, reaching, bending and twistingAbility to frequently lift, pull, push with assistance of one other person, the weight of the average patientAbility to see and hear and distinguish colorAbility to prioritize and handle multiple tasksAbility to function independently without constant supervisionBloodborne Pathogen ClassificationCategory 1-Occupational exposure