Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
Sterile Processing Tech
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, Silverdale, Washington, United States, 98315
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Performs efficient and meticulous decontamination/sterilization of surgical instruments and equipment, and inspects and assembles surgical instruments, equipment, trays, and packs according to prescribed protocols and industry standards for aseptic technique. Depending on the assigned hospital, rotates among decontamination sterilization processing, surgical tray assembly, supply and distribution functions in a continually changing medical and surgical facility. Includes: tray assembly; assisting in recordkeeping and monitoring equipment operations; maintaining department inventory; identifying and reporting supply, equipment, and procedure problems; and dispensing equipment and supplies. Demonstrates awareness of personal and work area safety at all times; uses evidence-based practices (EBP) and complies with facility safety policies and procedures related to blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases; keeps knowledge current on aseptic techniques and basic microbiology; attends training in new sterilization practices and developments in microbiology, bacteriology, and therapeutic practices as they affect sterile supply operations. Essential Duties
Collects, decontaminates, and cleans reusable equipment and/or supplies and associated storage units in accordance with department, manufacturer, and OSHA standards. Assembles instruments, complex instrument sets, and other surgical items and kits by selecting the appropriate items and trays; arranges them to permit effective sterilization using existing SOPs and surgical case count sheets. Sterilizes equipment in accordance with standards using agents such as steam, hydrogen peroxide, peracetic acid, ethylene oxide, and glutaraldehyde. Performs periodic tests on autoclave effectiveness and maintains accurate sterilization records. Maintains supply area and inventory levels; performs related duties as required. Job Requirements
Education & Experience:
Graduation from the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management Course (preferred) and one year of related work experience in an operating room, acute care hospital, or central services department preferred. License & Certification:
Current CRCST certification by the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) at hire or within six months of hire, OR current CSPST certification by the Certification Board for Sterile Processing. Where You’ll Work
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare dating back to 1891, with a broad network of hospitals and care sites across the Puget Sound region. Pay Range
$23.35 - $35.40 /hour
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Join to apply for the
Sterile Processing Tech
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Virginia Mason Franciscan Health . Responsibilities
Performs efficient and meticulous decontamination/sterilization of surgical instruments and equipment, and inspects and assembles surgical instruments, equipment, trays, and packs according to prescribed protocols and industry standards for aseptic technique. Depending on the assigned hospital, rotates among decontamination sterilization processing, surgical tray assembly, supply and distribution functions in a continually changing medical and surgical facility. Includes: tray assembly; assisting in recordkeeping and monitoring equipment operations; maintaining department inventory; identifying and reporting supply, equipment, and procedure problems; and dispensing equipment and supplies. Demonstrates awareness of personal and work area safety at all times; uses evidence-based practices (EBP) and complies with facility safety policies and procedures related to blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases; keeps knowledge current on aseptic techniques and basic microbiology; attends training in new sterilization practices and developments in microbiology, bacteriology, and therapeutic practices as they affect sterile supply operations. Essential Duties
Collects, decontaminates, and cleans reusable equipment and/or supplies and associated storage units in accordance with department, manufacturer, and OSHA standards. Assembles instruments, complex instrument sets, and other surgical items and kits by selecting the appropriate items and trays; arranges them to permit effective sterilization using existing SOPs and surgical case count sheets. Sterilizes equipment in accordance with standards using agents such as steam, hydrogen peroxide, peracetic acid, ethylene oxide, and glutaraldehyde. Performs periodic tests on autoclave effectiveness and maintains accurate sterilization records. Maintains supply area and inventory levels; performs related duties as required. Job Requirements
Education & Experience:
Graduation from the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management Course (preferred) and one year of related work experience in an operating room, acute care hospital, or central services department preferred. License & Certification:
Current CRCST certification by the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) at hire or within six months of hire, OR current CSPST certification by the Certification Board for Sterile Processing. Where You’ll Work
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare dating back to 1891, with a broad network of hospitals and care sites across the Puget Sound region. Pay Range
$23.35 - $35.40 /hour
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