McLaren Health
Student Extern
Performs and participates in decontamination, cleaning, assembling, packaging, scanning, sterilization, storage, and distribution of reusable surgical instruments and equipment. Under the direct supervision of a preceptor, the extern will perform the following functions: Decontaminate and sterilize instruments, medical supplies and equipment, and assembles, wraps and sterilizes trays of instruments. Follows proper standards and precautions while in decontamination and sterilization areas. Monitors biological and chemical wash solution to ensure quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and medical equipment. Sorts mismatched sets of instruments, trays, and medical equipment and makes them available to sterile processing customers in a timely manner. Restocks, labels, and maintains inventory, collects and distributes instruments, trays, crash carts, and facility medical equipment. Performs environmental maintenance duties and assists in maintaining inventory levels in sterile processing, the operating room. Verify that equipment functions properly, assists with requisitions for equipment maintenance, repair or replacement, and removes defective equipment. Upon successful validation of core competencies, the extern will be allowed to function with indirect supervision. Assists with maintaining established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, and quality improvement, safety, and environmental and infection control standards. Demonstrates organizational skills and appropriately prioritizes assigned work responsibilities. Assumes responsibility for expanding knowledge based through participation in various surgical procedures at attending department in-services as time permits. Assists in maintaining a safe and orderly work environment, adhering to established policies. Respects patients' rights by providing privacy and confidentiality of information. Performs other related duties as required and directed. Required: High school diploma or equivalent. Enrollment in approved sterile processing course. Enrollment in approved sterile processing course, and certification eligible as a sterile processing technician by the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) or the International Association of Central Service Material Management (IACSMM) Equal opportunity employer of minorities/females/disabled/veterans. Additional Information: Schedule: Per Diem Requisition ID: 24006333 Daily Work Times: Variable Hours Per Pay Period: 0 On Call: Yes Weekends: Yes
Performs and participates in decontamination, cleaning, assembling, packaging, scanning, sterilization, storage, and distribution of reusable surgical instruments and equipment. Under the direct supervision of a preceptor, the extern will perform the following functions: Decontaminate and sterilize instruments, medical supplies and equipment, and assembles, wraps and sterilizes trays of instruments. Follows proper standards and precautions while in decontamination and sterilization areas. Monitors biological and chemical wash solution to ensure quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and medical equipment. Sorts mismatched sets of instruments, trays, and medical equipment and makes them available to sterile processing customers in a timely manner. Restocks, labels, and maintains inventory, collects and distributes instruments, trays, crash carts, and facility medical equipment. Performs environmental maintenance duties and assists in maintaining inventory levels in sterile processing, the operating room. Verify that equipment functions properly, assists with requisitions for equipment maintenance, repair or replacement, and removes defective equipment. Upon successful validation of core competencies, the extern will be allowed to function with indirect supervision. Assists with maintaining established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, and quality improvement, safety, and environmental and infection control standards. Demonstrates organizational skills and appropriately prioritizes assigned work responsibilities. Assumes responsibility for expanding knowledge based through participation in various surgical procedures at attending department in-services as time permits. Assists in maintaining a safe and orderly work environment, adhering to established policies. Respects patients' rights by providing privacy and confidentiality of information. Performs other related duties as required and directed. Required: High school diploma or equivalent. Enrollment in approved sterile processing course. Enrollment in approved sterile processing course, and certification eligible as a sterile processing technician by the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) or the International Association of Central Service Material Management (IACSMM) Equal opportunity employer of minorities/females/disabled/veterans. Additional Information: Schedule: Per Diem Requisition ID: 24006333 Daily Work Times: Variable Hours Per Pay Period: 0 On Call: Yes Weekends: Yes