EH Central Sterile Tech 1 Position Available In Rockingham, New Hampshire
Tallo's Job Summary: The EH Central Sterile Tech 1 job in Exeter, NH involves decontamination, assembly, sterilization of surgical instruments, and high-level disinfection of Endoscopes. Day shifts, occasional on-call required. High school diploma/GED,puter knowledge, ability to stand for extended periods, and lift up to 50 lbs. Responsible for equipment maintenance, pick-up, and delivery. Training provided.
Job Description
Contractor/Traveler
Exeter, NH 03833
Posted 3 weeks ago
Exeter Hospital
Req#14411
Req#: 14411
Contractor/traveler,Day Shift 8 hour day shifts M-F, call as needed
Responsible for decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of surgical instrumentation. As well as the decontamination
and high level disinfection of Endoscopes. Provides pick‒up and delivery of doctor office instruments.
Requirements
High School Diploma or GED
Working knowledge ofputers
Organized with attention to detail
Constant standing
Rarely lifts 50 lbs
Frequently lifts 28 lbs
Frequent push/pull equipment with 25 lbs force
Major Responsibilities
1. Processes (decontaminate, assemble, sterilize) surgical instrument and patient care equipment according to departmental policies and procedures and manufacturer instructions for use. Able to perform duties in both the outpatient and inpatient surgical areas.
2. Processes (decontaminate, HLD) Endoscopes according to hospital policies and procedures and manufacturer Instructions.
3. Provides operational support to the OR by responding rapidly and effectively to patient care needs.
4. Performs all washer, steam sterilizer, low temp sterilizer, and OER testing per departmental policies and procedures and manufacturer instructions for use.
5. Follows departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement programs, safety/environment of care programs and infection control standards. s any equipment failures, risk or safety issues to department director or designee in a timely fashion.
6. Performs rounds to retrieve equipment/instruments from hospital departments. Provides pick‒up/delivery of instruments for doctor offices. May assist with preparing case carts for the Outpatient Operating Rooms. Assists in locating instruments/equipment as needed. Retrieves/restocks/returns code and specialty carts/trays. Monitors non controlled pharmaceutical agents.
7. Maintains a clean work environment in accordance with regulatory requirements and hospital policy.
8. Attends mandatory staff meetings and in‒services; Responsible to stay up to date with departmentalmunications and required annual and periodicpetencies. Required toplete 12 hours of continuing education annually.
9. May participate in the help of new staff orientation.
10. Complete other daily tasks as requested and assigned.
