Position Summary The Sterile Processing Technician participates in collection, decontamination, cleaning, assembling, packaging, wrapping, scanning, sterilizing, storage and distribution of reusable surgical instruments within the guidelines of the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation. Works collaboratively with all departments to ensure efficient, safe and effective instrument reprocessing. Models excellence in customer service, ensuring the highest standards for both internal and external customers. Responsibilities Responsible for ensuring all procedural instrumentation is collected, cleaned, decontaminated, assembled, sterilized and/or high-level disinfected within the guidelines of the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI). Verifies that instruments are in open position, free form bioburden and functions properly prior to sterilization. Alerts supervisor if an instrument is in need of repair or replacement. Follows established manufacture

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(IFU) when processing instrumentation. Alert supervisor if IFU's are needed. Maintains and monitors all required biological/chemical wash solution to ensure quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments. Documents and maintains appropriate sterilization records in accordance with AAMI and department policy. Sorts mismatched sets of instruments to ensure availability and completeness of instrument trays. Informs supervisor when an instrument is missing or required to complete a tray. Demonstrates proficiency with preparing procedure case carts with appropriate instruments and supplies needed per department schedule. Maintains a clean organized work area within the department. Adhering to OSHA standards. Participates in departmental policies/procedures development, quality improvement projects, infection control practices, OSHA standards and MSDS awareness within the department. Communicates appropriately using good interpersonal skills with all internal and external customers. Completes all department required competencies including orientation and annual requirements. Participates in department continued education to foster an environment of proficiency in sterile processing. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements Minimum Position Requirements High school diploma/equivalent or higher is required. Less than 2 Years of Sterile Processing Experience. No CST Certification Required. Pay Range $18.00 - $24.26 Other Information Shift expectations: Two ten-hour shifts per week with rotating starting times. Weekend call rotation every 4 weeks ECU Health About ECU Health Beaufort Hospital, a campus of ECU Health Medical Center ECU Health Beaufort Hospital serves as a campus of ECU Health Medical Center. The 142-bed full-service hospital is located in Washington and has earned national designation as a Primary Stroke Center. It is home to a 16-bed emergency department that serves approximately 25,000 patients per year, as well as the Marion L. Shepard Cancer Center - a provider of leading-edge chemotherapy and radiation therapy, among other cancer services. ECU Health Beaufort also offers general medical and surgical services, operative services, a women's birthing center, rehabilitation services and outpatient clinics. General Statement It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position. Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification. We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant's qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.