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Valley Health
STERILE CORE TECHNICIAN - 803
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
Job Description
As one of the nation's Top 15 Health Systems, recognized by Premier and Modern Healthcare , Valley Health is a place where excellence, compassion, and purpose come together. This distinction reflects our commitment to exceptional patient care, clinical quality, and the caregivers who make it all possible. Department
SURGICAL SERVICES - 206210
Worker Sub Type Regular Work Shift Pay Range $18.96 - $25.59 Job Description To assure that all supply carts, par level carts, instrument sets, single peel packs and emergency supplies meet established quotas both qualitatively and quantitatively and delivered to the surgical core(s) or surgical suite in a timely manner. Provides patient care and treatment, under the direction of an RN/MD as detailed and determined through the unit specific competency/skills checklist, equipment skills matrix, and in-servicing training. Assist with Operating Room turnovers in accordance with established procedures to meet established turnover times. Ensures that all areas of responsibility including patient and non-patient care area are cleaned in accordance with established procedures. Assist with Case Cart Set Up. Assist with transporting specimen's to lab.- Checks packaging for defects and expiration dates of assigned areas.
- Rotates items - first in first out.
- Handles items aseptically.
- Understands nursing and medical terminology for supplies and instruments.
- Verifies pick list and scheduled case are correct.
- Pulls cases in order of first to last according to time.
- Documents items pulled on pick list. Missing items, and items to be saved are documented on case cart tag
- Needs list for instruments sent to SPD every 2 hours starting at .
- Informs inventory coordinator and schedule coordinator of missing disposable supplies to assure case can proceed.
- Completes a priority list to show where high volume or one of kind instruments is to ensure ease ability of locating instruments for an emergency.
- Supply areas and par carts restocked to par level (Check on 7-3, 3-11 and 11-7)
- Works with lead tech to adjust par levels.
- Observes aseptic technique, recognizes hazardous equipment and situations and cleans and prepares clinical areas on a daily/monthly basis.
- Inventories assigned locations using inventory sheets.
Healthy U:
An Incentive-Based Wellness Program Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more. To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com .Career Insights for Sterile Processing Technician
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What they do
A Sterile Processing Technician sterilizes, cleans, and prepares medical equipment for use. May also help install and repair large equipment. Works in a hospital or other healthcare facility.
$42,852 / year median in Virginia
+14% projected growth