Sterile Processing Technologist

Sterile Processing Technologist#26-13758 $45 - $50/hour Sitka, AK All On-site 9 weeks Job Description Our client, is a Healthcare company, is looking for a Sterile Processing Technologist for their Sitka, AK location.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for all steps necessary for the proper decontamination, disinfection, sterilization and packaging of instruments and equipment for MEMC OR Supports decontamination, disinfection, sterilization and packaging of instruments and equipment as needed for other client services as workload permits. Completely and thoroughly dissembles instruments and equipment to ensure the removal of any debris, surgical soil and bioburdens prior to sterilization or high-level disinfection. Performs multi-step procedures to effectively reprocess various instruments, including autoclaving. Performs and validates all cleaning of instruments using client policies and procedure, manufacturers' instructions for use guidelines, along with the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) guidelines. Maintains records for all sterilization procedures that are processed including interpretation of all biological monitoring, validation of monitoring results, and quality assurance checks to ensure sterilization parameters are met. Effectively communicates with providers and staff to problem solve in the event of an instrument shortage and the need to substitute and/or offer alternatives. Verifies that equipment functions properly, requisitions for equipment maintenance, repair, or replacement, and removes defective equipment. Maintains competency in sterilization reprocessing by return demonstration and participating in continuing education as requested. Assists in the training and certification of members of the team on client sterilization process as needed. Performs additional supply handling duties for Specialty Care and Primary Care at ELMC as time permits secondary to sterilization/reprocessing responsibilities. Product ordering and stocking Inventory checks Other basic inventory management functions as needed.

Requirements:

Certification in Sterile Processing and/or Technology required through either the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) or Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HPSA). High school diploma/GED One (1) year experience in a healthcare environment preferred Certification in Sterile Processing and/or Technology required through either the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) or Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HPSA). Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification Knowledge of infection control preferred Knowledge of surgical instrumentation and care/cleaning strongly preferred Knowledge of sterile techniques preferred Knowledge of inventory management preferred Strong oral & written communication skills Task and detail oriented Self-Motivated Ownership of project Advanced levels of hand & eye coordination skills Working level of organizational skills Computer skills

Minimum Years of Experience:

2 BLS/BCLS ICONMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by applicable law.