Sterile Instrument Technician
Location: Reno Nevada
Description: Renown Regional Medical Center is in need of Sterile Instrument Technician right now, this job will be placed in Nevada. Further informations about this job opportunity kindly read the description below. Position Purpose:
Under the supervision of the Sterile Processing Manager, Supervisor, and/ or their designee, incumbent will
process and prepare multi-specialty and general! surgery instrumentation,
provide quality sterile trays, surgical instruments, packs and medical supplies, and clean patient equipment for a multi-million dollar department on a 24hr, 7 day a week basis.
Nature and Scope:
This position provides a vital service to the Surgical Services Department as well as other clinical departments within the Renown Health Network which cannot function without the instrumentation and equipment prepared by this staff.
This position is utilized for cleaning, assembling instruments; sterilization of supplies; provides all initial cleaning and decontamination of instruments and trays; serves as a resource to operating room personnel..
The major challenges to this position are learning constantly changing instruments, equipment, procedures, sterile techniques, and efficiently handling the equipment and supply needs for emergency cases.
Determining processed instrumentation meets stringent ! criterion for sterility and use in the operating room.
Provides assistance to all outside vendors on a daily basis including maintaining their instruments and sets.
This position is responsible for monitoring the need for instruments, implants, and supplies.
This position is utilized for their expertise in providing service to physicians, staff, and outside hospitals. This position:
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Must be conscientious, industrious, precise and reliable.
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Incumbent must pay close attention to detail and have the ability to retain knowledge of the work involved, be capable of planning and assessing priorities to maintain adequate production, accept responsibility, and prefer activities of a repetitive nature.
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Maintains proper levels of instruments and supplies needed for reprocessing
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Maintains proper patient charges related to the Sterile P! rocessing Department to all user stations throughout Renown Health and off-site affiliates
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Accurately maintains comprehensive quality assurance standards related to sterilization and infection control in a sterile area
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Operates within the sterilization procedures
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Determines whether each piece of equipment that is processed is in correct working condition,.
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Determines whether processed instrumentation meets the stringent criterion for sterility and use in the Operating Room prior to distribution.
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Maintains adequate levels of reserve supplies for routine use and emergency situations.
This position has the freedom to relocate equipment to increase work efficiency and safety.
Demonstrates ethical character and behavior in every sphere of the scope of this description to ensure patient, visitor and employee safety.
Flexible hours and overtime may be! required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
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B! asic knowledge of medical instruments and their use and location in Sterile Processing.
Working knowledge of basic Anatomy, Physiology and Microbiology.
Ability to work safely with Ethylene Oxide under permissible exposure limit.
Understanding of patient equipment and its proper use/function.
Ability to safely handle items contaminated with possibly infectious material.
Ability to work with pressurized sterilizers.
Ability to utilize proper telephone etiquette.
Critical thinking skills.
Conflict management skills.
Fine motor skills.
Demonstrates behavior consistent with the Renown Health Standards of Conduct.
Must be able to multi-task and prioritize their duties.
Responsible for assembling/restocking all implant systems.
In OR assistance for questions regarding instrumentation and proper use.
Knowledge of
OR sterile technique (i.e. opening ! instruments/supplies on the sterile field).
Accurately maintains comprehensive quality assurance standards related to sterilization and infection control in a sterile area.
Responsible for tracking and retrieving instruments and supplies loaned interdepartmentally and to outside hospitals.
Other related duties, flexible hours, and overtime may be required.
This position
does not
provide patient care.
The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.
Minimum Qualifications:
Requirements - Required and/or Preferred
Education:
Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing and speaking English.
Preference will b! e given to applicants with 50 hours of formal training from a recognize! d Central Service Technician preparatory program:
Purdue
University
,etc.
Preferred passing results from a formal examination for certification from a recognized certifying organization, CBSPD, IAHCSMM, CCSA, etc.
Experience:
At least one year in Central Service or other related medical field is preferred.
License(s):
None.
Certification(s):
CSPDT, CCST, CRCST or CCSA preferred. Ability to obtain a passing result from a certification board within 18 months of hire is preferred.
Computer / Typing:
Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.
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If you were eligible to this job, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Renown Regional Med! ical Center.
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This job starts available on: Mon, 14 Oct 2013 21:45:28 GMT