Utilizes principles of infection control and standard precautions in the care and handling of instruments Decontaminates and cleans used instruments and equipment according to manufactures recommendations Assembles all instrument procedure trays according to the prescribed manner using count sheets as a guide Maintains instruments in proper working condition Performs daily and weekly tests on sterilizers and maintains a log for each Sterilizes instruments, equipment, utensils, using various type... more details
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St. Johns Episcopal Hospital is the only hospital providing emergency and ambulatory care to the densely populated, culturally and economically diverse, and medically underserved populations of the Rockaways and Five Towns in southern Queens County and southwestern Nassau County, New York. Celebrating over 110 years of community care, the 257-bed facility provides people of all faiths with comprehensive preventive, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative services, regardless of ability to pay.
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Type: Full-time (75 hours biweekly)
Shift: Mid-Shift
Hours: 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Pay: $31.62 - $34.62 per hour
Job Description:
The Certified Central Sterile Processing Technician disassembles, cleans, assembles, sterilizes, and stores procedure trays, instruments, equipment and supplies according to prescribed procedures and aseptic technique under the supervision of the OR Manager. Maintains adequate department inventory to meet the needs of the surgical schedule. Participates in the departments performance improvement activities.
Responsibilities:
Utilizes principles of infection control and standard precautions in the care and handling of instruments
Decontaminates and cleans used instruments and equipment according to manufactures recommendations
Assembles all instrument procedure trays according to the prescribed manner using count sheets as a guide
Maintains instruments in proper working condition
Performs daily and weekly tests on sterilizers and maintains a log for each
Sterilizes instruments, equipment, utensils, using various types of autoclaves
Loads autoclaves in the prescribed manner and sets controls to specified time and temperature according to material and requirements of items being sterilized
Completes appropriate documentation records prior to sterilization
Reads and initials autoclave graph to verify appropriate sterilization cycle and provides required records for inspection
Marks items with identifying data and distributes or stores in designated area
Notifies supervisor when unable to replace parts or when equipment is deficient in the work area
Assigns priority to emergency requests and issues required instruments and equipment based on knowledge of procedure intended
Assembles and wraps materials, instruments and supplies according to established aseptic technique
Maintains assigned work areas and equipment in a clean and organized condition to maintain required standards for handling sterilized and clean materials and to maintain a safe work environment
Assists in orientation of new employees to each work assignment area and overall department operation
Ensures the decontamination and clean workrooms are kept clean
Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality
Participates in departmental performance improvement activities
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