High Point, NC, United States
Job ID: 142884
Job Family: Allied Health-Tech
Status: Full Time
Shift: Day
Job Type: Regular
Department Name: 12511085243025-Operating Room Sterile Processing
Overview
SHIFT:
Day
JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for the cleaning, assembling, packaging, maintenance, and sterilization of surgical instruments, supplies and equipment. Responsible for the daily checking of the autoclaves to ensure proper function. Works with other department staff members to provide the necessary equipment, instruments, and supplies for posted procedures.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
High School diploma or GED equivalent and one year experience in Sterile Processing.
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION:
Certified Sterile Processing Technician and an additional IAHCSMM certification required (CIS, CER, or CHL).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
Ability to operate equipment, such as sterilization equipment, washer sterilizer, ultrasonic cleaner, flash autoclave and high van autoclave
Ability to communicate effectively with other medical professionals
Knowledge of basic and specialty operating room instrumentation
Ability to stand for long periods
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Exposure to hazards associated with bodily fluids and tissue
Regular exposure to the risk of blood borne diseases
Exposure to chemical agents used in cleaning
Exposure to hazards of steam and heat, may be subject to burns
Loud stressful environment due to equipment and high demands
Subject to varying and unpredictable situations
Subject to many interruptions
Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries
Exposure to sharp instruments that may result in cuts or abrasions