Location: Cheyenne VAMC 2360 East Pershing Bld. Cheyenne, Wyoming.

Work Schedule:

40 hours per week, 8 hours per day, Monday – Friday. The

Hours of operation will be from 7:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Schedule does not include weekends or holidays.

Description:
* Receives contaminated semi-critical and critical reusable medical equipment (RME) in the decontamination area.
* Disassembles the RME and determines the correct cleaning method as determined by manufacturer instructions.
* Inspects, assembles and determines the correct method and packaging for sterilization.
* Performs and documents daily operational checks and records for all prosses and equipment.
* Completes training coursework and VA SPS certification.
* Maintains certification by completing approved, annual Continuing Education Units (CEU) and annual in-service hours.
* Using working knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology to understand the proper use of instrumentation and can make educated substitution as necessary.
* Qualifications:
* Successful completion of 2 years of study that includes at least 12 semester hours in courses such as medical supply processing, storage, distribution, sterile supplies, operating room, and surgical technician courses; or other fields related to the position.
* Up to date knowledge of surgical instruments used in operating rooms and clinic settings.
* Up to date knowledge of sterilization and cleaning equipment.
* Up to date knowledge of event-related packaging regarding sterility.
* Basic knowledge of medical terminology to assemble and specialty operating room/clinic instrument sets.
* Basic understanding of principles for microbiology, for understanding of required cleaning, sterilization, and disinfection processes of medical instruments.

All candidates must be able to:
* Sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders during the work shift
* Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist
* Lift up to 20 lbs
* Carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance
* Push/pull with 30 lbs of force

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
* Surgery
Schedule:
* Morning shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply



Experience:
* Sterile processing: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:
* CRCST (Preferred)
* CSPDT (Preferred)

Shift availability:
* Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:
* Cheyenne, WY 82001 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:
* Cheyenne, WY 82001: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person