Job Description Job Description Surgery Sterile Processing Tech - Full Time POSITION SUMMARY: Maintains, keeps records and processes surgical instruments and equipment according to industry standards. POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Minimum Education Scholastic achievement equal to high school education preferred. Minimum Work Experience Knowledge of aseptic technique preferred. Knowledge of patient care equipment preferred. Must be able to read, write and comprehend the English language. Must be able to communicate routine information effectively with attention to detail required. POSITION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Knowledge Maintains working knowledge of the department's instrumentation and equipment. Reviews surgery schedule, ensures all instruments are readily available according to surgeon's preference cards. Places orders for special items as required. Acts as liaison with Purchasing Department and vendors. Assures technicians send damaged or inappropriate equipment to appropriate place (Biomedical Engineering, maintenance or vendor) for timely repair/replacement. Responds quickly and efficiently to provide items as needed during emergency situations. Refers conflicts and procedural questions to nurse manager and OR staff. Processing Equipment Demonstrates the ability to use processing equipment to clean and decontaminate surgical instrumentation, according to manufactures recommendations. Demonstrates knowledge of current standards on decontamination and sterilization techniques. Ensures manufacture's recommendations for use of: autoclave, washer, ultrasonic cleaner, Steris 1E system, Sterrad, and other necessary equipment are followed. Uses appropriate cleaning solutions. Cleans, decontaminates and inspects surgical instruments. Reconstructs and wraps surgical trays for sterilization. Ensures all instrumentation entering the department from outside the facility is processed according to current standards, and facility policies. Remains readily available to receive and reprocess instruments between cases. Testing Ensures all instrumentation entering the department from outside the facility is processed according to current standards, and facility policies. Remains readily available to receive and reprocess instruments between cases. Instrumentation Maintains and stores sterilized instrumentation appropriately in a systematic manner, following industry standards and facility policy. Wraps, inventories, and manages backup instruments and equipment. Supplies are stored on shelving following first in/first out method. Shelves must be emptied before cleaning begins. Storage shelves must be cleaned using an approved disinfectant agent. Surfaces must be thoroughly dried with a lint-free towel to avoid contamination of supplies. Supplies are placed back on shelf in their proper order. Documentation Maintains accurate, up to date Instrumentation lists. Maintains accurate, up to date Instrument Tray cards. Retains all sterilization records, according to regulations. BENEFITS: If you are scheduled to work part-time at least 20 hours per week and full-time at least 32 hours per week, you are eligible for benefits on the first day of the month following 30 days of employment. NO STATE INCOME TAX Hometown Health Medical, EyeMed Vision, Guardian Dental and Flexible Spending Account. Vanguard 401(k) with match. Employer paid Care Flight Membership for your household (full-time employees) (A Division of REMSA). Employer Paid Basic Life and AD&D insurance. Unum Supplemental Insurance (Critical Illness, Accident, Short Term & Long Term Disability). Earned Time Off, Sick Leave and Paid Holidays. Nevada 529 College Fund. Unum Employee Assistance Program. Employer paid Credit monitoring and Identity Theft Program through CyberScout. Tuition Reimbursement, Clinical Ladder & HRSA Loan Repayment Program (for qualifying positions). Priority Childcare Enrollment with the Boys and Girls Club of Western NV for ages 9 months. Paid Volunteer Hours for staff to help in the community. and More CARSON VALLEY HEALTH IS PROUD TO BE RECOGNIZED AS A FINALIST IN THE "BEST PLACES TO WORK" - NORTHERN NEVADA, 2021, 2022 & 2024 WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU TO OUR TEAM Monday through Friday and 8-hour shifts. Training would be 0730 - 1600 and the schedule would be similar to follow.