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Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System lists this Certified Sterile Processing Tech - Evenings opportunity in spartanburg, South Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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Certified Sterile Processing TechWe are hiring a Certified Sterile Processing Tech to join our team!Full-Time Evenings; 3:00pm to 11:30pmThe Certified Sterile Processing Technicians are allied health professionals, who are an integral part of the Perioperative Department healthcare team who provide sterilized equipment for use during a surgical procedure. The Certified Sterile Processing Technician works under the supervision and delegatory authority of a Sterile Processing Department Manager, supervisor or designee, to facilitate high standards of decontamination, assembly, inspecting, wrapping and sterilization of surgical instrument for Surgical Services, 0B Services, and all other ancillary departments. Certified Sterile Processing Technicians load and unload cart washers and various sterilizers and put away sterile instruments and supplies. This includes working in conjunction with the OR staff to provide timely sterile products, trays and case carts where applicable. The Certified Sterile Processing Technician maintains consistency and continuous workflow between the OR and Sterile Processing while practicing above average customer service. The Sterile Processing Technician reports to the Manager of the Sterile Processing Department and RN Director of Surgical Services.Minimum Requirements· High School Graduate/GED· New grad to experienced Certified Sterile Processing TechnicianLicense/Registration/CertificationsProvisional Certification AND 400 hours completed within 6 months of certification from (HSPA), and at least one (1) of the following must be obtained within 6 months of hire:Certification, as a certified surgical technologist (CST), conferred by the National Board of Surgical technology and Surgery Assisting (NBSTSA)Certification, as a certified Sterile Processing Department Technician (CSPDT), conferred by the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD)Certification, as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST), conferred by Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA)Preferred Requirements· One or more consecutive years of experience working as a Certified Sterile Processing TechnicianPreferred License/Registration/CertificationsActive membership in a local or national chapter of the Association of Surgical Technologists (AST)Graduate of an accredited CST ProgramCore Job ResponsibilitiesSuccessfully completes hospital and unit-based orientation programsSuccessfully completes annual hospital and unit-based required competencies and educationAble to establish priorities and prepare for emergency situations during scheduled work hours and scheduled on-call hoursAccepts constructive feedback to improve job performance and collaborates with Manager, CUE and/or Shift Supervisor to make necessary adjustmentsAttend staff meetings to remain knowledgeable in department updates and practicesCollaborates with other members of the healthcare team to determine instrument priorities for case needsComply with established policies and proceduresCoordinates and develops staff, provides leadership by example on proper department proceduresDemonstrates knowledge of appropriate infection prevention strategies to prevent surgical site infectionsDemonstrates knowledge of standard and transmission-based precautions to reduce the risk of cross-contamination by using appropriate disinfectants according to pathogen present in the environment.Demonstrates knowledge of the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgical teamEffectively communicates, both written and verbally, with co-workers.Ensures compliance with all clinical expectations regarding regulatory requirements such as improved on time start initiatives, and reduction in surgical site infectionsEnsure that all instrument sets are properly arranged and organizedInspects, assembles, packages and sterilizes medical devices following manufacturer's recommendations and established procedure.Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment and fills surgical case cart requisitions using hospital computer system.Operates cleaning and sterilization equipment in the department according to manufacturer's recommendations and established procedure.Other duties may be assigned as necessary to facilitate the functions of the department and hospital.Participates in continuing education and achieving/maintaining certificationPerforms patient care according to guidelines provided through the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI); the Associate of surgical Technologist (AST); and the Association of peri-Operative Nurses (AORN)Provides clinical guidance to surgical technology students and ancillary staffRecognizes the importance of hand hygiene and performs appropriate hand hygiene techniquesRecognizes the importance of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) while in the decontamination area and appropriately dons and doffs PPEResponsible and accountable for own professional growth and development through local and national AST and/or HSPA chapter involvementResponsible for decontamination and cleaning of surgical instruments and other medical equipment following established policy and procedureResponsible for demonstrating competencies for all new equipment and processesParticipates in the orientation of new Sterile Processing associatesRetrieves used cast carts when needed from patient care areas and returns to SPD for appropriate processingServes on unit-based committeesThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this job classification. They are not to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all duties, skills, and responsibilities of people so assigned.
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spartanburg, SC, 29301, US
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