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Children's Hospital of Philadelphia lists this Supply and Processing Technician opportunity in wayne, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Surgical Supply and Processing TechnicianChildren's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation. At CHOP, your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions make a difference for patients and families. Join us as we build on our promise to advance pediatric care—and your career.CHOP does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, or any other legally protected categories in any employment, training, or vendor decisions or programs. CHOP recognizes the critical importance of a workforce rich in varied backgrounds and experiences and engages in ongoing efforts to achieve that through equally varied and non-discriminatory means.A Brief OverviewThe Surgical Supply and Processing Technician works under the direction of the Nurse Manager. He/she reviews the daily surgical schedule to determine adequate surgical supply and equipment needs for surgical cases in the Perioperative complex. The KOP Tech is responsible for the processing of materials and equipment for patient care, operating room and ancillary departments and works in accordance with established policies and procedures for decontamination assembly, packaging and sterilization.The Technician is a team player, who demonstrates good rapport and cooperative relationships with all members of the complex team. He/she is flexible, shows pride in work, and performs in a capacity to ensure the success of safe patient care in the Perioperative complex.What You Will DoDemonstrates proper cleaning and High Level Disinfection and Sterilization (HLD/S) of all Anesthesia and O.R., instruments, endoscopes, and equipmentPerforms HLD/S of instruments and endoscopes from the Specialty Care CenterInspects instrumentation and equipment for defects and proper working condition prior to packaging and sterilizing and resorts issues as necessary to OR teamEffectively packages and prepares all instrumentation and equipment according to manufacturers recommended instructions for use (IFU)Processes complete and accurate instrument trays and setsEnsures that supplies and equipment are handled and stored properly according to manufacturers' recommendations and guidelinesEnsures all sterilization records and central processing area environment documentation is complete and in compliance with Infection Prevention and Control and regulatory recommendations and standardsWorks with Perioperative Core technicians, nursing staff and supply chain teams for management of OR supply needsOrders appropriate par level of supplies as neededDistributes supplies to operating room, sterile supply rooms, Pre-op, and PACU areas, as neededPrepares instrumentation and supplies for pending OR cases, works with case carts, and anticipates needs based on the OR schedule.Education QualificationsHigh School Diploma / GED - RequiredExperience QualificationsAt least one (1) year experience in a health related field - RequiredSkills and AbilitiesDemonstrates basic computer skills, with working knowledge of computer systems used by the organization for ordering and processing (EPIC, SPM, Coupa)Licenses and CertificationsCentral Service Technician (CST) - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) - within 3 months - Required orCertified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) - within 3 months - RequiredTo carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must receive an annual influenza vaccine.SALARY RANGE:$25.50 - $31.85 HourlySalary ranges are shown for full-time jobs. If you're working part-time, your pay will be adjusted accordingly. At CHOP, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. Factors such as skills and experience could result in an offer above the salary range noted in this job posting. Click here for more information regarding CHOP's Compensation and Benefits.
Worksite address
wayne, PA, 19087, US
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