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Department:
ICE | MUSL | TOSH Sterile Processing
Department’s Website:
Summary of Job Duties:
This posting will fill multiple positions and varies shifts available.
The Sterile processing Technician is a vital part to our team at the Orthopaedic and Spine Hospital (TOSH) to provide the absolute best outcomes for our patients. This position decontaminates (disassembles, cleans by hand and/or machine) medical instruments & materials in the Sterile Processing Department. This is a position that has a lot of growth opportunity within the department and healthcare profession.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School, GED or formal educational equivalent
- Ability to Follow Oral Instruction, Read and Write. Computer literacy in word/excel
- Good communication skills
Preferred Experience:
- Two (2) years SPD leadership experience preferred or Surgical Technical experience
- Professional License/Certification: IAHCSMM/CBSPD Certified
- CRCST/CIS
- Sterile Processing Experience
Additional Information:
Responsibilities:
- Decontaminate (dis-assemble, clean by hand and/or machine) medical instruments/materials.
- Assemble and package, inspect and test instruments, re-assemble sets, place sets in proper containers and/or wrapping and load/transport loaded carts with prepared sets.
- Maintain record of loads and items being removed from department for processing. Transport loads to and from CSS and prepare proper storage of instruments and equipment.
- Use and test sterilizing equipment; perform dart and biological tests for autoclaves; perform diagnostic and biological tests for Steris sterilizer.
- Record and accurately interpret results of tests; assist OR staff; help locate needed supplies and equipment.
- Communicate professionally even when under pressure/fulfilling demanding and/or stressful requests.
- Position revolves around serving the Operating Room’s (OR’s) sterile instrument and equipment needs.
- Must understand the URGENCY of the OR staff’s requests.
- Answer directly to the Sterile Processing Manager.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements:
Constant physical activities:
Feeling
Hearing
Standing
Sitting
Walking
Talking
Taste or Smell
Read, Concentrate, or Think Analytically
Frequent physical activities:
Repetitive Motion
Occasional physical activities:
Crouching
Kneeling
Lifting
Pulling
Pushing
Physical Environment:
Inside Medical Facility Environment
Noise Level:
Loud
Visual Requirements:
Near visual acuity
Hazards:
Biological
Chemical
Electrical
Radiation
Environmental
Salary Information:
Commensurate with education and experience.
Required Documents to Apply:
List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume
Optional Documents:
License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), Proof of Veteran Status
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Recruitment Contact Information:
Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.
