Sterile Processor
Position Summary:
The Instrument Technician is responsible for all aspects of instrument care as well as the maintenance of the sterile processing area and proper functioning of sterile processing equipment.
The staffing of Summit Medical Center is based on a teamwork concept. Employees may be cross-trained in other clinical areas and may be expected to perform duties other than their normal ones as staffing and patient needs change.
Responsibilities:
- Cleans, decontaminates, sterilizes and maintains instruments in good working condition
- Assures all instrument trays are assembled properly and content is correct
- Flash sterilizes instrument sets as necessary
- Documents and maintains sterilizer load information
- Documents and maintains sterilizer Biologic testing records
- Maintains all sterile processing equipment
- Maintains supply inventory in the scrub sink area
- Assist with preparation and cleaning of operating rooms between patients
- Performs other duties as assigned or requested
- Maintains established center/departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards
- Maintains and cares for department equipment and supplies
- Participates in educational programs and inservice meetings
- Maintains confidentiality of patient and center related business
- Develops and maintains an effective working relationship with patients, families, visitors and other center employees
- Documents concisely, precisely and accurately on all records or documents as indicated by policy.
- Participates in Quality Assessment activities as directed for the continuous improvement of patient care and center business
SMC offers a competitive benefits program to full-time employees and their families. SMC pays the majority of the benefit, while a low premium cost is deducted from the employee's paycheck on a pretax basis.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Bonus opportunities
Work Location: In person