Sterile Processing Technician
Reidsville, NC 
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Job Description
Sterile Processing Technician
ID 2023-21077
Location Annie Penn Work Location US-NC-Reidsville Division : Name Annie Penn Hospital Department : Name APH-STERILE PROCESSING Category GENERAL SUPPORT Position Sub-Category OTHER Position Type Relief (PRN) Employment Type Employee Exempt/NonExempt Non-Exempt FTE 0.00 Workforce Status Onsite Work Hours 0.04 Provider Schedule (specific schedule) 10a-630p Monday/Wednesday/Friday On call Required No
Overview
Processes instruments and other equipment for Operative Services and other Clinical departments. Processing includes decontamination, assembly, sterilization and storage.

Responsibilities

Decontaminates, reassembles and sterilizes instrumentation according to standard work, guidelines, policies and procedures. Inspects and assembles instruments to ensure patient safety and in accordance to sterilization requirements. Removes instruments found to be defective, broken or missing components.
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Demonstrates knowledge of how to operate instrument and cart washers as well as sonic cleaners and sterilizers. Understands mechanical functions and safety features of equipment. Monitors cycles for proper functions and tests parameters of time and temperature; reporting findings appropriately. Performs chemical, biological and mechanical tests as required and understands functions of each and appropriately documents results. Reports malfunction(s) to Processing Supervisor, Assistant Director or Director. Troubleshoots and corrects minor equipment problems.
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Responds to special requests for needed instruments/sets and sterile supplies. Provides instrument/set, supplies or equipment as requested. Helps locate misplaced instrument/set. Decontaminates and processes needed instrument/set. Review Operating Room schedule for consignment and loaner.
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Demonstrate values that exhibit Cone Health values. Work practices exhibit ethics and integrity. Advocates for patient care. Follows policies and procedures of the department. Manages resources efficiently and works with team members to reduce costs and improve quality.
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Qualifications

EDUCATION:
High School Diploma or equivalent, Required
Associates, Preferred

EXPERIENCE:
Preferred: Previous Sterile Processing Experience

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY/LISTING:
REQUIRED
PREFERRED

Cone Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to providing equal opportunity employment opportunities for applicants and employees. All employees and applicants for employment will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, ability, and performance without regard to race, religion, age sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, ethnicity, national origin, disability, color, or as otherwise protected by law.

 

Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
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