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Sterile Processing Technician
Job description
Are you currently in the job market for a full time role? Medix is hiring a Sterile Processing Technician to work for a Orthopedic Surgery Center in McLean, VA.
Job Requirements:
- High School Diploma / GED
- CSPDT Certification
- Surgery center experience
Job Overview:
- REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF NURSING AND ADMINISTRATOR
- Assists the OR staff in the organization and daily function of the operating room in accordance with established Federal, State and accreditation standards and center policies and procedures
- Responsible for instrument decontamination, sterile processing, and instrument care and handling and documentation and record keeping related to those activities
- Coordinates and follows through with all instrument training and equipment repairs
- Trains new staff how to work in the varying areas of the department
- Acts as a SPD role model for customer service, professional conduct and leadership
- Accountable for the delivery of quality patient care in the Operating Room
- Demonstrates active communication and participation with designated O.R. team members
- Demonstrates advanced knowledge in the use of all equipment to support primary service
- Anticipates the need of the surgeon in order to expedite the surgical procedure
- Assists with the preparation of equipment and supplies required for the surgical procedure
- Plans for and coordinates instrument needs for intra operative use
- Demonstrates proficiency and knowledge of instruments for all types of surgery
- Demonstrates knowledge of the storage of instruments and those supplies maintained in SPD
- Inspects and tests instruments and equipment; ensures that specialty and general instruments are functioning and reports any abnormalities to Director of Nursing or Administrator; takes immediate action if required by the situation
- Demonstrates care, handling, and assembly of accessory and specialty SPD equipment
- Ensures the proper functioning of laparoscopic and arthroscopic cameras and scopes
- Demonstrates proficiency with the use of specialized equipment, i.e., drills,
- Demonstrates knowledge of prescribed procedures for terminally cleaning all items that have come in contact with the patient and/or sterile field
- Demonstrates awareness of special care procedures for specialty items and equipment by following proper procedure
- Maintains and enforces highest standard of sterile technique and safe environment during instrument processing and throughout the facility
- Demonstrates advanced skill as a resource person in primary service
- Completes mandatory education and training
- Actively participates in team planning and independently executes established plans
Other Information:
- Pay: 24-30/hr
- Monday - Friday 11:30am-7:30pm (closing)
- Parking is free
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