Sterile Processing Tech I

Presbyterian Healthcare Services • New York, NY

1d • $16 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

Presbyterian is seeking a skilled Sterile Processing Tech for Presbyterian Hospital. In this role, you will work under direct and indirect supervision by following approved infection control, quality assurance and departmental policies and procedures. Cleans, decontaminates, disinfects and/or sterilizes surgical instruments, trays and packs and reusable medical devices for inpatient Nursing departments and PMG clinics. Inventories, restocks and distributes instruments and reusable medical equipment to the Operating Room. Spends the majority of time in the Sterile Processing Department cleaning, preparing, assembling, and sterilizing instruments and trays in support of the Operating Room.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required

Nice To Haves

• One year experience in sterile processing environment, hospital or clinic (medical or veterinary) preferred.
• Previous experience with handling of sterile supplies and/or instruments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Infection Control: Standard Precautions: Adherence to handwashing requirements, workflow patterns, standard precautions, sterility assurance, biological monitoring, and dress code.
• Quality Assurance Monitoring: Validates and maintains event related protocols; disinfection and/or sterilization load parameters and records; inventory check sheet(s); and equipment monitoring.
• Processes instrumentation according to instructions for use
• Documentation: Meets regulatory requirements for sterilization, high level disinfection, biological monitoring, and employee competencies. Accurately documents and maintains daily records of all QA and sterilization functions according to regulatory agency and Infection Control standards.
• Policies and Procedures: Adheres to Organizational and Departmental policies and procedures
• Decontamination Skills: Properly dons and doffs personal protective equipment as required Inspects, disassembles, sorts, cleans, and processes reusable instrumentation and equipment Selects and operates specialized cleaning equipment. Follows manufacturer recommendations for use of cleaning agents.
• Instrumentation Assembly: Identifies, inspects, and assembles all general and specialty instruments, various power equipment, laser and endoscopic instruments per specifications and manufacturer recommendations.
• Preparation and Packaging: According to manufacturer guidelines, selects and prepares packaging materials for the sterilization of reusable instrumentation.
• Principles of Sterilization: Selects appropriate method of sterilization. Maintains accurate sterilization records. Properly loads and unloads sterilization cart items. Verifies that sterilization parameters have been met before distribution of load.
• Workplace Safety: Demonstrates awareness of personal and work area safety at all times. Complies w/ facility safety policies and procedures, including those for bloodborne pathogens and communicable diseases. Takes prompt corrective actions when hazard identified (reporting or removing, as appropriate).
• Professionalism: Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills. Actively supports and contributes teamwork in the workplace. Takes responsibility and is accountable for own professional work ethics. Demonstrate responsibility in adhering to posted work schedules. Performs other functions as required.

Benefits

• All benefits-eligible Presbyterian employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, group term life insurance and other optional voluntary benefits.
• Presbyterian's Employee Wellness rewards program is designed to provide you with engaging opportunities to enhance your health and activate your well-being. Earn gift cards and more by taking an active role in our personal well-being by participating in wellness activities like wellness challenges, webinar, preventive screening and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED