Sterilization Technician

Connecticut Orthopaedic Specialists Pc•Branford, CT

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Connecticut Orthopaedics has been named as the #1 Physician Practice in Orthopaedics in Connecticut, as well as ranking in the Top 3 for Surgical Care and the Top 5 for Overall Physician Practices across the state by Castle Connolly. Connecticut Orthopaedics is a growing healthcare practice based in the greater New Haven community with a strong commitment to providing excellent care and customer service to our patients. By joining our team, you will become an integral part of the largest private orthopaedic practice in New England offering a competitive salary, excellent work-life balance, and exceptional career growth opportunities! Connecticut Orthopaedics Specialists is hiring a full-time sterilization technician to join our surgery center in Branford, CT. The hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm. We offer a professional, congenial work environment, professional development, and a comprehensive suite of benefits. If you are interested in joining a dynamic team of medical professionals, we encourage you to apply. Our perfect candidate meets the following criteria: Functions as a member of the healthcare team performing technical and clinical duties required for surgical procedures. Prepares and maintains instrumentation and supplies with a focus on re-processing and sterilization. Prepares case cart and instrumentation for all scheduled cases. Balances multiple duties including transporting patients to vehicles via wheelchair, receiving all incoming orders, inventory maintenance, and some computer work.

Requirements

Must be able to multi-task efficiently without loss of accuracy, focus and follow through
Organization and timeliness
Ability to work safely and efficiently in a fast-paced work environment.
Ability to meet the needs of the Center as demanded by the schedule, particularly when overtime hours and time changes become necessary.
Ability to work well with physicians, employees, patients, and others.
High School Graduate or equivalent.
Certificate from a sterilization technician program required.
Knowledge of reprocessing and sterilization standards.
Minimum one (1) year Reprocessing Tech experience required

Responsibilities

Case Preparation Turnover
Transfer sterilized instrumentation from the clean utility room to the O.R. using proper technique.
Storage and retrieval of sterile instrumentation and supplies.
Assist in cleaning O.R. after every case including: mopping floor, changing trash, and wiping down equipment.
Decontamination Room
Decontaminate all equipment, instrumentation, and supplies using proper protective precautions and proper care of instrumentation.
After donning personal protective equipment (eyewear, gloves, and gown), sorts all contaminated instruments, isolating any sharps and/or power equipment.
Scrupulously washes all surgical instruments, disassembling some as needed.
Ultrasounds all appropriate instrumentation.
Dries, inspects, and lubricates all instruments as needed.
Re-assembles sets of instruments in preparation for sterilization.
Passes clean instrumentation to sterilization room.
Prepares damaged instrumentation for mailing and shipping, promptly taking care to enclose proper documentation of package contents, including serial numbers.
Sterilization Room
Testing assures daily Bowie-Dick and biological indicator tests are completed and pass. Assures steam indicators and indicator tape is used for all packages and instrument sets are to be sterilized.
Runs all sterilization cycles. Positions all sterilization items appropriately on wire racks in autoclave.
Chooses appropriate cycles and times for wrapped and unwrapped (FLASH) cycles.
Always check printout for proper sterilization parameters before transferring any instrumentation to the O.R. or to the shelves for storage.
Places a biological indicator in all implant and/or FLASH loads.
Is familiar with the day’s schedule and needed instrumentation and prioritizes sterilization loads to avoid delays or the need to flash instrumentation.
Keeps all sterilization records according to Center’s policies.
Stores all sterile instrumentation according to standards and Center’s policies.
Equipment
Follows manufacturer’s instruction on all equipment maintenance.
Cares for all decontamination and sterilization equipment according to manufacturers and Biomedical Engineering Instructions.
Contacts Biomedical Engineering to schedule routine or emergency maintenance as needed.
Reports any equipment problems or repairs as needed.
Miscellaneous
Assists in setting up, organizing, stocking, and cleaning all supply and linen areas.
Assists in inventory, storage, and retrieval of supplies and equipment.
Helps clean and maintain rooms, equipment, and furniture according to standards and Center policy.
Assists with emergency procedures as directed.
Maintains confidentiality of all patient and Center’s communications and documents.
Communicates a positive and caring attitude towards patients, peers, staff, physicians, and all other contacts.
Other tasks as assigned by the Director, Surgical Services