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Sterile Processing Technician NBC
NCH
📍 NAPLES, US
Full-time
Job description
<ul><li><b>DEPARTMENT:</b> 16254 - Sterile Processing NBC</li><li><b>LOCATION:</b> 1100 Immokalee Road, Naples, FL, 34110</li><li><b>WORK TYPE:</b> Full Time</li><li><b>WORK SCHEDULE:</b> Variable</li></ul><br><br><b>ABOUT NCH</b><br><br>NCH is an independent, locally governed non-profit delivering premier comprehensive care. Our healthcare system is comprised of two hospitals, an alliance of 700+ physicians, and medical facilities in dozens of locations throughout Southwest Florida that offer nationally recognized, quality health care.<br><br>NCH is transforming into an Advanced Community Healthcare System(TM) and we're proud to: Provide higher acuity care and Centers of Excellence; Offer Graduate Medical Education and fellowships; Have endowed chairs; Conduct research and participate in national clinical trials; and partner with other health market leaders, like Hospital for Special Surgery, Encompass, and ProScan.<br><br>Join our mission to help everyone live a longer, happier, healthier life. We are committed to care and believe there's always more at NCH - for you and every person we serve together. Visit nchjobs.org to learn more.<br><br><b>JOB SUMMARY</b><br><br>The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for inventory management, distribution, receiving, and sterile processing of instruments/equipment. They are responsible for the case cart room in maintenance of sterile products, and accurately pulling cases based on doctor's preference cards. <br><br><b>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</b><br><br>- Other duties may be assigned. <br><br> Understands and follows department policies and procedures, acts as preceptor for staff. <br><br> Uses PPE (Personal protective equipment) such as impervious gown, face shield and gloves appropriate to the department. <br><br> Appropriately runs washer/decontaminator. Loads instruments correctly. Operates properly and records load properly. <br><br> Appropriately uses Sonic Cleaner and compressed air. <br><br> Receives contaminated instruments and equipment. Disassembles instruments, mechanical cleaning, and hand washing of instruments, micro instruments, and rubber goods. <br><br> Knowledge of instrument trays to be able to sort instruments into specific sets, in all specialties. <br><br> Ability to determine instrumentation that is heat/fluid sensitive that need to be hand cleaned and dried. <br><br> Follow all manufacturer's Instructions for Use (IFU) in instrument management. <br><br> Understands and knows how to use the dryer unit. <br><br> Assemble instruments serves as resource to staff for specialty trays. Identifies and inspects instruments. <br><br> Use of count sheets to assemble sets. <br><br> Utensil Preparation for all specialties. Understands methods of wrapping and packaging, pouch packaging, dating items and paper wrapping in a fashion to ensure contents are not compromised. <br><br> Knowledge of types of sterilizers and how they function and cleaning of each of the following: Steam, Sterrad, and Steris System 1. <br><br> Knowledge of sterilization parameters includes proper use of, load control books, how to read the results and documentation, validates parameters met with the following: steam tape, gas tape, internal steam integrators, Sterrad integrators. <br><br> Knowledge of Biological Indicators, including proper placement in sterilizer, quality control, incubation and reading the results, documentation and validation of process for the following: Steam Biological indicators, Sterrad Biological indicators, Immediate Use Steam Sterilization Biological indicators and Steris System 1 Biological indicators. <br><br> Physician preferences and location of supplies. Reconcile card to special procedure. <br><br> Knowledge of medical terminology and surgical case types in all specialties. <br><br> Takes initiative and volunteers to help others, prepare end of shift report, and supervise staff. Identifies opportunities to reduce waste and expense. <br><br><b>EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS</b><br><br> Minimum of High School or GED required. <br><br> Successful completion of a Surgical Tech or Sterile Processing Tech training program. <br><br>OR <br><br>Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) from CBSPD Program OR Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) from Healthcare Sterile Processing Association. <br><br>OR <br><br>Minimum of 2 years of applicable experience in a sterile processing department and obtaining CSPDT or CRCST within one year of hire. <br><br> Intermediate computer knowledge: Uses Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows.