Job Description
Cleans, processes, assembles and performs terminal sterilization of medical instrumentation, textiles and related reusables utilized in patients care. Maintains sterile instrumentation inventory in hospital units where surgical procedures are performed. Communicates with hospital unit staff to maintain related par levels.
Job Responsibility
- Conducts frequent and timely rounds of soiled utility rooms to maintain continual work flow of surgical and floor instruments.
- Transports and handles contaminated instruments using precaution according to regulatory (OSHA, CDC) and hospital guidelines.
- Ensures prevention of cross-contamination by adhering to "one way" flow of soiled instruments through central sterile department.
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Job Qualification
- High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
- Sterile processing certification (CRCST or CSPD), required.
- Must complete minimum annual continuing education credits required by NY State AND additional continuing education credits required to maintain certification status.
- Prior experience processing surgical information, preferred.
- Ability to lift/carry 25 pounds, required. Manual dexterity, ability to stand, bend, lift and/or reach for extended periods of time, required.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English (verbally and in writing) and follow oral and/or written instructions, required
*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).