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Central Sterile Reprocessing (CSR) Tech - Central Sterile Reprocessing, Per diem

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health · New London, Connecticut, US

Overview Decontaminate, clean, process, and sterilize supplies and equipment dispensed by the department, following infection control practices and guidelines.

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Overview Decontaminate, clean, process, and sterilize supplies and equipment dispensed by the department, following infection control practices and guidelines. Responsibilities: - Follows manufacturer instructions for use for steam and low temperature sterilization - Follows manufacturer instructions for use for decontamination, disinfection of instruments, and flexible endoscopes according to department standards and industry guidelines - Demonstrates knowledge of surgical instrument kits - Demonstrates knowledge of how to properly inspect and assemble kits - Adheres to hospital policies for CSR as well as follow AAMI guidelines (Association for the Advancement of Medical Instruments - Performs equipment testing: Bowies and Biologicals, and reports any abnormal results to the supervisor - Delivery of sterile instruments and kits in a timely manner, within 48 hours, to other departments within the hospital - Maintains a clean work environment in accordance to regulator guidelines and hospital policy. Damp dusting horizontal surfaces, end of day cleaning, removal of trash and laundry - Attends staff meetings and in services - Stays up to date on departmental communication and requir...