Sterile Processing Associate: 40hrs/ week Evenings

Job description

Department/Unit: Sterile Processing Work Shift: Evening (United States of America) Salary Range: $41,923.00 - $54,500.00 Sterile Processing: Performs all Sterile Processing functions: retrieval and decontamination of soiled/ used surgical instrumentation; inspects, assembles and packages delicate instrumentation; operates sterilization equipment; transports supplies, builds case carts for the operating room, processes instrumentation, operates cleaning equipment and replenishes stocks. Expected to rotate through all area functions. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Operates all required equipment and machinery accurately and safely. Prepares, assembles, and sterilizes instruments and supplies according to parameters of sterilization in accordance with The Department of Health, TJC, OSHA, CDC, AAMI and AORN standards. - Maintains appropriate records, and monitors quality control and infection control standards. Provides asset management and support of surgical instruments and trays belonging to or consigned to the facility. - Accurately handles and cares for instruments appropriately, including appropriate selection of cleaning agents, lubricants, examination for function, id...