STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN - OPERATING ROOM - Military veterans preferred

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Sorts mismatched sets of instruments, trays and medical equipment and makes them available to sterile processing customers in a timely manner.

Restocks, labels, and maintains inventory; submits requisitions; collects and distributes instruments, trays, and facility medical equipment.

Performs environmental maintenance duties and assists in maintaining inventory levels in sterile processing.

Verifies that equipment functions properly; completes requisitions for equipment maintenance, repairs or replaces and removes defective equipment.

Maintains a clean work area.

Assists with maintaining established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, and quality improvement, safety, and environmental and infection control standards.

Orients and trains new personnel on appropriate instrument/equipment use.

Follows all appropriate procedures to decontaminate, sterilize and disinfect equipment and instruments. Correctly assembles and wraps/packages items. Prepares items in an organized and timely manner. Operates the autoclave unit appropriately and performs high level disinfection processes. Performs routine biological and pressure tests on sterilizers as appropriate.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Clearly communicates and continuously supports the Mission and Values of Johnson Memorial Health.

Conducts all activities in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, standards, and Johnson Memorial Health policies and procedures including Blood and Body Substance Precautions.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: 

High school diploma or equivalent required. Certification as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) required or must be obtained within 12 months of hire. Prior healthcare experience, particularly in a surgical department, preferred.

Johnson Memorial Health is a nationally-recognized network of physicians, services and healthcare resources based in Johnson County, Indiana. The centerpiece is Johnson Memorial Hospital, located in Franklin Indiana, just 20 minutes south of Indianapolis.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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