Mobile Health Team Inc. a staffing agency has an opening for a Certified Sterile Processing Technologist. We are looking for someone with a passion for people.
Location: Scottsdale AZ 85258
Assignment Start Date: 12/10/2024
13 weeks Days 8hour shift 20 hours weekly guaranteed
The Estimated Weekly Total is based on working the listed hours per week and includes available stipend amounts. Please contact a recruiter for full details. Responsible for the proper care and handling of all general and specialty instruments including the cleaning decontamination instrument identification assembly packaging and distribution and sterilization of surgical instrumentation.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Decontaminates assembles and packages all instruments following established protocols as well as performs necessary repairs reassembles and stores specialized surgical instruments. Prepares all order requests as necessary for replacement parts for instruments and additional equipment as necessary or upon request of physicians.
- Maintains a clean and safe environment by adhering to Standard Precautions and Infection Control practices. Staff will don proper Personnel Protective equipment (PPE) and follow protocols for the decontamination process referencing Instructions for Use (IFU) supplied by the manufacturers.
- Identifies instruments for all specialties and assures proper function. Follows protocol for repair or replacement of instruments that are not functioning properly. Assembles and packages all instrumentation and sets according to dept. protocol. Utilizes equipment according to the manufacturers recommendations and hospital policy.
- Operates steam autoclaves ETO and Gas Plasma sterilizers. Maintains appropriate logs and records relating to the sterilization process including the Ethylene Oxide Aeration Records Sterilizer Load Records and Biological Monitoring Records.
- Responds to problem calls from the Operating Room and perform a preliminary investigation. Determines priority level of instrumentation and equipment requests and other hospital needs. Directs services competently and professionally while assuring OR priorities are completed promptly.
- Performs all functions according to established policies procedures regulatory and accreditation requirements as well as applicable professional standards.
- Provides all customers with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors every day.
NOTE: The essential functions are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented as outlined by the incumbents immediate manager
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATION
Experience:
- Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience
Education:
- High school diploma or GED required.
Licenses Certifications and/or Registration:
- Requires current national certification as an SPD Technician Certified Registered Central Service Technician or Surgical Instrument Processor and relevant experience with sterilizing instruments which qualifies the candidate for the national certification exam or certified registration.
- Must be BLS/BCLS Certified
Shift: Day Shift: Monday Friday hours based on surgery Schedule
Pay Class: Fulltime
Pay Type: Hourly
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Must have mechanical aptitude with the ability to break down moving parts clean lubricate and reassemble problem solve incomplete trays and missing instrumentation and have effective organizational communication and human relation skills.
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Mobile Health Team Inc is a workforce solutions company. We match experienced healthcare professionals with temporary or permanent positions globally. Our mission is clear to bridge the staffing gap in the healthcare industry by creating and maintaining longterm working relationships with clients and healthcare professionals. We specialize in temporary and permanent placements in order to meet our clients needs.