Singing River Health System ยท 3 weeks ago
Sterile Processing Technician
Greater Biloxi Area
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelSinging River Health System is a healthcare provider, and they are seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to ensure the provision of sterile instruments and safe equipment for patients. The role involves cleaning, disinfecting, assembling, packaging, and sterilizing surgical instruments while maintaining sterilization records and ensuring accurate patient charges.
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Responsibilities
Cleans, disinfects, assembles, packages and sterilizes surgical instruments
Tests, operates and monitors sterilization equipment
Documents and maintains sterilization records
Assembles surgical supplies
Decontaminates, disinfects and distributes patient care equipment
Verifies and assures accurate patient charges
Orders patient equipment and supplies
Operates computer equipment to meet patient supply needs, for patient charge inquiry, and to post and credit charges
Qualification
Required
High School diploma required or GED equivalent
Knowledge of medical terminology essential
Certification recommended within two (2) years of employment
Demonstrate knowledge of sterilization supplies and requirements, equipment and instruments
Organizing, containing, and transporting items of varying compounds, textures or quantities
Transporting and disposing of hazardous materials and sharp objects according to hospital procedures
Demonstrate knowledge of sterilization procedures of various equipment and instruments
Knowledge of wrapping and repackaging sterilized instruments
Using sterilization equipment and instruments
Arranging instruments on surgical trays
Following written instructions and performing multiple tasks
Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with others
Stands, turns, bends, stoops, lifts, climbs, and uses many physical motions in performing day-to-day activities
Must be able to stand for extended periods of time and do a great deal of walking without experiencing undue fatigue
Must have a high energy level and be capable of handling high pressure situations
Must possess sufficient strength in arm and back muscles to tighten and open sterilizer doors, to push carts, to frequently lift instrument trays weighing up to 25 lbs., and occasionally lift items weighing 30 lbs
Keen mental faculties, sound judgment and decision making skills for the preparation and sterilization of surgical instruments and the monitoring of computerized sterilization equipment
Must be able to consistently perform with a high degree of accuracy
Emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress level associated with correctly and efficiently preparing patient instrumentation on a daily basis while maintaining effective working relationships with peers, managers, physicians, and other health care workers
Must be able to function unsupervised in a highly conscientious manner
Must be able to set priorities and give close attention to details
Must be adaptable to change
Preferred
Central Service, OR Instrument/Supply and computer entry experience preferred
Company
Singing River Health System
Singing River offers award-winning, comprehensive care for every age and stage.
Founded in 1931Pascagoula, Mississippi, USA
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jason McNeil, CPA, MBA
Chief Financial Officer
Laurin St. Pe
Chief Operating Officer
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