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MUSC Health · 5 months ago

Sterile Processing Technician III (Certified)

Orangeburg

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Medical University of South Carolina is a leading healthcare institution, and they are seeking a Sterile Processing Technician III (Certified) to support daily operations in Sterile Processing and designated clinical departments. The role involves performing Sterile Processing Technician II functions, assisting with educational needs, and ensuring quality control in sterilization processes.

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Responsibilities

Assembles case carts

Operates a sterilizer and washer/decontamination and case cart washer

Administers conduction Biological Testing on all sterilizers: Steam Sterrad and Steris

Cleans patient care equipment (i.e. I.V. pumps, feeding pumps, pneumatic pumps, CPM machines, PCA, and hypo/hyperthermia units, etc.)

Monitors sterilization, record keeping, and quality assurance protocols

Performs basic computer functions

Practices within the standards of AORN, OSHA and the policies and procedures of MUSC

Assists in department orientation, training and precepting new employees for both the Sterile Processing and Operating room departments

Assists with quality measurement and monitoring by performing regular instrument set and case cart audits

Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned

Qualification

Sterile Processing CertificationSurgical instrumentationBiological TestingQuality assurance protocolsBasic computer functionsTrainingPrecepting

Required

High school diploma or GED certified

Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CS/SPD) certification or International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materials Management (IAHCSMM) certification

Advanced knowledge of various types of reusable surgical instrumentation, including power equipment and micro surgical instrumentation

Company

MUSC Health

MUSC Health provides health-care services through its patient- and family-centered care, education, research, and various partnerships. It is a sub-organization of Medical University of South Carolina.

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