STERILE PROCESSING AIDE

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STERILE PROCESSING AIDE','Full-time','Recruiter Select Job Field','Days','Days','80','80','Occasional','Occasional','MINNESOTA-PARK RAPIDS-ST JOSEPH'S AREA HEALTH SERV','','!*!Job Summary:
 
Performs and participates in decontamination, cleaning, assembling, packaging, scanning, sterilization, storage and distribution of reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment. Performs other duties as assigned or required.

 Central Sterile Processing Technician minimum job requirements include: sitting/standing for prolonged periods, frequently walking and reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive). Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills are needed. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Must have the ability to lift/push/pull/ greater than 100 pounds. May be exposed to fumes, chemicals, cold, noise, radiation, blood/body fluids, and infectious diseases.
 
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1.      Decontaminates and sterilizes instruments, medical supplies and equipment, and assembles, wraps and sterilizes trays of instruments. Follows proper Standard Precautions while in decontamination and sterilization areas.
2.      Monitors biological and chemical wash solution to ensure quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and medical equipment.
3.      Sorts mismatched sets of instruments, trays, and medical equipment and makes them available to sterile processing customers in a timely manner.
4.      Restocks, labels, and maintains inventory, submits requisitions, collects and distributes instruments, trays crash carts, and facility medical equipment.
5.      Performs environmental maintenance duties and assists in maintaining inventory levels in sterile processing, the operating room, and in equipment storage areas.
6.      Verifies that equipment functions properly, requisitions for equipment maintenance, repair or replacement, and removes defective equipment.
7.      Maintains a clean work area
8.      Assists with maintaining established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, and quality improvement, safety, and environmental and infection control standards.
9.      Communicates appropriately using good interpersonal skills.
 

 
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High School Diploma or GED required.
Sterile processing experience preferred.
Certification in Sterile Processing Technology must be obtained within the first year of employment.
BLS required.
Person must be able to work in a very fast pace environment, have good organizational skills and able to communicate well.
Responsible for processing surgical instruments.
Able to meet ADA requirements. ','We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.','2017-R0139208','CHI St. Joseph's Health','STERILE PROCESSING AIDE

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