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Gila Regional Medical Center · 3 weeks ago

Centralized Sterilizing Technician

Silver City, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Gila Regional Medical Center is seeking a Centralized Sterilizing Technician to work collaboratively with the OR team members to ensure safe and appropriate patient care. The role involves sterilizing and distributing reusable trays and equipment, maintaining proper functioning instruments, and assisting with departmental needs.

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Responsibilities

Receives, sterilizes, and distributes all reusable trays, packs, sets and equipment following policies and procedures of Surgical Services, consistent with current JCAHO standards and those of other regulatory bodies

Displays a strong surgical conscience

Cleans and disinfects contaminated equipment and prepares instruments for sterilization following established protocols

Inspects instruments and equipment for wear and tear. Reports any instruments needing repair. Ensures that only properly functioning instruments are processed

Utilizes established count sheets to ensure all instruments are in each designated set before autoclaving. Communicates anything that is missing following established protocols

Assures all equipment and supplies are ready and available for scheduled surgical procedures. Responds promptly for requests for supplies and equipment

Provides instrument sets to Surgical Services, Emergency Room, OB, Nursery, and other departments

Operates sterilizers, washers and autoclaves according to manufacturer’s instructions and hospital policy and procedures. Reports mechanical failures. Maintains surveillance and documentation for all loads and machines

Assists throughout the department when needed to facilitate completion of surgical schedule

Assists with ordering and stocking supplies as needed

Practices safe work routine and reports safety and environmental hazards to appropriate person. Utilizes proper channels of communication

Adheres to dress code. Wears identification badge while on duty. Wears appropriate PPE

Adheres to hospital infection control policies and OSHA and regulatory guidelines

Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to respond to hospital and departmental policy to fire drills, codes, etc

Attends 75% of departmental meetings

Participates in department quality assurance problem identification and resolution. Helps with development of standards and policies. Acts as a mentor for students and new caregivers

Completes annual education requirements

Reports on and off duty as scheduled. Takes call as assigned