Sterile Processing Tech
Company: St Joseph Medical Center
Location: Tacoma
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
Overview
In 2020 united in a fierce commitment to deliver the highest
quality care and exceptional patient experience Virginia Mason and
CHI Franciscan Health came together as natural partners to build a
new health system centered around the patient: Virginia Mason
Franciscan Health. Our combined system builds upon the scale and
expertise of our nearly 300 sites of care including 11 hospitals
and nearly 5000 physicians and providers. Together we are empowered
to make an even greater impact on the health and well-being of our
communities. -As a part of our organization, we currently offer the
following benefits: Competitive starting wages (DOE) and training
to grow within the companyPaid Time Off (PTO)Health/Dental/Vision
InsuranceFlexible health spending accounts (FSA)Matching 401(k) and
457(b) Retirement ProgramsTuition Assistance for career growth and
developmentCare@Work premium account for additional support with
children, pets, dependent adults, and household needsEmployee
Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your familyVoluntary
Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identify Theft
Adoption AssistanceWellness ProgramCommute Trip Reduction Program -
Earn cash back for participation!
Responsibilities
Job SummaryPerforms efficient and meticulous
decontamination/sterilization of surgical instruments and
equipment, as well as inspecting and assembling surgical
instruments, equipment, trays, and packs according to prescribed
protocols and industry standards for aseptic technique. - Depending
on assigned hospital, incumbents rotate assignments among various
decontamination sterilization processing, surgical tray assembly,
supply and distribution functions in a continually changing medical
and surgical facility. - Work also includes: 1) tray assembly, 2)
assisting in recordkeeping and monitoring equipment operations, 3)
maintaining department inventory and 4) identifying and reporting
supply, equipment, and procedure problems and 5) dispensing
equipment and supplies. -Incumbents are also accountable for
demonstrating awareness of personal and work area safety at all
times; using evidence-based practices (EBP) and complying with
facility safety policies and procedures in carrying out duties
including those for blood borne pathogens and communicable diseases
and; keeping knowledge current on aseptic techniques and basic
microbiology sufficient to understand the ways diseases and
infections are transmitted and the importance of clean and sterile
supplies in patient care; attending training in new and improved
sterilization practices and developments in the microbiology,
bacteriology, and therapeutic practices as they affect the sterile
supply operation.
Qualifications
Education & ExperienceGraduation from the International Association
of Healthcare Central Service Material Management Course
(preferred) and one year of related work experience that
demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge
skills/abilities, preferably in an operating room, acute care
hospital or central services department preferred.
-Licensure/CertificationCurrent certification as a Certified
Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) by the International
Association of Health Care Central Service Material Management
(IAHCCSMM) at hire or within six months of date of hire; OR Current
certification as a Certified Sterile Processing Distribution
Technician (CSPDT) by the Certification Board for Sterile
Processing.Education & ExperienceGraduation from the International
Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management
Course (preferred) and one year of related work experience that
demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge
skills/abilities, preferably in an operating room, acute care
hospital or central services department preferred.
-Licensure/CertificationCurrent certification as a Certified
Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) by the International
Association of Health Care Central Service Material Management
(IAHCCSMM) at hire or within six months of date of hire; OR Current
certification as a Certified Sterile Processing Distribution
Technician (CSPDT) by the Certification Board for Sterile
Processing.
Keywords: St Joseph Medical Center, Tacoma , Sterile Processing Tech, Other , Tacoma, Washington
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