Job description

Contract Length 13 Weeks

Hours/Shifts

• 2:30pm – 10:30pm (8-hour shift) open to discuss 10 hour shifts as well.

Reviews and interprets O.R. surgery schedule on an on-going basis to determine priority of surgical instruments needed. Assembles instruments according to the daily distribution report.

Inspects, tests, assembles, packages and labels O.R. surgical instruments, implant, and vendor sets in preparation for sterilization by following all manufacturer’s instructions for use (IFU’s).

• Ensures instruments are available and ready when needed.
• Completes Sterility Check points on instruments assembled and shipped.
• Assembles instruments to the quality triangle of be 100% complete, sterile, and on time.
• Distributes instruments to the proper surgical case and hospital site.
• Transports instruments and supplies between processing areas.
• Responds to emergency requests for supplies and instruments.
• Completes document for replacing safety and emergency stock.
• Assists in locating site-specific instrumentation.
• Decontaminates CPC instrumentation and equipment.
• Prepares and uses solutions per manufacturer’s instruction.
• Follows CPC written policies and procedures.
• Operates dryers, heat sealers and steam sterilization equipment.
• Operates mechanical ultrasonic cleaner, cart washer and washer decontaminator.
• Operates steam sterilizers.
• Operates Ethylene Oxide and low temperature sterilizers.
• Runs biological monitor with every sterilization load.
• Incubates, reads and records biological monitor and releases sterilization loads from quarantine.
• Serves as a resource to surgeons, nurses and other medical personnel.
• Works closely with co-workers and functions as a team.
• Communicates between shifts and with supervisors and managers for efficient operation and problem resolution
• Skills:
• Completes all initial and annual required learning relevant to the role. Complies with all relevant laws, regulations, and policies. Contributes to a safe work environment.
• Prioritization Skills
• Critical Thinking Skills
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Knowledge of specific instruments required for each surgical procedure
• Knowledge of inventory control
• Organizational Skills
• Knowledge of surgical instrument decontamination processes
• Knowledge of Steam and ETO sterilizers.
• Knowledge of washer decontaminator, cart washer
• Knowledge of MSDS Processes
• Knowledge of Infection Control Policies
• Knowledge of Sterrad sterilization processes/documentation
• Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served.
• Communicates in a respectful manner.
• Ensures a safe, secure environment.
• Individualizes service to meet patient needs.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Three to five years’ experience in a sterile processing environment.
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) required at UMMC locations
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) preferred at Southdale, Ridges, Lakes, Northland, Woodwinds, St. Johns, St. Joes, and Bethesda

Languages:English Read Write Speak

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: From $28.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Maplewood, MN: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Sterile processing: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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