We are searching for a driven Sterile Processing Tech I or II to join our awesome team at Presbyterian Healthcare Services in Albuquerque, NM.
Growing your career as a Full Time Sterile Processing Tech I or II is an amazing opportunity to develop useful skills.
If you are strong in communication, people management and have the right initiative for the job, then apply for the position of Sterile Processing Tech I or II at Presbyterian Healthcare Services today!
Summary:
Under direct and indirect supervision follows approved infection control, quality assurance and departmental policies and procedures. Cleans, decontaminates, disinfects and or sterilizes surgical instruments, trays and reusable medical devices for inpatient Nursing departments and PMG clinics. Inventories, restocks and distributes instruments and reusable medical equipment to the Operating Room. Works a majority of time in a Sterile Processing Department cleaning, preparing, assembling, sterilizing instruments, and trays for the Operating Room. Cleans, decontaminates, disinfects and stores the GI scopes.
Type of Opportunity: Per Required Need
FTE: 0.001000
Exempt: No
Work Schedule: Varied Days and Hours
Level I Requirment High school or equivalent.
One year experience in sterile processing environment, hospital or clinic (medical or veterinary) preferred. Previous experience with handling of sterile supplies preferred. National certification for sterile processing preferred.
Level II Requirment High school or equivalent. National certification in Sterile Processing required
Credentials:
Essential:
* Certified Sterile Processing Distribution Tech
Education:
Essential:
* High School Diploma or GED
Responsibilities:
Infection Control:
*Standard Precautions: Adherence to handwashing requirements, workflow patterns, standard precautions, sterility assurance, biological monitoring, and dress code.
Quality Assurance Monitoring:
*Validates and maintains: event-related protocols; disinfection and or sterilization load parameters and records; inventory check sheet(s); and equipment monitoring.
*Processes instrumentation according to instructions for use
Documentation:
*Meets regulatory requirements for sterilization, high level disinfection, biological monitoring, and employee competencies.
*Accurately documents and maintains daily records of all QA and sterilization functions according to regulatory agency and Infection Control standards.
Policies and Procedures:
*Adheres to Organizational and Departmental policies and procedures
Decontamination Skills:
*Properly dons and doffs personal protective equipment as required
*Inspects, disassembles, sorts, cleans, and processes reusable instrumentation and equipment
*Selects and operates specialized cleaning equipment.
*Follows manufacturer recommendations for use of cleaning agents.
*As designated, reprocesses GI scopes.
Instrumentation Assembly:
*Identifies, inspects, and assembles all general and specialty instruments, various power equipment, laser and endoscopic instruments per specifications and manufacturer recommendations.
Preparation and Packaging:
*According to manufacturer guidelines, selects and prepares packaging materials for the sterilization of reusable instrumentation.
Principles of Sterilization:
*Selects appropriate method of sterilization.
*Maintains accurate sterilization records.
*Properly loads and unloads sterilization cart items.
*Verifies that sterilization parameters have been met before distribution of load.
Workplace Safety:
*Demonstrates awareness of personal and work area safety at all times.
*Complies w facility safety policies and procedures, including those for bloodborne pathogens and communicable diseases.
*Takes prompt corrective actions when hazard identified (reporting or removing, as appropriate).
Professionalism:
*Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills.
*Actively supports and contributes teamwork in the workplace.
*Takes responsibility and is accountable for own professional work ethics.
*Demonstrate responsibility in adhering to posted work schedules.
*Performs other functions as required.
We offer more than the standard benefits! Presbyterian employees gain access to a robust wellness program, including free access to our on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, wellness challenges and more!
Learn more about our employee benefits:
Why work at Presbyterian? As an organization, we are committed to improving the health of our communities. From hosting growers' markets to partnering with local communities, Presbyterian is taking active steps to improve the health of New Mexicans. For our employees, we offer a robust wellness program, including free access to our on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, wellness challenges and more.
Presbyterian's story is really the story of the remarkable people who choose to work here. The hard work of our physicians, nurses, employees, board members and volunteers grew Presbyterian from a tiny tuberculosis sanatorium to a statewide healthcare system that serves more than 875,000 New Mexicans.
About Presbyterian Healthcare Services Presbyterian Healthcare Services exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1,600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.
Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.
About Our Regional Delivery System Presbyterian's Regional Delivery System is a network of six hospitals and medical centers throughout rural New Mexico including locations in Clovis, Espanola, Ruidoso, Santa Fe, Socorro and Tucumcari. Our regional facilities are home to more than 1,600 clinical and non-clinical employees who help make Presbyterian the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 statewide employees. With a variety of services ranging from general surgery to pediatrics to heart and cancer care, our regional employees are proud to provide close-to-home care for their communities.
We are part of New Mexico's history - and committed to its future. That is why we will continue to work just as hard and care just as deeply to serve New Mexico for years to come.
About New Mexico New Mexico continues to grow steadily in population and features a low cost-of living.
Varied landscapes bring filmmakers here from around the world to capture a slice of the natural beauty New Mexicans enjoy every day. Our landscapes are as diverse as our culture - from mountains, forests, canyons, and lakes, to caverns, hot springs and sand dunes.
New Mexico offers endless recreational opportunities to explore and enjoy an active lifestyle. Venture off the beaten path, challenge your body in the elements, or open yourself up to the expansive sky. From hiking, golfing and biking to skiing, snowboarding and boating, it's all available among our beautiful wonders of the west.
AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.
Benefits of working as a Sterile Processing Tech I or II in Albuquerque, NM:
? Company offers great benefits
? Company offers career progression opportunities
? Competitive salary
