Central Sterile Reprocessing (CSR) Tech - Central Sterile Reprocessing, Per diem

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health

New London, New Hampshire

JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
New London, New Hampshire
POSTED
30+ days ago
Overview:

Decontaminate, clean, process, and sterilize supplies and equipment dispensed by the department, following infection control practices and guidelines.

Responsibilities:
  • Follows manufacturer instructions for use for steam and low temperature sterilization
  • Follows manufacturer instructions for use for decontamination, disinfection of instruments, and flexible endoscopes according to department standards and industry guidelines
  • Demonstrates knowledge of surgical instrument kits
  • Demonstrates knowledge of how to properly inspect and assemble kits
  • Adheres to hospital policies for CSR as well as follow AAMI guidelines (Association for the Advancement of Medical Instruments
  • Performs equipment testing: Bowies and Biologicals, and reports any abnormal results to the supervisor
  • Delivery of sterile instruments and kits in a timely manner, within 48 hours, to other departments within the hospital
  • Maintains a clean work environment in accordance to regulator guidelines and hospital policy. Damp dusting horizontal surfaces, end of day cleaning, removal of trash and laundry
  • Attends staff meetings and in services
  • Stays up to date on departmental communication and required annual and periodical competencies
  • Participates in orientation of new staff as needed
  • Completes other daily tasks as requested and assigned
  • Performs job specific requirements and other duties as assigned
  • Answer the phone and take messages when needed
  • Help with different reps that come in with trays or help with them taking trays out
  • Help the OR when they are looking for a kit or instrument
Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or GED
Required Licensure/Certifications:
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

Central Sterile certification required within 2 years of hire.  To be obtained through CBSPD.

About the Company

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Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health