Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

M-F, Days, 8a-4p.

13 week assignment with extension opportunity.

Under the leadership of the Surgical Services Nurse Manager , demonstrates competency in identification, decontamination, processing and sterilization of surgical instruments. Has a thorough understanding of processing and sterilization of surgical instruments. Has a thorough understanding of processing equipment, including but not limited to, sterilizers,washer decontaminators and ultra sonic cleaner following a detailed orientation.
-Demonstrates independent function in ensuring proper operation within the department: communication, problem solving, and equipment testing, set up and maintenance of critical and non-critical supplies.
-Demonstrates independent function in ensuring that soiled instruments and equipment is decontaminated in a manner that prevents cross contamination
-Demonstrates independent function in ensuring a sterile product by properly assembling items and using appropriate packaging product in preparation of terminal sterilization
-Demonstrates independent function in ensuring sterility and high level disinfection are achieved by following the appropriate procedure
-Demonstrates function in maintaining inventory and appropriate storage of sterile and sanitized items ready for distribution to various departments upon request