Travel Sterile Processing Tech - $1,286 per week in Rochester, NY

Cynet Health

Rochester, NY

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$1,286–$1,286

SKILLS

Bar Code Software, Basic Life Support (BLS), Cleaning Equipment, Consulting, Documentation, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Equipment Specification, HSPA (High Speed Packet Access), Hospital, Instrumentation, Inventory Management, Legal Standards, Loading/Unloading, Maintain Compliance, Procedure Development, Record Keeping, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Sterilization, Testing

LOCATION

Rochester, NY

POSTED

1 day ago

Job Title: Allied Sterile Processing Tech Profession: Sterile Processing Tech Specialty: Sterile Processing Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Nights Hours per Shift: 8 hours Experience: Minimum of 3 years in sterile processing License: Certified Sterile Processor Certifications: BLS Must-Have: - Certified Sterile Processor (HSPA or CBSPD) - BLS - Minimum of 3 years of experience as Sterile Processing Tech - Large hospital experience (500 beds or more) - Travel experience (6 months) - Two professional references from the last two experiences Description: The Department of Sterile and Materials Processing is a state-of-the-art instrument processing and sterilizing facility. The Sterile Processing Department assists in the decontamination, high-level disinfection (HLD), assembling, sterilization, and distribution of clean and sterile surgical instruments, trays, and pans. These functions are done by state-of-the-art decontamination, HLD, and sterilization equipment. Instruments, trays, and pans are tracked by a bar code system. Responsibilities include inspecting, assembling, packaging, and sterilizing surgical instrument pans and procedural trays. The role involves selecting methods of packaging and sterilization, consulting with the Processing Manager as needed, and examining surgical instrumentation for cleanliness and proper assembly and function. Assembling instrument sets according to established protocols is essential. Handling instruments appropriately ensures successful sterilization. Completing count/supply sheets to document the contents of trays is required. Established procedures for packaging/wrapping trays/instruments must be followed to guarantee sterilization. This role involves operating steam sterilizers per established procedures. Checking time, pressure, and temperature gauges frequently ensures proper levels are maintained. Loading and unloading sterilizers and placing items on shelves for distribution are necessary tasks. Simple maintenance of sterilizers, such as cleaning drain baskets, is part of the role. Assuring sterility is achieved by preparing cultures, reviewing test packs processed, interpreting results, and completing required documentation. The role requires checking and adjusting medical equipment per specific procedures. Instruments and equipment must operate according to specifications before issuance. Sending equipment not meeting specifications to the appropriate area for repair is essential. Decontaminating surgical instruments and equipment following established procedures is required. Preventing cross-contamination according to established procedures is important. Setting up decontamination equipment for operation, cleaning, and disinfecting equipment and work areas upon completion of shifts is necessary. Handling infectious waste and linen according to established protocol ensures compliance with department, legal, and regulatory standards. Receiving and storing supplies from vendors and checking stock upon receipt are part of the responsibilities. Documenting stock received and reporting discrepancies is essential. Assisting in maintaining par levels of inventory is required. Documenting and filling orders for supplies for patient care areas, as well as delivering supplies when warranted, is expected. Maintaining records of equipment inventory use and referring equipment not meeting specifications for repair is necessary. This position requires responsibility for quality assurance on all sterile supplies and instruments. Daily quality assurance checks on stock levels, sterility dates, and accuracy of procedure carts are expected. Critical documentation such as biologicals and sterilizer load sheets is required.

About the Company

Cynet Health

Cynet Health is a TJC certified MBE and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Health Med and Health IT staffing and consulting services to countless hospitals, SNFs, clinics, labs, CROs, health & wellness centers, pharmacies, and other medical facilities across the United States. Headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, we are a certified Minority-Owned Business Enterprise and a recognized Diversity Supplier.

COMPANY SIZE

1,000 to 1,499 employees

INDUSTRY

Healthcare Services

WEBSITE

https://cynethealth.com/