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Sterile Instrument Technician

Renown Health
  • US
    Reno, Nevada, United States
  • US
    Reno, Nevada, United States

À propos

Sterile Processing Technician This role will process and prepare multi-specialty and general surgery instrumentation, provide quality sterile trays, surgical instruments, packs and medical supplies, and clean patient equipment for a multi-million-dollar department on a 24hr, 7 day a week basis. This position provides a vital service to the Surgical Services Department as well as other clinical departments within the Renown Health Network which cannot function without the instrumentation and equipment prepared by this staff. This position is utilized for cleaning; assembling instruments; sterilization of supplies; provides all initial cleaning and decontamination of instruments and trays; serves as a resource to operating room personnel. The major challenges to this position are learning constantly changing instruments, equipment, procedures, sterile techniques, and efficiently handling the equipment and supply needs for emergency cases. Determining processed instrumentation meets stringent criterion for sterility and use in the operating room. Serves as the source for identifying outside vendor instruments, systems, and their locations. Provides assistance to all outside vendors on a daily basis including maintaining their instruments and sets. The conditions of work may involve exposures to communicable disease and potentially dangerous gases (where appropriate), chemicals, and injury from sharp instruments. This position is responsible for monitoring the need for instruments, implants, and supplies. This position is utilized for their expertise in providing service to physicians, staff, and outside hospitals. This position does not provide patient care. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Basic knowledge of medical instruments and their use and location in Sterile Processing. Working knowledge of basic Anatomy, Physiology and Microbiology. Ability to work safely with Ethylene Oxide under permissible exposure limit (where appropriate). Understanding of patient equipment and its proper use/function. Ability to safely handle items contaminated with possibly infectious material. Ability to work with pressurized sterilizers. Ability to utilize proper telephone etiquette. Critical thinking skills. Conflict management skills. Fine motor skills. Demonstrates behavior consistent with Renown Health Living Our Values. Must be able to multi-task and prioritize their duties. Responsible for assembling/restocking all implant systems (where appropriate). In OR assistance for questions regarding instrumentation and proper use. Knowledge of OR aseptic technique (i.e. opening instruments/supplies on the sterile field). Responsible for tracking and retrieving instruments and supplies loaned interdepartmentally and to outside hospitals. Responsible for providing education and training new employees as needed. Other related duties, flexible hours, and overtime may be required.
Minimum Qualifications Requirements - Required and/or Preferred:
Name: Education
Description: Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English.
Name: Experience
Description: At least one year in Sterile Processing or other related medical field is preferred.
Name: License(s)
Description: None
Name: Certification(s)
Description: None
Name: Computer / Typing
Description: Must possess, the computer skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.
  • Reno, Nevada, United States

Compétences linguistiques

  • English
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