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Job Summary
Receive contaminated instruments and instrument sets, suction equipment, bedpans, urinals, air/water mattresses, various pieces of rolling stock, clinic instruments, other patient care items, and determine the appropriate method of decontamination as required per manufacturers’ instructions. Dissemble and inspect items for wear and tear, damage and/or missing components. Operate equipment and instruments to ensure proper functions prior to sterilization or distribution.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Assemble instrument sets and other trays by selecting an appropriate tray in the correct manner, e.g. hinged instruments in an open position, ring handled instruments on a spreader, heavy instruments on the bottom of the tray, delicate items pre-wrapped to prevent any damage, and blades’ sharp edges covered to prevent injury and damage. This includes disposable items such as sponges, needles, syringes, suture materials etc. needed to complete the list of items to be included in the given set. Ensure proper function and testing prior to assembling and sterilization.
- Strive for a compact, logically-arranged package that will allow for effective penetration of the sterilization medium.
- Select correct wrapping material and sterilization indicators for each type of sterilization methods.
- Receive and inspect wrappers and other supplies for holes, rips or tears, and any other defects.
- Schedule operations of the steam and gas sterilizers to permit cooling or aeration of sterilized items prior to their use by wards or the operating room. Know how to read and confirm passing parameters for each type of sterilization method.
- Observe chemical indicator results to confirm a complete sterilization cycle.
- Review the sterilizer recording charts to verify the operating conditions of the sterilizers.
- Load materials in a manner that allows circulation and permeation by the sterilizing medium.
- Label all sterilized items with a control number expiration date either 30 days or 1 year.
- Observe indicator tape on each package for a positive/negative indication of exposure to the sterilant and stores or distributes these items without compromising the sterility of the package.
- Assemble and load all ward and operating room carts according to the schedules and fill special and emergency requests for sterile supplies.
- Periodically inventory medical supplies and equipment, remove outdated items, and initiate replenishment needs.
- Follow all Joint Commission requirements and adhere to AAMI, AORN and IACHSMM guidelines.
Qualifications and Skills
Must be a certified registered central supply technician with IAHSSMM certification.
Company Overview
OnesourcePCS is an Information Technology and Health Care company providing government services to the federal market place. Our capabilities include engineering and support services, Healthcare IT, and clinical and non-clinical services, management, system integration, IT support, and managed services.
Benefits and Perks
OnesourcePCS offers exceptional benefits, including competitive compensation, Medical/Dental/Vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, paid vacation, paid holidays, a 401(k), and semi-monthly direct deposit.
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