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Northtowns Ambulatory Surgery Center LLC Sterile Processing and Decontamination in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY. Northtowns Ambulatory Surgery Center. Sterile Processing and Decontamination Technician. FT. Benefits. $20.00-$26.00/Hour.
Job Summary: Decontaminates and prepares for sterilization, all trays, instrumentation and equipment used at the Center. Reprocesses instrumentation between cases in a timely manner. Performs regular equipment checks such as autoclave QI program and maintains records/logs. Assists in moving and positioning of patients, as time allows. Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe environment, particularly in tum-over of the surgery suites between cases, assisting with terminal cleaning at the end of the schedule.
Duties:
Washes/decontaminates and assures presence of all instrumentation in tray, prepare for processing and correct labeling of all instruments and trays used at the Center.
Prepares for safe processing and storage of small or peel-pouched supplies.
Demonstrates knowledge of cleaning and processing methods, according to AORN standards and manufacturer recommendations, all types of instruments and equipment utilized within the Center for sterilization.
Demonstrates proficiency in utilization of equipment such as autoclaves and sterilizers according to AORN standards, Center policy/procedures and manufacturer's recommendations.
Demonstrated ability to process instruments efficiently and properly between cases and at the end of schedule.
Returns sterile trays, instruments, and equipment to their proper storage location after processing.
Regularly checks trays, instrumentation and sterile equipment for expiration or compromised package integrity.
Follows proper infection control and safety practices in the performance of all duties.
Education and Experience: Has successfully passed a nationally accredited central service exam for central service technicians; and holds and maintains one of the following credentials administered by a nationally accredited central service technician credentialing organization: Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST). Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT)or a substantially equivalent credential. High school graduate or equivalent. Minimum two years experience as a surgical instrument technician.
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