Travel Sterile Processing Tech - $1,242 per week in Rochester, NY

Cynet Health

Rochester, NY

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$1,242–$1,242
SKILLS
Bar Code Software, Basic Life Support (BLS), Documentation, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, HSPA (High Speed Packet Access), Hospital, Instrumentation, Inventory Management, Loading/Unloading, Medical Equipment, Medical Treatment, Quality Assurance, Record Keeping, Sterilization
LOCATION
Rochester, NY
POSTED
Today
Job Title: Sterile Processing Technician Profession: Allied Health Specialty: Sterile Processing Technician Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Evenings Hours per Shift: 8 Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in sterile processing License: Certified Sterile Processor (HSPA or CBSPD) Certifications: BLS (American Heart Association ONLY) Must-Have: - Certified Sterile Processor (HSPA or CBSPD) - BLS - Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Sterile Processing Technician - Experience in a hospital with a minimum of 500 beds - Travel experience of 6 months - Two professional references from the last two assignments 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 performed using advanced decontamination, HLD, and sterilization equipment. Instruments, trays, and pans are assembled, processed, and distributed to various operating rooms, units, and clinics. These items are tracked by a bar code system. Responsibilities include: Inspecting, assembling, packaging, and sterilizing surgical instrument pans, procedural trays, technical equipment, and surgical case carts. Selecting the method of packaging and sterilization in consultation with the Processing Manager as needed. Examining surgical instrumentation for cleanliness and proper assembly and function. Assembling instrument sets ensuring appropriate quantity and type based on established protocols. Documenting tray contents on count/supply sheets. Operating steam sterilizers according to established procedures. Checking time, pressure, and temperature gauges frequently to maintain proper levels. Loading and unloading sterilizers and placing items on shelves for distribution. Performing simple maintenance of sterilizers, such as cleaning drain baskets. Assuring sterility by preparing cultures, reviewing test packs, interpreting results, and completing documentation. Checking and adjusting medical equipment as per specific procedures to ensure it is operating according to specifications before issuing. Sending equipment that does not meet specifications to the appropriate area for repair. Decontaminating surgical instruments and equipment according to established procedures and preventing cross-contamination. Setting up decontamination equipment for operation and cleaning it upon shift completion. Handling infectious waste and linen according to established protocols. Receiving and storing supplies from vendors and checking stock against requisitions. Documenting stock received and reporting discrepancies. Maintaining inventory par levels and documenting orders for surgical supplies for patient care areas. Delivering supplies as needed. Maintaining records of equipment inventory use, frequency of servicing, and referring non-compliant equipment for repair. Responsible for quality assurance of all sterile supplies and instruments. Performing daily quality assurance checks on stock levels, sterility dates, and accuracy of procedure carts. Responsible for critical documentation such as biologicals and sterilizer load sheets.

About the Company

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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/