Sterile Processing Technician

Job Description Summary

The primary function of this position is knowledge of and assistance with surgical instrumentation demonstrated by meeting the anticipated needs of the surgery staff for all newborn, pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patient procedures completed under the supervision of the CS Manager.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC001549 LAN - Sterile Supply (LMC)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-18

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

The primary function of this position is knowledge of and assistance with surgical instrumentation demonstrated by meeting the anticipated needs of the surgery staff for all newborn, pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patient procedures completed under the supervision of the CS Manager. May be cross-trained to other duties within the surgery department, but outside the normal curriculum of surgical care. (EX: OR Housekeeping chores, Transporter, Etc. as requested by charge personnel.) Performs other duties as assigned by Central Sterile Manager or Director of Surgical Services.

Experience: Prefer one (1) year surgical instrumentation education. On the job demonstration of proficient understanding of sterilization processes and instrumentation decontamination

Additional Job Description

Education: High School diploma or GED required. Graduate from an accredited school of surgical technology or certified sterile processing technician preferred. Knowledge of surgical instrumentation is a plus.

Certification/License: Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician certification preferred.

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