Central Sterile Tech (Per Diem) - Sterile Processing

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About the role

Processes and issues routine and specialized medical/surgical supplies and instruments used in the care and treatment of patients. Cleans, high-level disinfects/sterilizes, and packages medical and surgical instrument trays and inventories.

Responsibilities

• Assembles baskets of instruments, basin sets and equipment using appropriate check lists and prepares for sterilization.
• Assembles sets of supplies and instruments used in a variety of clinical settings.
• Checks for cleanliness and functionality (i.e. sharpness of scissors, smooth movement of hinged instruments, etc.)
• Decontaminates, disinfects and thoroughly cleans supplies, instruments and equipment used in a variety of procedures.
• Distributes instruments, equipment and supplies to appropriate location.
• Monitors and maintains adequate levels of supplies, instruments and equipment.
• Monitors equipment for malfunctions. Makes minor repairs. Notifies appropriate staff of need for more major repairs.
• Demonstrates proficiency in reprocessing and maintenance of endoscopes and other endoscopic equipment per high-level disinfection (HLD) policy and manufacturer instructions (IFU).
• Maintains scope washers and washer adapters. Checks detergent levels and effectiveness of disinfectant as per policy.
• Effectively communicates information regarding scope repairs, loaners, supplies and QI information by maintaining documentation of all actions.
• Wears PPE as per policy, maintains supplies needed for cleaning and reprocessing, and communicates effectively equipment failures and needed repairs.
• Accurately records data in appropriate logs.
• Interacts with equipment according to manufacturer guidelines demonstrating a thorough knowledge of instrument and equipment IFUs and processes instruments.

Requirements

• None required as long as other position qualifications are met
• If position is located at UNC Medical Center or Rex Hospital, nine months' experience as a sterile tech is required. If graduation from a sterile processing school, no experience is required.

Pay

$18.48 - $25.89 per hour (Hiring Range). Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity.

Schedule

• Per Diem
• Standard Hours Per Week: 4.00
• Work Schedule: Variable
• Work Assignment Type: Onsite

This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Health Care System. This is not a State employed position.