Job Title Central Sterile Supply Tech

Location FORT CARSON, CO 80913 US (Primary)

Job Type Full-time

Job Description

SUMMARY: Receive, disassemble and inspect reusable medical devices and surgical instrumentation for damage and prepare and sterilize medical equipment. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: * Receive and dispose of regulated medical waste, general waste and soiled linen. * Comply with OSHA regulations governing the wearing of personal protective equipment at all times when working in the decontamination area. * Determine the correct method of decontamination to include the following: removal of blood, tissue fragments, body fluids and other gross contaminants. Decontamination methods shall include wiping, soaking, rinsing, scrubbing and using ultrasonic and washer decontamination/sterilizer e * Examine all items after decontamination/pre-sterilization procedures to ensure that gross contaminants have been removed and that instruments function properly. * Ensure that all medical devices and surgical instrumentation are properly labeled and identified. * Assemble and prepare the full range of specialty trays and instrument sets. Select correct wrapping or packaging material for medical devices and surgical instrument sets, select sterilization process in accordance with standard MTF procedures to include: Ethylene Oxide (ETO) or Steam Sterilization. Correctly label, seal, wrap or place in rigid containers, items with appropriate chemical indicator tape, and aerate gas sterilized items for the correct period of time. * Receive sterilized trays, sets, and equipment from the sterilizer; check for integrity of sterilization, (i.e., color changes on indicator tapes, external and internal indicators, and dampness of packages); stock and properly store sterile items in sterile storage room in accordance wi * Maintain regular and punctual attendance. * Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: * Completion of a central sterile supply training course or previous military training. * Current certification by the International Association of Healthcare Central Services Materials Management or current certification by the National Institute of Health Care Sterile Processing and Distribution Personnel. * Must have and maintain current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Red Cross. This certificate must be current at all times. * Must obtain and maintain the site's required health screening and immunization requirements. * Must obtain and maintain any necessary security access and/or background checks. * Must obtain and maintain all required documents, certifications, licenses, etc. listed on the credentialling checklist, sent by Katmai's Credentialing Specialist, for this position for initial hire. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS: * Excellent written... For full info follow application link.

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Preference will be given to Ouzinkie Shareholders, Spouses of Shareholders, and Descendants of Shareholders in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g) and Title 42 U.S. Code 2000e - 2(i).

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