Central Sterile Tech – Central Processing Department – Hillsborough
UNC Health Posted on 2022-11-18
| Salary | Not mentioned |
|---|---|
| Location | Hillsborough, NC 27278 |
| Type | Full-time |
Job Description
Description
Central Processing Department seeks a Central Sterile Technician to join their fast pace department.
Central Processing Department (CPD) comprises the service within the hospital in which medical/surgical instrumentation are cleaned, prepared, processed, stored, and issued for patient care. CPD at UNC Medical Center manages over 3,000 trays for the operating rooms, hospital based clinics, Vascular Interventional Radiology, Radiation Oncology, Labor and Delivery. An average daily need for the Operating Rooms is in excess of 400 trays with an average of 7 instrument trays per case. In addition CPD processes all intubation kits for the entire hospital and all vendor trays.
This is a 40 hour a week, and this position qualifies for a generous State benefit package.
Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.
Summary:
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:
1. Assembles baskets of instruments, basin sets and equipment using appropriate check lists and prepares for sterilization.
2. 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.)
3. Decontaminates, disinfects and thoroughly cleans supplies, instruments and equipment used in a variety of procedures.
4. Distributes instruments, equipment and supplies to appropriate location.
5. Monitors and maintains adequate levels of supplies, instruments and equipment.
6. Monitors equipment for malfunctions. Makes minor repairs. Notifies appropriate staff of need for more major repairs.
7. Demonstrates proficiency in reprocessing and maintenance of endoscopes and other endoscopic equipment per high-level disinfection (HLD) policy and manufacturer instructions (IFU). Maintain scope washers and washer adapters. Check 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.
8. Interacts with equipment according to manufacturer guidelines demonstrating a thorough knowledgeable of instrument and equipment IFUs and processes instruments.
9. Wears PPE as per policy.
10. Maintains supplies needed for cleaning and reprocessing and communicates equipment failures and needed repairs effectively.
11. Accurately records data in appropriate logs.
Other Information
Education Requirements:
- High School diploma or GED
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
- No licensure or certification required.
Professional Experience Requirements:
- No experience required.
- 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.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
Job Details
Legal Employer: STATE
Entity: UNC Medical Center Hillsborough
Organization Unit: Central Processing HBOH
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: US:NC:Hillsborough
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants » and employees » religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.
Company description:
Did you know UNC Health has ranked #2 Most Trusted Healthcare Brand in the U.S.? The UNC Health brand was ranked as the #4 healthcare brand in the United States overall and the #2 most trusted healthcare brand, just after Johns Hopkins and before Mass General. Founded in 1952, UNC Health is an award-winning, not-for-profit integrated health care system committed to delivering state-of-the-art, outstanding patient services. Our partnership with the UNC School of Medicine and investment in groundbreaking biomedical research leads to better, more innovative care for the nearly half million patients we serve. UNC Health currently is comprised of UNC Hospitals – UNC Medical Center, UNC Rex Healthcare, UNC Rex Holly Springs Hospital, Chatham Hospital, Caldwell UNC Health Care, UNC Rockingham Health Care, UNC Physicians Network, the clinical programs of the UNC School of Medicine, Wayne UNC Health Care, Lenoir UNC Health Care, Johnston UNC Health Care, Pardee UNC Health Care, Nash UNC Health Care, Onslow Memorial, UNC Health Southeastern, and other affiliated hospital systems across the state of North Carolina. It is our vision to be the nation »s leading public academic health care system. Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. Values – One Great Team – Carolina Care – Leading the Way – It Starts with Me Employees enjoy the opportunity to participate in programs such as Academic Assistance; Flexible Spending Accounts; Multiple Insurance Options, including Health, Dental, Vision, Critical Illness, Life/AD&D; Teachers and State Employees Retirement System; Supplemental Retirement Accounts including, 401(k), 403(b), and 457 plans; UNC Health Care’s Career Development Education programs; and many more! In addition to these benefits, we offer an annual PTO accrual program which allows employees to manage their own paid leave time and use it at their discretion, whether it is for vacation, sick, or holiday time. At UNC Health, we are looking for talented, passionate medical professionals to join our growing community and provide the highest quality care to our patients across North Carolina. UNC Health provides a variety of career opportunities for professional development and growth for our employees. Join our One-Great-Team!
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