Sterile Processing Technician - Orthopedics

Job ID: 24-02484 Sterile Processing Technician

• Orthopedics Washington DC NW MUST: High School Diploma or GED 1 year related experience Completion of the central service technician course- Required KSAs Proficiency Thorough knowledge of aseptic technique, sterilization techniques, infection control requirements, basic knowledge of medical/surgical procedures and terminology.
  
  Strong customer service skills. Basic computer skills. Must prepare for the certification for Sterile Processing within 1 year of hire within 1 Year

• Required DUTIES: Responsible for decontamination, cleaning, processing and sterilization of supplies and equipment dispensed by the department following established infection control practices.
  
  Assembles with 100% accuracy all instrument trays, sets, kits and packs according to the prescribed manner using content lists or set recipe as a guide. Wraps packages and handles them according to the standard procedure. Scans trays/sets one at a time to avoid potential problem.
  
  Carefully inventory each tray/set according to the recipe or content lists. Validates containers/wrapped items to ensure all trays are properly prepared by initialing the load card/tape. This confirms filters, locks, indicators, count sheets and valve plates are in place.
  
  Marks items with the identifying data and distributes or stores in designated area. Consults with the supervisor, team leader or designee when unable to replace parts or when the equipment is deficient in the work area. Quadrant, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
  
  Quadrant is committed to administering all employment and personnel actions on the basis of merit and free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability. Consistent with this commitment, we are dedicated to the employment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, persons of all ethnic backgrounds and religions according to their abilities.