Processing Technician Extern - Processing - PRN; EvrGrn

Position: Central Processing Technician Extern - Central Processing - PRN (EvrGrn)

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• The duties of the Central Processing Technician require knowledge of cleaning/decontamination, preparation, sterilization, storage and use of items from surgical services and other departments within the hospital.
• Transports instruments, supplies, and equipment to the decontamination area for processing according to established policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the decontamination process, operation of the sonic cleaner, and operation of the washer / disinfector and cart washer.
• Inspects, prepares, wraps, and assembles basket/container for instruments accordingly.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the Sterrad and Steam Sterilizers. This includes: loading, operating, unloading, cleaning, and the parameters for each.
• Unloads cooling rack and stores instruments.
• Performs surgical case picking and issuing sterile goods.
• Distributes supplies and instruments in a timely manner.
• Maintains clean work area.
• Notifies Supervisor of equipment failure, instrument issues, or other needs.
• Participates in offered education, in-services, and attends meetings as required.
• Adheres to Standard Precautions at all times.
• Regular, punctual and dependable attendance. Clocking in per policy expectations
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• The duties of the Central Processing Technician require knowledge of cleaning/decontamination, preparation, sterilization, storage and use of items from surgical services and other departments within the hospital.
• Transports instruments, supplies, and equipment to the decontamination area for processing according to established policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the decontamination process, operation of the sonic cleaner, and operation of the washer / disinfector and cart washer.
• Inspects, prepares, wraps, and assembles basket/container for instruments accordingly.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the Sterrad and Steam Sterilizers. This includes: loading, operating, unloading, cleaning, and the parameters for each.
• Unloads cooling rack and stores instruments.
• Performs surgical case picking and issuing sterile goods.
• Distributes supplies and instruments in a timely manner.
• Maintains clean work area.
• Notifies Supervisor of equipment failure, instrument issues, or other needs.
• Participates in offered education, in-services, and attends meetings as required.
• Adheres to Standard Precautions at all times.
• Regular, punctual and dependable attendance. Clocking in per policy expectations
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must be enrolled in an accredited Central Processing Technician program.
• Certification must be obtained upon completion of program and 400 clinical hours.

Requirements:

Degrees:

High School/Ged

About Us

Founded in 1906, McLeod Health is a locally owned and managed, not for profit organization supported by the strength of more than 900 members on its medical staff and more than 2,900 licensed nurses. McLeod Health is also composed of approximately 15,000 team members and more than 90 physician practices throughout its 18-county service area . With seven hospitals, McLeod Health operates three Health and Fitness Centers, a Sports Medicine and Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, Hospice and Home Health Services.

The system currently has 988 licensed beds , including Hospice and Behavioral Health. The hospitals within McLeod Health include:
McLeod Regional Medical Center, McLeod Health Dillon, McLeod Health Loris, McLeod Health Seacoast, McLeod Health Cheraw, McLeod Health Clarendon and McLeod Behavioral Health.

About The Team

If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today. We are an equal opportunity employer.

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