Sterile Processing Technician

OUR ORGANIZATION

BTL Technologies, Inc. is a Texas corporation that provides contract staff augmentation to various government agencies in the United States. The company is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, with operations at government facilities in various states. Our mission is to provide Workforce Solutions that help our clients achieve success!

. POSITION DESCRIPTION:

THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD

In support of the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System (SLVHCS) in New Orleans, LA will perform a variety of duties to include but no limited to the following.

• Receives contaminated critical and semi-critical RME in decontamination area and may receive noncritical equipment in the decontamination area as well.

• Disassembles the RME and determines the correct cleaning method, such as but not limited to ultrasonic cleaners, mechanical washers, cart washers and chemical cleaning/decontamination agents as determined by manufactures instructions.

• Inspects, prepares, assembles and determines the correct method and packaging for sterilization such as but not limited to steam, Sterrad, Steris, ETO and high-level disinfecting reprocessors; may prepare operating room case carts daily utilizing surgery schedule.

• Removes soil, blood, tissue fragments, body fluids and other contaminants by wiping, soaking, rinsing and scrubbing.

• Inspects packages for indications of proper sterilization, assembles basic sets and trays used throughout the medical center including those used in the operating room.

• Performs segments of work pertaining to the decontamination, sterilization and inspection of reusable medical equipment (RME).

• Completes segments of work pertaining to the assembly of basic sets and trays for use in the medical center.

• Operates equipment involved in sterilization processes.

• May be required to prepare operating room case carts.

• Performs and documents daily operational checks and records for all sterilization equipment.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma

• Graduate of an approved Sterile Processing Technician program desired

• Certification by IAHCSMM or CBSPD desired

• Minimum one (1) year of related experience

• Knowledge of equipment and instrument sterilization methods and procedures required.

• Knowledge of basic medical terminology.

• Relational and communications skills with ability to interact effectively with patients and staff.

• Must be capable of standing and walking during the entire workday and frequent bending and lifting of packages (must be capable of lifting up to 50 pounds)

• Must have knowledge of the processes for Reusable Medical Equipment (RME)

• maintain current knowledge of the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) which document the processes and procedures for cleaning, disinfection, sterilization, and preparation of RME

• Ability to comply with safety, environmental, manufacturer and infection control practices.

• Minimum 1 years’ experience in ICU/CCU, Cath Lab/Bronch, Emergency Room, or Med/Surge

• Current BLS certification

• Current ACLS preferred

• Must be willing to work 8 or 12 hour shift

• Must be willing to work various shifts as required

• Ability to multi-task, be detail-oriented, be organized and have excellent verbal and communication skills

• Proficiency with computer and common office equipment, as well as with MS Office products required.

• Perform duties in a stressful and high paced environment without physical limitations.

• Ability to adapt to sudden changes and flexibility in work requirements to include potential shift changes based on operational needs and/or command priorities

• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. and carry up to 10ft

• Must be able to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Contact: Debra Kent, Recruiter – (216) 870-3177