Sterile Processing Technician

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Tenet South Carolina is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician for a job in Fort Mill, South Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements\n

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• Specialty: Sterile Processing Technician
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• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
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• Duration: Ongoing
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• Employment Type: Staff
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Responsible for decontamination, cleaning, processing, and sterilization of supplies and equipment dispensed by the department and following infection control practices.

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• Runs biological and chemical tests at beginning of day and records in appropriate log. Runs test packs sterilizer load and records results. 
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• Receives and cleans soiled instruments and other usable patient supply items in decontamination area. Assembles packages and sterilizes all instruments and equipment.
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• Sorts all sterile items, stores in proper place, and organizes sterile supplies. Complies with PPE requirements. 
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• Effective and efficient use of equipment, supplies and people. Identifies inefficiencies and inaccuracies, responding appropriately. Actively participates in departmental/facility PI activities. Works to ensure the department meets regulatory standards. 
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• Provides services to other areas of hospital and keeps logs. Acts as a resource and provides education on sterilization to hospital.
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• Performs related duties as required. 
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Required:

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• Education: \n
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  • High school diploma or equivalent required
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• Experience: Up to 1 year of work experience required.
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• Certifications/Registrations/Licenses:   \n
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  • Sterile Processing certification required through IAHCSMM or CBSPD. 
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  • American Heart Association BLS CPR certification required.
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Tenet South Carolina Job ID #2603022720. Posted job title: Certified Sterile Processing Tech

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