Sterile Processing Tech - Per Diem presso Stamford Health, Inc.

Stamford Health has an opening for a per diem Sterile Processing Tech in Stamford, CT! 

The Sterile Processing Tech is responsible for cleaning, decontamination, assembly, and high-level disinfection of all reusable medical instrumentation. Maintains high standards consistency and continuous product flow between the OR, end user clinics, hospital departments & Sterile Processing. Responsible for maintaining adequate supply levels in sterile storage area, rotating stock as appropriate pulling case carts for the daily surgical schedule.

Responsibilities

• Decontamination of surgical instruments.
• Maintains communication with customers, departments regarding requests and delivery of sterile supplies.
• Promotes best practice by demonstrating a commitment to quality patient care.
• Performs assigned duties to maintain, unit in a state of survey readiness and maintain quality initiatives. For example, quality control measures, emergency equipment checks, and department cleanliness.
• Uses the computerized instrument tracking system in the performance of assigned duties, obtaining instrument count sheets, obtaining special handling instructions for instrumentation documenting sterilization loads, and other assigned tasks.
• Adheres to unit programs to support patient care such as maintaining a quiet environment and customer service.

 Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 1-2 years’ experience as a Sterile Processing Tech required 
• Certification in Central Sterile Processing preferred (IAHCSMM OR CBSPD)