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Sterile Processing Technician - Ambulatory Surgery Center
Location:
Chapel Hill, NC
Description:
Description This position qualifies for our Central Sterile Tech Incentive Program, which includes $5,000 paid over a three (3) year commitment. Learn more about the Central Sterile Tech Incentive Program here: https://jobs.unchealthcare.org/pages/unc-hospitals-central-sterile-tech-incentive-programCentral Processing Department seeks Central Sterile Technicians to join their fast pace department for the Ambulatory Surgery Center in Chapel Hill. This is a 40 hours per week position; 7:00 am - 3:30 pm, Monday - Friday, Rotating Weekend and Holidays. Located on the 1st floor of the Ambulatory Care Center (ACC) building off of Mason Farm Road, the Ambulatory Surgery Center specializes in Outpatient Procedures and is comprised of 6 Operating Rooms, 2 Procedure Rooms, and a 10 bed Short Stay Unit. Annually we preform approximately 6,000 procedures primarily in the Orthopedic sports medicine, ENT, and General surgery specialties.This position qualifies for an extensive benefit package including PTO hours, which are accrued based on the number of worked hours. This position requires the ability to attend a week long orientation (Monday through Friday, 7:30am-5:00pm) which is offered every two weeks.Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.Summary:Processes and issues routine and specialized medical/surgical supplies and instruments used in the care and treatment of patients. Cleans, high-level disinfects/sterilizes, and packages medical and surgical instrument trays and inventories.Responsibilities:1. Assembles baskets of instruments, basin sets and equipment using appropriate check lists and prepares for sterilization.2. Assembles sets of supplies and instruments used in a variety of clinical settings. Checks for cleanliness and functionality (i.e. sharpness of scissors, smooth movement of hinged instruments, etc.)3. Decontaminates, disinfects and thoroughly cleans supplies, instruments and equipment used in a variety of procedures.4. Distributes instruments, equipment and supplies to appropriate location.5. Monitors and maintains adequate levels of supplies, instruments and equipment.6. Monitors equipment for malfunctions. Makes minor repairs. Notifies appropriate staff of need for more major repairs.7. Demonstrates proficiency in reprocessing and maintenance of endoscopes and other endoscopic equipment per high-level disinfection (HLD) policy and manufacturer instructions (IFU). Maintain scope washers and washer adapters. Check detergent levels and effectiveness of disinfectant as per policy. Effectively communicates information regarding scope repairs, loaners, supplies and QI information by maintaining documentation of all actions. Wears PPE as per policy, maintains supplies needed for cleaning and reprocessing, and communicates effectively equipment failures and needed repairs. Accurately records data in appropriate logs.8. Interacts with equipment according to manufacturer guidelines demonstrating a thorough knowledgeable of instrument and equipment IFUs and processes instruments.9. Wears PPE as per policy.10. Maintains supplies needed for cleaning and reprocessing and communicates equipment failures and needed repairs effectively.11. Accurately records data in appropriate logs. Other Information Other information: Education Requirements: None required as long as other position qualifications are met Licensure/Certification Requirements: No licensure or certification required. Professional Experience Requirements: No experience required. If position is located at UNC Medical Center or Rex Hospital, nine months' experience as a sterile tech is required. If graduation from a sterile processing school, no experience is required. Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements: Job Details Legal Employer: STATEEntity: UNC Medical CenterOrganization Unit: Central Processing Dept ASC Work Type: Full TimeStandard Hours Per Week: 40.00Salary Range: $17.50 - $24.63 per hour (Hiring Range)Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equityWork Assignment Type: OnsiteWork Schedule: Day JobLocation of Job: US:NC:Chapel HillExempt From Overtime: Exempt: NoThis is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email XXXX@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.PDN-9c521ae2-1707-4302-899e-16f4f4ed3eab
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