SEIU Materials Processing Spec

Inspects, assembles, packages and sterilizes surgical instrument pans, procedural trays, technical equipment, and surgical case carts for the OR, Ambulatory Care Facilities, Hospital Units and Research Clinics. Operates sterilizers; prepares and dispenses sterile items; inspects and stocks supplies; performs inspection, adjusting, cleaning and general servicing of instruments and equipment supplied by the Materials for Surgical Services department to insure instruments and equipment are operating properly prior to issuing.

Responsibilities

Inspects, assembles, packages and sterilizes surgical instrument pans, procedural trays, technical equipment, and surgical case carts; Operates sterilizers; Prepares and dispenses sterile items; Inspects and stocks supplies; Performs inspection, adjusting, cleaning and general servicing of instruments and equipment; Checks and adjusts medical equipment; Decontaminates surgical instruments and equipment; Receives and stores supplies; Responsible for quality assurance on all sterile supplies and instruments

Requirements

One year of post-secondary education and 1 year of related materials processing experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; Pass a nationally accredited central service exam for central service technicians; Hold and maintain one of the following credentials within eighteen months of hire: certified registered central service technician credential, certified sterile processing and distribution technician credential, or a substantially equivalent credential; Obtain twelve CEU credits annually; If hired on or before December 31, 2013, obtain ten CEU credits annually

Nice to have

Certification as a Registered Central Sterile Processing Distribution Technician; Computer experience; Knowledge of medical terminology