Job Description

Sterile Processing Technician l at MUSC summary:

The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for the decontamination, cleaning, processing, and sterilization of surgical instruments within a healthcare facility. Working under the supervision of management, they ensure compliance with relevant policies and regulations while participating in quality improvement initiatives. This role requires effective communication, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Job Description Summary

The Certified Instrument Specialist Technician reports to the Manager, Sterile Processing. Under general supervision of the department manager, shift supervisor or designee, the Certified Instrument Specialist Technician performs instrument production, case assembly, sterile processing, decontamination of surgical instruments in compliance with medical center policies and procedures, state, local and federal requirements. This position participates in quality improvement initiatives and functions as a preceptor to new hires.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type?

Regular

Cost Center

CC000640 CHS - Building Operations - Ashley River Tower (ART)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-21

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

The Sterile Processing Technician reports to the Manager, Sterile Processing. Under general supervision of the department manager, shift supervisor or designee, the Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for decontamination, cleaning, processing, and sterilization of instruments in compliance with medical center policies and procedures, state, local and federal requirements.

Additional Job Description

Graduate of high school or GED equivalency examination. Possess ability to understand and implement a variety of detailed instructions in the execution of processes. Applicant must communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Basic computer skills required. Employee must successfully obtain certification in sterile processing from HSPA [Healthcare Sterile Processing Association]. Ability to work in a fast-paced, high pressure health care environment required. Excellent interpersonal skills required. Detail oriented required. Travel may be required. Holiday work and emergency management/disaster team work required.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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Keywords:

Sterile Processing, Surgical Instruments, Healthcare, Decontamination, Sterilization, Medical Center, Quality Improvement, Certified Instrument Specialist, Attention to Detail, Fast-Paced Environment

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Holiday work, Full time, Local area, Shift work,

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