University of Mississippi Medical Center
Sterile Processing Tech I - School of Dentistry
Jackson, MS · Full-time
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About the role
- Become acquainted with and understand SPD procedures, to include decontamination, Prep and Pack, high level disinfection, endoscope reprocessing, sterilizing instruments and operating SPD mechanical equipment properly and safely.
- Technicians will become acquainted with and understand the process of supplying instruments and other items to the OR and ancillary departments accurately and in a timely manner.
- Upon completion of orientation and training, techs will be expected to inspect, assemble, package and sterilize surgical instrument sets and procedural trays, and mechanical equipment, for the OR and ancillary departments.
Responsibilities
- Cleans, decontaminates, sterilizes, maintains, and prepares surgical instruments and equipment for distribution.
- Ensures compliance with safety, environmental and/or infection control practices. Maintains applicable records and files.
- Operates sterilization equipment and washers and maintains quality/safety controls documentation.
- Collaborates and maintains inventory of clean and sterilized surgical instruments in accordance with UMMC and regulatory standards.
Requirements
- You can only apply one time to a job requisition.
- Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process.
- Applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.
- Certifications, Licenses or Registration Required:
Nice to have
- Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Skills
- Ability to learn, understand, and apply clinical knowledge and skills.
- Reading and writing skills.
- Basic computer skills.
Benefits
- Ensures compliance with hospital policies and procedures pertaining to the cleaning, sterilization, assembling, storage, and/or validation of medical supplies and equipment.
Company info
- Due to the large volume of applications, we are unable to individually respond to all applicants.
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