Surgery Sterile Processing Tech - Per Diem* *IMPORTANT NOTE: In lieu of benefits due to "per diem" status, 15% will be added to the hourly rate. Per diem employees are offered work on an "as-needed" basis POSITION SUMMARY: Maintains, keeps records and processes surgical instruments and equipment according to industry standards. POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Minimum Education • Scholastic achievement equal to high school education preferred. Minimum Work Experience • Knowledge of aseptic technique preferred. • Knowledge of patient care equipment preferred. • Must be able to read, write and comprehend the English language. • Must be able to communicate routine information effectively with attention to detail required. POSITION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Knowledge • Maintains working knowledge of the department's instrumentation and equipment. • Reviews surgery schedule, ensures all instruments are readily available according to surgeon's preference cards. • Places orders for special items as required. • Acts as liaison with Purchasing Department and vendors. • Assures technicians send damaged or inappropriate equipment to appropriate place (Biomedical Engineering, maintenance or vendor) for timely repair/replacement. • Responds quickly and efficiently to provide items as needed during emergency situations. • Refers conflicts and procedural questions to nurse manager and OR staff. Processing Equipment • Demonstrates the ability to use processing equipment to clean and decontaminate surgical instrumentation, according to manufactures recommendations. • Demonstrates knowledge of current standards on decontamination and sterilization techniques. • Ensures manufacture's recommendations for use of: autoclave, washer, ultrasonic cleaner, Steris 1E system, Sterrad, and other necessary equipment are followed. • Uses appropriate cleaning solutions. • Cleans, decontaminates and inspects surgical instruments. • Reconstructs and wraps surgical trays for sterilization. • Ensures all instrumentation entering the department from outside the facility is processed according to current standards, and facility policies. • Remains readily available to receive and reprocess instruments between cases. Testing • Ensures all instrumentation entering the department from outside the facility is processed according to current standards, and facility policies. • Remains readily available to receive and reprocess instruments between cases. Instrumentation • Maintains and stores sterilized instrumentation appropriately in a systematic manner, following industry standards and facility policy. • Wraps, inventories, and manages backup instruments and equipment. • Supplies are stored on shelving following first in/first out method. • Shelves must be emptied before cleaning begins. • Storage shelves must be cleaned using an approved disinfectant agent. • Surfaces must be thoroughly dried with a lint-free towel to avoid contamination of supplies. • Supplies are placed back on shelf in their proper order. Documentation • Maintains accurate, up to date Instrumentation lists. • Maintains accurate, up to date Instrument Tray cards. • Retains all sterilization records, according to regulations. CARSON VALLEY HEALTH IS PROUD TO BE RECOGNIZED AS A FINALIST IN THE "BEST PLACES TO WORK" - NORTHERN NEVADA, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025 & 2026! WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU TO OUR TEAM!! Per Diem positions have no guaranteed hours or set schedule. The position will fill in for individuals who take unplanned and/or planned time off.