Central Sterile Tech - GI Procedures at Meadowmont
UNC Health Care, Chapel Hill, NC, United States
Central Sterile Tech - GI Procedures at Meadowmont
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
Assembles baskets of instruments, basin sets and equipment using appropriate check lists and prepares for sterilization.
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.).
Decontaminates, disinfects and thoroughly cleans supplies, instruments and equipment used in a variety of procedures.
Distributes instruments, equipment and supplies to appropriate location.
Monitors and maintains adequate levels of supplies, instruments and equipment.
Monitors equipment for malfunctions. Makes minor repairs. Notifies appropriate staff of need for more major repairs.
Demonstrates proficiency in reprocessing and maintenance of endoscopes and other endoscopic equipment per high‑level disinfection (HLD) policy and manufacturer instructions (IFU). Maintains scope washers and washer adapters. Checks 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 equipment failures and needed repairs. Accurately records data in appropriate logs.
Interacts with equipment according to manufacturer guidelines demonstrating a thorough knowledge of instrument and equipment IFUs and processes instruments.
Maintains supplies needed for cleaning and reprocessing and communicates equipment failures and needed repairs effectively.
Accurately records data in appropriate logs.
Education and Experience Requirements
No education or licensure required. However, if the 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.
Professional experience required only when stated above.
Legal and EEO Statement
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation. UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities.
Job Details
Employment type: Full Time, Onsite, Day Job
Standard hours: 40 per week
Location: US:NC:Chapel Hill
Salary Range: $18.12 - $25.51 per hour (Hiring Range)
Legal Employer: STATE; Entity: UNC Medical Center; Organization Unit: UNCH GI Procedures Meadowmont
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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
Assembles baskets of instruments, basin sets and equipment using appropriate check lists and prepares for sterilization.
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.).
Decontaminates, disinfects and thoroughly cleans supplies, instruments and equipment used in a variety of procedures.
Distributes instruments, equipment and supplies to appropriate location.
Monitors and maintains adequate levels of supplies, instruments and equipment.
Monitors equipment for malfunctions. Makes minor repairs. Notifies appropriate staff of need for more major repairs.
Demonstrates proficiency in reprocessing and maintenance of endoscopes and other endoscopic equipment per high‑level disinfection (HLD) policy and manufacturer instructions (IFU). Maintains scope washers and washer adapters. Checks 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 equipment failures and needed repairs. Accurately records data in appropriate logs.
Interacts with equipment according to manufacturer guidelines demonstrating a thorough knowledge of instrument and equipment IFUs and processes instruments.
Maintains supplies needed for cleaning and reprocessing and communicates equipment failures and needed repairs effectively.
Accurately records data in appropriate logs.
Education and Experience Requirements
No education or licensure required. However, if the 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.
Professional experience required only when stated above.
Legal and EEO Statement
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation. UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities.
Job Details
Employment type: Full Time, Onsite, Day Job
Standard hours: 40 per week
Location: US:NC:Chapel Hill
Salary Range: $18.12 - $25.51 per hour (Hiring Range)
Legal Employer: STATE; Entity: UNC Medical Center; Organization Unit: UNCH GI Procedures Meadowmont
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