- Decontaminates surgical items, assembles, sterilizes and distributes items as needed.
- Ensures efficient operation of sterile processing and assures sterility of instruments and supplies.
- Responsible for identifying and repairing broken instruments and equipment.
- Develops and maintains sterilization logs.
- Performs daily and as needed all biological and chemical tests for sterilization equipment.
- Provides clean and sterile med/surg supplies and equipment to surgery suites and other patient care areas.
- Other duties as assigned
- High School Diploma or GED Required
- 2 years of related experience
- Broad knowledge of OR procedures and comprehensive knowledge of surgical instrumentation.
- Broad knowledge of all decontamination equipment and sterilization procedures.
- Sterile Processing certification or equivalent preferred
- Evidence of negative Mantoux or chest x-ray annually (test will be provided at no cost to the Employee)
- Able to maintain extensive standing, sitting, bending, stooping, and twisting.
- Able to lift a minimum of 20# of surgical supplies and equipment.
- Hepatitis immunization (provided at no cost to the employee). Or documented refusal to be vaccinated.
Specialists Hospital Shreveport provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Specialists Hospital Shreveport, LLC
Specialists Hospital is proudly physician owned and is actively in involved in the Physician Owned Hospitals of America (http://www.physicianhospitals.org/) and the Louisiana Physician Owned Hospital Association (http://www.lhaonline.org/) . Specialists Hospital Shreveport located in Shreveport, Louisiana offers you state of the art treatment in orthopedic and spine surgery- all in a unique, patient-centered environment that is close to home. Whether you are undergoing an outpatient or inpatient procedure, the physicians and staff at Specialists are committed to providing you compassionate and expert care while allowing for a seamless transition from hospital to home. Specialists Hospital Shreveport is the only hospital in Louisiana that focuses solely on orthopedic, spine and spinal neurosurgery.
Company Website: www.specialistshospitalshreveport.com
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