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Surgical Technologist

Employer
Jamestown Regional Medical Center
Location
Jamestown, ND
Salary
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Industry
Healthcare
Role
Other
Job Type
Long-Term
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

Overview

The position is a full time benefited position working 72-80 per pay period. This position is scheduled Monday - Friday, one night call rotation per week, every fourth weekend and holiday.

Performs activities associated with the decontamination and sterilization of instruments for clinical departments in the hospital and clinic. Performs activities associated with the processing, storage, and distribution of supplies and equipment for patient care and hospital department use.

Performs processing of sterile instruments and supplies for use in patient care areas including cleaning, decontamination, proper wrapping, and sterilization by autoclaving and storage of surgical instruments and linen using aseptic technique. Reviews sterility expiration dates and rotates supplies to prevent outdates.

Responsibilities

Decontamination Duties
  • Disinfects, decontaminates, and cleans instruments either by manually handwashing or machine washing to render them safe for further handling.
  • Disassembles instruments as needed and inspects all instruments for debris and bioburden before washing.
  • Follows manufacturer Instructions For Use (IFU) for washing all items.
  • Follows required personal protective equipment protocols.
  • Loads washer racks ensuring proper washer arm movement and selects the appropriate cycle.
  • Connects chemicals to corresponding washer, sink, and sonic cleaner tubing and ensures chemicals are flowing correctly.

Processing Duties
  • Inspects all instruments for cleanliness, looks for defects and proper function, tests instruments as needed and replaces dull, broken, or defective instruments.
  • Assembles and inspects trays for cleanliness and ensures all necessary instruments are accounted for and trays are complete and correct.
  • Prepares and packages instruments using proper wrapping techniques.
  • Prepares loads for the autoclaves by writing cards, labelling, loading and unloading carts and racks, and ensures all parameters have been met.
  • Follows IFU's for prepping, packaging, and sterilizing instruments.
  • Does necessary cleaning and disinfecting of counters, shelves, and cupboards and any other needed areas.
  • Helps maintain records from sterilization.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.


Qualifications

Work requires certification from an accredited program.

Three to six months previous work experience in Central Service preferred.

Company

Some of the benefits of working at JRMC include:

  • competitive salary
  • immediate benefit package: medical insurance with two plans, life insurance, flex plans, health savings account (HSA), long-term disability
  • contributed 401K retirement plan
  • paid time off (PTO) including short term disability
  • vision & dental plans
  • critical illness & accidental packages
  • BeHealthy, employee health discount
  • employee fitness program generous
  • flexible scheduling
  • wage increases
  • annual service award
  • continued education and training

JRMC provides the opportunity for development by empowering employees to communicate the resources needed to perform tasks effectively and efficiently.

Company info
Website
Telephone
(701) 952-4813
Location
2422 20th Street SW
Jamestown
North Dakota
58401
United States

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