Travel Sterile Processing Tech

ID: Shift: 8H Evening Description: Contract Guarantee hours= 72 Hours Biweekly on all Assignments these guaranteed hours do not include any on-call time worked BE NATIONALLY CERTIFIED - COVID vaccine required + booster - Medical exemption acceptable Flu vaccine required - medical exemptions are acceptable Duties/Responsibilities: Primary responsibility is infection control. Maintain sterile technique. Perform all duties according to procedure. Cleans, sterilizes, packages and assembles instrument sets. Assist in care and handling of equipment. i.e., suction, fracture frames, pumps, venodyne, etc. (as delineated for Equipment Control Coordinator). Responsible for cleaning reusable items including surgical pieces and processing through steam sterilizers, gas sterilizers, washer sterilizers, and ultrasonic if necessary. Responsible for waste disposal and decontamination of contaminated items. Inspects equipment and instruments through all procedural steps for condition and operation. Collects soiled instruments, kits, equipment, etc. for processing. Responsible for daily maintenance and housekeeping duties on work stations as required. Assists in collection of data for Quality Assurance Programs, ongoing. Demonstrates planning and organization in preparation for procedures in a Central Sterile environment, i.e., trays, instruments sets. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of sterile technique. Demonstrates a working knowledge in the following areas in a surgical preparation environment: vascular, ophthalmic, laparoscopic, orthopedic, O.B./Gynecology, General, Urology, Dental, E.N.T., neuro and plastic. Participates in ongoing education programs. Demonstrates knowledge the function and operation of equipment in a Central Sterile environment. Attends/completes Job Certification Program and documents all hospital mandatory in-service programs, i.e., fire, safety, infection control, etc. Growth potential for surgical case carts, sterilization containers, and CSR-computerized application. It is understood that this is a summary of key job functions and does not include every detail of the job that may reasonably be required. Education/Experience Required: Ability to read and write and verbalize English HS Diploma or equivalent Registration/Certification: Certified Central Service Technician (CRCST) issued by International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materials Management (IAHCSMM) Physical/Environmental Requirements This job requires frequent bending, carrying, pulling, pushing, reaching, standing, stooping, walking and lifting over 10 lbs. There will be occasional need for climbing stairs, lifting in excess of lbs and sitting. Constant use of hearing, sight and speech. Frequent use of smell and touch. Frequent keyboard and telephone use. Constant concentration and problem solving. NO local travelers will be accepted (cannot reside within 50 mi from the facility) Start date: 4 weeks out please Orientation is weekly (every Monday barring a holiday) NM to interview and offer Please provide dates and times available for interview at time of submission ALL RTO REQUESTS MUST BE PRESENTED AT TIME OF SUB Travelers who have worked for Beth Israel Lahey Health as perm or per diem within the last year will not be accepted - MUST be separated from facility for one year to be considered. Guaranteed Hours: Contract Weeks:91