Job Description:
ESTES PARK HEALTH COMPANY DESCRIPTION:
Estes Park Health exists to make a positive difference to the health and well-being of all we serve. Located about 90 miles northwest of Denver, at 7,522 feet above sea level, Estes Park Health sits in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. As a gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park, the adventurous lifestyle Estes Park supplies open endless outdoor opportunities for our staff. We promote a healthy work-life balance to give our staff the time to enjoy the "playground" that is Colorado.
From pediatrics to geriatrics, Estes Park Health supplies a full spectrum of care for our friends, neighbors, and visitors in the entire Estes Park Valley and Rocky Mountain National Park. Today, over 18,000 patients-residents and visitors alike-see our health care teams for both outpatient and inpatient services.
SUMMARY:
Cleans, decontaminates and process instrument trays utilizing preference cards, edits preference cards as needed per organizational standards
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
• Maintains all sterilization logs for autoclaves and steris System 1E machines
• Performs daily Bowie Dick Test
• Performs daily Biological Test for Autoclaves and System 1E
• Performs and documents Bi-monthly cleaning of autoclave
• Cleans and processes GI scope with documentation and sterilization as needed.
• Makes arrangements for equipment repair, sending out and receiving in
• Maintains department inventory control for supplies and implants utilizing established PAR levels
• Works with Materials for special orders, updating EPIC, inventory changes
• Assists in pulling cases uses preference cards as needed
• Assist with opening cases using sterile technique as directed by RN and ORT
• Practices and is knowledgeable of AAMI Guidelines and practices
• Participate in committees as assigned
• Perform in accordance with all local, state, and federal laws and regulatory agency standards
• Perform in accordance with EPH vision, mission and goals
• All other duties as assigned
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
High School Diploma or equivalent, on-the-job training or certification program
Certification as Sterile Processing Technician
American Heart Association BLS
Position Urgency:
Normal
Shifts:
Monday -Thursday, 4 10's, On Call Required
State License Details:
Must Be Currently Active
Minimum Years of Experience:
2
Minimum Guaranteed Hours:
No Guarantee
Specialty Type:
Nursing
Sub Specialty:
Sterile Processing Technologist
General Certifications:
ACLSBLS/BCLSPALSNRPATT
Bilingual:
No
EMR Used:
EPIC
Holiday Coverage Required:
Yes