PMG Parrish Medical Group
Schedule/Status:
Standard Hours/Week:
Location:
Titusville
General Description:
Key Responsibilities:
- Works in the decontamination area to receive and wash all contaminated instruments and equipment items using proper washing techniques set forth by protocols and infection control standards and guidelines.
- Assembles surgical trays and packs according to established protocols. Examines and inspects instruments for contamination, wear and tear, staining and or damage before packaging. Demonstrates knowledge of surgical instruments.
- Participates in the sterilization process, including use of biological indicators and testing/operating equipment. Demonstrates knowledge of proper sterilization techniques.
- Pulls supplies and instrument trays for surgical cases. Demonstrates knowledge of supplies and their locations.
- Participates in ongoing in-service of new equipment items to ensure proper washing and sterilization techniques.
- Transports contaminated instruments and sterile instruments between Parrish Medical Center and the Parrish Medical Group offices safely in accordance with AAMI and DOT guidelines. Is responsible for tracking of tools and instruments for auditing and accounting purposes.
- Provides education to Parrish Medical Group care partners regarding the proper handling of instruments in all offices, to include ensuring all on site storage areas are managed properly and audited by guidelines set by infection control
- Keeps certification active, to include maintaining a clean driving record. Ensures working with infection control on updating any new guidelines and or processes that need to be implemented. Participates in monthly meetings.
- Performs similar or related duties as assigned.
- Knows fire, disaster and safety procedures and regulations as it pertains to the work area.
Formal Education:
- Vocational or other technical school, certification, training or apprenticeship required beyond high school. Certification as Central Service Technician required.
- 1 year to < 2 years with at least one year in Sterile Processing
- Central Service Technician certification required.
- Must obtain DOT biohazard training certification within 1 month of hire date.
- Valid State of Florida Drivers License (FDL) and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) that is acceptable to PMC’s corporate automobile insurance carrier — license will be screened prior to employment and annually thereafter.
- Benefits Start on Day 1
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Program
- Tuition Reimbursement/Educational Assistance
- EAP, Flex Spending, Accident, Critical and Other Applicable Benefits
- Annual Accrual of 104 Personal Leave Bank (PLB) Hours
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Parrish Healthcare is a caring community of healthcare professionals passionate about excellence and fulfilling our mission of providing Healing Experiences For Everyone All The Time®.
Parrish Healthcare has a Culture of Choice®. This means a we have a healing work environment that empowers people to aspire to be their very best. We partner passionate, talented and skilled people in the right role with the right resources. We provide a clear and strategic direction to achieve superior results on behalf of the communities we serve.
