Summary

The Medical Supply Technician position is located in the Sterile Processing Service department of the Health Care Center in Salisbury - NC. MSTs will perform duties in all areas of the SPS department to accomplish daily workload and to rotate routinely through all assignments.

Duties

• Major duties and responsibilities are as follows: Requires knowledge of the processes for Reusable Medical Equipment (RME) and maintains current knowledge of the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) which document the processes and procedures for cleaning - disinfection - sterilization - and preparation of RME appropriate to this position
• Demonstrates the ability to utilize an acceptable proficiency in the use of RME appropriate to this position Receives contaminated critical and semi-critical RME in decontamination area(s) such as main decontamination and GI Scope decontamination
• Receives noncritical case carts in the decontamination area for transport of RME as well
• Disassembles the RME and determines the correct cleaning method - such as but not limited to manual cleaning - ultrasonic cleaners - mechanical washers - cart washers and chemical cleaning/decontamination agents as determined by manufactures instructions
• Inspects - prepares - assembles - and determines the correct method of packaging for sterilization such as but not limited to Steam - Plasma (Sterrad) - and high-level disinfection such as Cidex OPA - bleach - hydrogen peroxide - and the Automated Equipment Reprocessor (AER)
• Prepares operating rooms trays and containers daily utilizing surgery schedule
• Removes soil - blood - tissue fragments - body fluids and other contaminants by wiping - soaking - rinsing - and scrubbing
• Inspects packages for indications of proper sterilization - assembles basic sets and trays used throughout the outpatient clinic including those used in the operating room
• Performs segments of work pertaining to the high-level disinfection - decontamination - sterilization - and inspection of reusable medical equipment (RME)
• Completes segments of work pertaining to the assembly of basic sets and major trays for use in various services of the facility
• Operates equipment involved in sterilization processes
• Performs and documents daily operational checks and records for all sterilization equipment
• Transports RME within and between facilities
• Maintains current MST and VA driver's certification
• MSTs receive guidance from more experienced staff members and SPS management
• Inspects - prepares - assembles - and determines the correct method and packaging for sterilization such as but not limited to steam - Sterrad - Steris - EtO and high-level disinfecting reprocessors
• may prepare operating room case carts daily utilizing surgery schedule
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 1600 - 2400 Compressed/Flexible: Not eligible Telework: Not eligible Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Financial Disclosure Report: Not required