Description

UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill has joined with Durham Technical Community College to offer a "hands-on" learning experience. This paid Central Sterile Processing Technician program gives students the ability to earn and learn at the same time. Working hours will not exceed 20 hours/week leaving time to attend classes and to study.

All participants are required to be accepted and enrolled in the Durham Tech Central Sterile Technician Program.

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Summary:
This is a trainee position that enables participants to meet the requirements for the Central Sterile Tech position. The position will provides work experiences and training opportunities that will coincide with the learner’s course of study in a Sterile Processing/Surgical Technologist program. (If applicable)

Responsibilities:
1. Receive education on the proper process of instrument inspection for cleanliness and functionality (i.e. sharpness of scissors, smooth movement of hinged instruments, etc.). Instruction provided on instrument assembly, utilizing the instrument tracking system and count sheet, basin sets and equipment in preparation for sterilization.
2. Receive education on the proper process of pulling supplies and instruments used in a variety of clinical settings.
3. Receive education on the proper process of decontaminates, disinfection and thorough cleaning of instrumentation and equipment used in a variety of procedures.
4. Clean completed case carts from SPD to surgical areas.
5. Transport dirty case carts from the soiled case cart staging area to the SPD decontamination area.
6. Conduct soiled pick up rounds for patient care equipment and reusable instrument trays on a routine and as needed basis.
7. Assist with supply restocking
8. Assist with the OR presoak instrument decontamination/ and cleaning process as assigned.
9. Report instrument malfunction and place in the appropriate location to be sent for repair.
10. Remain cognizant of infection control norms in their workspace including PPE, appropriate paths of travel, sanitary handling and cross-contamination and acts according to up to date departmental policies.

Other Information

Job Details

Legal Employer: STATE

Entity: UNC Medical Center

Organization Unit: Central Processing Dept ASC

Work Type: Part Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 20.00

Work Schedule: Evening Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.