Staff Nurse - RN - Research jobs in Pennsylvania

Job Summary :

Responsible for the preparation, care, sterilization and transportation of medical and surgical instruments, packs, supplies and equipment.

Job Duties :

Collecting used and contaminated equipment, instruments, and supplies for sorting and decontamination.

Manually cleaning supplies of contaminants, removing waste matter, and operating and maintaining decontamination equipment.

Preparing and packing decontaminated supplies for sterilization.

Monitoring and operating sterilization equipment.

Examining supplies meticulously to ensure they are properly cleaned and sanitized.

Testing and reporting any issues or problems with the sterilization equipment.

Sterilizing, preparing, wrapping, and organizing equipment into instrument trays for use during medical procedures.

Preparing and delivering all necessary equipment and instruments for surgeries, examinations, medical procedures, and medical carts.

Maintaining records of sterilization procedures, sterilized items, equipment maintenance, and supplies.

Controlling the inventory, reordering supplies, and checking expiration dates.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.

The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Position Details : Education :

Education :

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)

Experience :

Minimum of 2 years-Related work experience (Required)

REQUIRED :

REQUIRED Certification(s) and License(s) :

Certified Sterile Processing Technician - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD)

Skills :

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES : Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

KINDNESS : We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.

EXCELLENCE : We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.

LEARNING : We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.

INNOVATION : We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.

SAFETY : We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family