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What are we made of?St. Marys Hospital & Regional Medical Center boasts an all-star team of talented people, advanced technology, and a traditional sense of commitment to our patients and our neighbors. Our growing Regional Medical Center is expanding with a major addition that will accommodate the next generation in equipment and technology.Department: Grand Valley Surg Ctr Schedule: Part Time Shift: Days Hours: 3-4 days week Salary: $11.59/hr- $16.15/hr depending on experience Job Details: High School/GED ASHCSP Certification Required Cert Central Sterile Tech 1 year of experience required Certified Central Sterile TechThe Grand Valley Surgical Center, LLC in Grand Junction, Colorado performs a wide range of major and minor surgical procedures including these specialties: Ophthalmology; Ear, Nose, Throat (Otolaryngology); Orthopedics; General Surgery; Pediatric Surgery; Reconstructive; Cosmetic; Urology; Neurology; Gynecology; Vascular. We are currently seeking Certified Central Sterile Tech with more than 1 year working experience as a Certified Central Sterile Tech in a multiple specialty surgery environment, CST preferred, with an ASHCSP certification required. A High School diploma or equivalent is required. Please see the duties and responsibilities listed below. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESDecontamination of Instruments:Hand was instruments as documented by procedure Operate washer / disinfectors, ultrasonic and pasteurmatic Decontaminate equipment for O.R., Physicians, Respiratory Care, and other departments. Sterilizer ManagementResponsible for daily testing of all sterilizers. Tests each sterilizer with steam load: mechanical, chemical, biological indicators. Maintains records of items sterilized and tests the outcomes. Properly operates the sterilizer cycles and sterilizes all instruments required Instrument AssemblyInspects instruments carefully. Assembles instruments into correct sets; packaging, wrapping and placing in containers. Has efficient turn-around of instruments for subsequent surgical cases. ImplantsInventories implant sets and replaces implants from stocked supply. Documents the implants that are replaced. Documents the implants that are needed. Inspects implants, returns back-stock and replaces sets upon receiving order. Assembles re-useable basin sets SuppliesInventories supplies 5 days per week Enters orders into the computer Appropriately stores supplies upon receipt Makes OR runs for additional supply requests Rotates and cleans stock in the OR and in CS. CasecartsPulls supplies and instruments for scheduled surgeries and add-on cases Maintains required number of emergency case carts Utilizes computer generated, surgeon specific preference cards Utilizes computer to access and print preference cardsJOB REQUIREMENTS The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education: High School Diploma or equivalentExperience: More than 1 year of previous working experience as a Certified Central Sterile Tech. CST PreferredLicense / Certification / Registration: ASHCSP certification requiredWorking Environment: Works in a well lit, heated and ventilated area. Position requires considerable mobility throughout the facilities. Potential exposure to routine, communicable diseases through regular contact with employees and the public at large.