Associate, Operating Room

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About the Role

We are looking for a full-time Operating Room - Sterilization Technician whose primary responsibility is to guarantee contamination prevention by adhering to established protocols for the pre-use and pre-operative preparation of instruments and equipment. The role is responsible for thorough decontamination, cleaning, assembling, packaging, sterilization, storage, and distribution of reusable surgical instruments, medical devices, and equipment. The Sterilization Technician shall also ensure proper labeling and documentation of all medical instruments and supplies.

INSTRUMENT LABELING, STERILIZATION, AND PACKAGING

• Sorts, assembles, wraps, prepares, and observes safe handling of instruments and medical supplies for sterilization, making these available for surgeries.

• Ensures proper labeling and documentation of all medical instruments and supplies.

• Operates various sterilization equipment (e.g., Soniclean Ultrasonic cleaner, Tuttnauer tabletop autoclave machine, Statim 2000/5000 flush steam sterilizer, Sterrad NX, Digital Autoclave sterilizer) effectively.

• Verifies and rechecks that all equipment functions properly and monitors logs efficiency of sterilization procedures, and sterilizer machines.

• Applies the appropriate sterilization method based on instrument type, specific sterilization processes, and prescribed conditions (including temperature, duration, pressure, and humidity).

INFECTION CONTROL AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT

• Applies principles of microbiology and infection control rigorously in all activities within restricted areas.

• Manages hazardous waste materials safely and ensures compliance with safety protocols related to fumes, chemicals, colds, noise, radiation, blood and body fluids, and infectious diseases.

• Checks the sterilizer's external and internal chemical indicator tapes, strips, and biological indicators to ensure proper sterilization process.

OPERATING ROOM INSTRUMENTS INVENTORY AND REPORTS

• Inspects orders, delivers, retrieves, and maintains equipment and instruments for surgeries, ensuring adequate supply and functionality of medical equipment and surgical instruments.

• Identifies and documents each sterilizer load, ensuring accurate and complete records are maintained for every cycle.

• Monitors medical instruments and equipment and ensures proper documentation.

• Reports to the OR department head all broken or malfunctioning instruments and equipment, and requests necessary maintenance, repair, or replacement.

• Provides reports regarding incidents or accidents to the Deputy Chief, QA, HR, and in coordination with medical management. 

Qualifications:

• Must have at least completed a Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD) course.

• A licensed Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD) Technician

• Preferably licensed International Board Passer and Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT)

• Preferably with at least one (1) year of experience in Central Sterile Supply Department.

• Knowledge of procedures for decontaminating, cleaning, disinfecting, packaging, labeling, and distribution of surgical instruments and medical devices.

• Able to monitor the efficiency of sterilization and documentation logs.

• Able to communicate effectively and accurately. 

• Exhibit meticulous attention to detail.

Benefits and Perks:

• Government-mandated / Statutory Benefits, including 13th-Month Pay

• Regular Dayshift

• 14th-Month Pay

• Eye Treatment Benefit including dependents

• Eyewear/Optical Benefits and Discounts including dependents

• Perfect Attendance Incentive

• HMO Coverage

• Life Insurance

• Paid Vacation Leaves convertible to cash

• Paid Sick Leaves convertible to cash

• Educational Assistance Plan for Eligible Employees

• Sponsored trainings and certifications for professional development 

• Performance-based Increase (from Annual Performance Review)

• Retirement Benefit

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1. Click apply or send your updated resume to 

2. Hop on a call with one of our Talent Partners for a 5-minute phone screening

3. Pass the interview and assessment of our leaders.

4. Sign your offer agreement

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