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OR CS Technician at St. Mary's Health & Clearwater Valley Health in Cottonwood, Idaho, United States Job Description Prepares and maintains medical equipment for surgical procedures. Follows hospital regulations and industry procedures to tend to patient during pre-operation procedures. Responsible for assisting in diagnostic therapeutic, and emergent endoscopic procedures. Maintains sterile processing equipment manuals, instrument instructions for use, sterile processing standards of practice, and sterilization/disinfection documentation/records/logs, as required for Infection Control and other regulatory standards. Essential Job Functions: Responsible for maintaining sterile conditions and providing patient support throughout procedures Ensures all equipment and endoscopy suites are clean and adhere to infection control standards and manufacturer guidelines. Ensures instrument tracking database is up to date as needed Ensures that all sterilizers, instrument washers, equipment in maintained in accordance with manufacturer recommendations. Sterilizes, cleans, wraps, stores and distributes supplies, instruments and equipment used in patient care according to department standards, policies and procedures. Assists physicians and nursing staff during endoscopic procedures and clinical visits. Performs other related duties as assigned. Follows hospital exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens. Maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient information at all times. Follows HIPAA regulations and policies. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function. Communicate with patients, families and co-workers in person in writing and on telephone. Minimum Qualifications: 1 year experience in a Sterile Processing department/setting or OR tech experience in hospital preferred. High school diploma or equivalent, or graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program. Registered and Certified (C.R.C.S.T.) through international Association of Healthcare Central Service Materials Management (I.A.H.C.S.M.M.) start the program within 1 year of hire date or Surgical Technician Certification (CST) required BLS Work Environment: St. Mary's and Clearwater Health operate 24 hours per day each day of the year; operational needs of departments may require that you be available to work all shifts, weekends and holidays to meet the needs of the patients. St. Mary's and Clearwater Health Clinic locations have operation hours based on locations and patient needs therefore availability to work all clinic shifts, weekends and holidays as appropriate will be expected and required. Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment. Physical Requirement: Must be able to maintain a standing and/or sitting position. Typical equipment used in a clinical job. On feet a minimum of 8-12 hours, depending on length of shift. Frequent stooping, bending, reaching, lifting and pushing heavy equipment up to 50 pounds. Read charts, dials, equipment settings, literature and other printed and handwritten materials. Work with equipment and on computers (keyboarding) SMH is EOE To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account