Internship Biological Monitoring Jobs in Kentucky

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Job Description:
Job Summary
Responsible for assembling and processing surgical instrument trays and decontaminating used instruments. Ensures compliance with regulatory standards for universal precautions, sterilization methodologies, and biological monitoring. Coordinates and collaborates on the sterilization, assembly, and dispensing of surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies. Responds to operating room requests, answers phone calls, and maintains cleanliness of the department and workstation. Supports infection prevention and assists front-line healthcare workers during complex and high-acuity cases.
Essential Functions
• Prepares disinfectants and solutions for cleaning and sterilization processes.
• Operates and maintains mechanical washers, ultrasonic cleaners, autoclaves, and other decontamination equipment.
• Decontaminates, inspects, tests, assembles, packages, labels, and sterilizes surgical instruments and medical devices according to policies and manufacturer instructions.
• Tracks, inventories, and maintains logs and records of equipment, instruments, and sterilization cycles to ensure compliance with standards and regulatory requirements.
• Runs, incubates, reads, and records biological and diagnostic tests to validate sterilization processes.
• Identifies safety hazards and biological failures, initiating corrective or preventive measures promptly.
• Places sterilized items in proper storage areas and ensures timely turnover of surgical instrumentation based on surgery schedules.
• Demonstrates teamwork, positive interpersonal skills, and accountability in all interactions within and outside the department.
• Participates in professional development, maintains required certifications, and assists with training and workflow coordination as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Education Requirement
High school diploma or equivalent and vocational/technical training in a designated technical area
Experience Requirement
2-5 years of experience in a healthcare, clinical setting, or a relevant area
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
All experience must be paid and in the same related field.
Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week.
Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.
Certifications & Licensures
Central Sterile Processing Distribution Technician (CSPD), Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER)
Working Conditions
A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)
D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
G. Repetitive motion: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never
I. Working in confined spaces: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
K. Job-related travel: 1. Never
L. Loud noises: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
M. Temperature extremes: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
O. Radiation: 1. Never
P. Burns: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
Q. Cuts/Punctures: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never
T. Combative/violent people: 1. Never
U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never
V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A
Physical Demands
This position requires regular standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; intermittent standing or walking with objects up to 25 pounds; intermittent lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds, with occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling of objects over 50 pounds; occasional sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; and performing tasks with repetitive motions. Also involves some exposure to risk of injury from moving, lifting, or positioning equipment or materials; and exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, cuts/punctures, bloodborne or airborne pathogens, burns, and occasional work in confined spaces.
Additional Job Descriptions
N/A
Department:
Sterile Processing Department
Shift:
Flex (United States of America)
Address:
2201 Lexington Avenue
City, State:
Ashland, Kentucky