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Cleans, sterilizes, assembles, inspects, stores, and dispenses instruments, equipment, and supplies used in surgical procedures. Operates and maintains washing and sterilization equipment.

Essential Functions:
- Receives surgical instruments following there use and soaks them in a water and chemical solution.
- Pre-washes each instrument by hand to remove visible soil and debris.
- Places instruments into appropriate washer or steam autoclave and sets controls to assure sterilization.
- Inspects, sorts, and places instruments into specified surgical sets according to packaging procedures, labels sets to indicate contents, and places them in storage.
- Removes damaged instruments and equipment from inventory and notifies supply supervisor.
- Prepares documentation to accompany damaged item(s) and packages damaged instruments and surgical equipment for pickup by vendor or contractor.
- Maintains adequate inventory for replacement of damaged instruments.
- Assists operating room staff to select appropriate sets of instruments for scheduled procedures.
- Completes, records, and files biological testing for all sterilizers according to established procedure.
- Advises clinical staff regarding the washing, sterilization, and packaging of instruments and equipment.
- Adheres to all Policies, Procedures and utilizes Manufacturer's Guidelines for the management of all instruments and equipment.
- Performs other related duties as directed.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Two (2) years of experience as an instrument processing technician in a hospital setting.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Certified Registered Central Sterile Technician or Certified Sterile Processing & Distribution Technician (CSPDT) required.
- General understanding of aseptic techniques and sterilization methods required.
- Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software required.
- In order to work effectively with patients, must have effective interpersonal and communication skills and be able to stand, walk, bend, lift at least 50 pounds, hear, speak and see required.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Completion of central supply technology course preferred.]]> Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3789010-Washington-DC-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 186961

Cleans, sterilizes, assembles, inspects, stores, and dispenses instruments, equipment, and supplies used in surgical procedures. Operates and maintains washing and sterilization equipment.
Essential Functions:
- Receives surgical instruments following there use and soaks them in a water and chemical solution.
- Pre-washes each instrument by hand to remove visible soil and debris.
- Places instruments into appropriate washer or steam autoclave and sets controls to assure sterilization.
- Inspects, sorts, and places instruments into specified surgical sets according to packaging procedures, labels sets to indicate contents, and places them in storage.
- Removes damaged instruments and equipment from inventory and notifies supply supervisor.
- Prepares documentation to accompany damaged item(s) and packages damaged instruments and surgical equipment for pickup by vendor or contractor.
- Maintains adequate inventory for replacement of damaged instruments.
- Assists operating room staff to select appropriate sets of instruments for scheduled procedures.
- Completes, records, and files biological testing for all sterilizers according to established procedure.
- Advises clinical staff regarding the washing, sterilization, and packaging of instruments and equipment.
- Adheres to all Policies, Procedures and utilizes Manufacturer's Guidelines for the management of all instruments and equipment.
- Performs other related duties as directed.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Two (2) years of experience as instrument processing technician in a hospital setting.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Certified Registered Central Sterile Technician or Certified Sterile Processing & Distribution Technician (CSPDT) required.
- General understanding of aseptic techniques and sterilization methods required.
- Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software required.
- In order to work effectively with patients, must have effective interpersonal and communication skills and be able to stand, walk, bend, lift at least 50 pounds, hear, speak and see required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Completion of central supply technology course preferred.
]]> Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3788991-Washington-DC-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 169827

Assists surgical team by preparing instruments and equipment needed for scheduled procedures. Assists surgeon during procedures.
Essential Functions:
- Adheres to strict aseptic techniques.
- Obtains and inspects surgical instrument needed for each procedure.
- Sets up instruments for use during the surgical procedure.
- Assures that all equipment and supplies are available for the surgical procedure.
- Assists surgeon during procedures.
- Assists with moving, positioning, and transporting patients.
- Handles specimens in accordance with established operating room procedures.
- Performs counts of instruments, sharps, and sponges with the circulating nurse in accordance with established operating room procedures.
- Removes instruments from operating room and returns them to sterile processing.
- Assists in cleaning surgical equipment and operating room for next case.
- May oversee equipment and supply inventory for a service.
- Ability to operate and troubleshoot complex technical equipment.
- Performs other related duties as directed.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Two (2) years of operating room experience required.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Completion of an approved civilian or military training for surgical technologist.
- CPR/BLS certification required.
- In order to work effectively with patients, must have effective interpersonal and communication skills and be able to stand, walk, bend, lift at least 50 pounds, hear, speak, and see.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in ambulatory surgery preferred.
- Certified Surgical Technologist certification preferred.
]]> Mon, 10 Jun 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3235430-Washington-DC-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 168524

Leads and Performs diagnostic ultrasound examinations, including 2D echo, doppler, stress, dobutamine, and other echocardiographic tests.Essential Functions:- Obtains pertinent clinical information from patient, medical chart, and/or physician using accepted standard techniques.- Communicates purpose and procedures related to the ultrasound test to the patient and comforts/reassures patient about the examination.- Performs 2D echo, Doppler, stress, and other echocardiographic examinations to provide anatomic and physiologic data for physician's review.- Notifies physician of patient distress and/or severe abnormal readings.- Provides assistance and training in the Echocardiograph Laboratory and maintains appropriate training documentation materials.- Participates in the development of effective Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement (QA/QI) activities to improve quality of care.- Performs other related duties as directed.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:- One (1) year of experience in ultrasound procedures/equipment, CW Doppler, and related anatomy/pathological conditions of and related to the heart required.- Associate's degree in the medical/technical field or equivalent experience required.- Registration/Certification by the ARDMS- Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer or one of the following reg/cert from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) - Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) or Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT) and BLS certification required.]]> Tue, 29 Jan 2013 14:00:00 GMT 3203747-Washington-DC-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 168267

Responsible for conducting non-invasive vascular studies including ultrasound.
Essential Functions:
- Performs non-invasive vascular studies on patients with cerebrovascular, arterial, & venous problems in Vascular Laboratory to include complete examination of carotid & vertebral systems (upper & lower extremity arterial & venous systems & arteriovenous fistulae).
- Prepares diagnostic testing protocols for patients with cerebrovascular, arterial, & venous disease.
- Reviews patient histories & physicals for pertinent information aiding in final evaluation of test data through knowledge of cerebrovascular, arterial & venous diseases.
- Prepares test data for analysis.
- Maintains equipment & vascular database.
- Computes & interprets statistical parameters associated with diagnostic test validation, including sensitivity, specificity & accuracy.
- Performs various office functions including screening consults before appointment service; schedules patients, orders supplies & contacts service departments of respective ultrasound companies when equipment needs maintenance.
- Establishes & maintains courteous, cooperative relations with public, patients, & other personnel.
- Performs other related duties & accepts responsibility as assigned.
- Essential (Physical) Functions (bending, lifting, and mobility).
- See Functional & Environmental Evaluation (FEE) Form.
Secondary Functions:
- Travel required to locations in MD, VA & DC as needed.
- Demonstrated sufficient knowledge, skills, & abilities in area of specialization & appropriate to age groups served.
- Knowledge with basic epidemiology of prominent disease processes of cerebrovascular, arterial & venous systems, including knowledge of risk factors.
- Knowledge & competency in following: Physics of ultrasound waves & their interaction with human tissue for evaluation of blood flow in vessels & imaging of blood vessels; Principles of operation, signals & information provided by all commonly used vascular diagnostic equipment; Anatomy, physiology, & hemodynamics of cerebrovascular, arterial & venous systems.


Qualifications:

Will travel to medical centers in the DC/MD/VA area on an as needed bases.

Basic Qualifications:
- 1 year of vascular experience required.
- 1 year of ultrasound experience required.
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Graduate from approved ultrasound training program recognized by CAHEA required.
- Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonongraphers (ARDMS) required.
- BLS certification required.
]]> Tue, 29 Jan 2013 14:00:00 GMT 3203722-Washington-DC-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Req Id: 163788

Assists surgical team by preparing instruments & equipment needed for scheduled procedures. Assists surgeon during procedures.

Essential Functions:
- Adheres to strict aseptic techniques.
- Obtains & inspects surgical instrument needed for each procedure.
- Sets up instruments for use during the surgical procedure.
- Assures that all equipment & supplies are available for the surgical procedure.
- Assists surgeon during procedures.
- Assists w/ moving, positioning, & transporting patients.
- Handles specimens in accordance w/ established operating room procedures.
- Performs counts of instruments, sharps, & sponges w/ the circulating nurse in accordance w/ established operating room procedures.
- Removes instruments from operating room & returns them to sterile processing.
- Assists in cleaning surgical equipment & operating room for next case.
- May oversee equipment & supply inventory for a service.
- Ability to operate & troubleshoot complex technical equipment.
- Performs other related duties as directed.
- In order to work effectively w/ patients, must have effective interpersonal & communication skills & be able to stand, walk, bend, lift at least 50 pounds, hear, speak, & see.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- A minimum of 2 years of operating room experience required.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Completion of an approved civilian or military training for surgical technologist.
- CPR/BLS certification required.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in ambulatory surgery preferred.
- Certified Surgical Technologist certification preferred.]]> Mon, 17 Dec 2012 14:00:00 GMT 3084088-Washington-DC-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN