ASC Sterile Processing (SP) Technician

External Brand•Austin, TX

About The Position

The ASC Sterile Processing Technician maintains the cleanliness, functionality, and inventory of instruments, equipment, and reusable medical supplies according to nationally recognized standards, regulations, and center policies to support safe, quality patient care. The technician performs duties while maintaining compliance and confidentiality and promoting the organization’s mission and philosophy. This role is responsible for decontaminating, cleaning, preparing, and sterilizing surgical instruments, reusable supplies, and equipment in the sterile processing area. The technician follows manufacturer Instructions for Use and recommended procedures, uses appropriate biological and chemical monitoring, documents work, maintains tray lists and inventory, and monitors the surgical schedule to anticipate center needs. The technician removes defective items from service, replaces missing items, keeps current with applicable standards and regulations, and follows safety, exposure-control, and company policies. The position is part-time, 24 hours per week on weekdays, and requires flexibility to meet the center’s daily surgery schedule.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One-year certificate from a college or technical school, or at least three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Current AHA-approved Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider CPR course completion card; CPR certification must be maintained during employment.
Knowledge of activities associated with sterile processing technician practices and assigned duties.
Ability to manage multiple activities in a fast-paced environment and work under deadlines, pressure, and interruptions.
Strong verbal, written documentation, and communication skills.
Ability to work variable hours and flexibly meet the needs of the center’s daily surgery schedule.
Ability to read and interpret business and professional publications, technical procedures, and governmental regulations; write reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals; and present information and respond to questions.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts, including probability, statistics, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
Excellent computer and keyboarding skills, including familiarity with Windows and applications such as EMR, databases, spreadsheets, report writing, project management, word processing, email, and scheduling.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work in a team, engage others, listen, adapt responses to others’ needs, and align actions with shared team goals.
Ability to perform duties professionally, understand and apply oral and written instructions, organize ideas clearly, and use common sense.
Ability to proactively identify problems and solutions, manage time, prioritize and complete tasks, and cope with change.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of ambulatory surgery center (ASC) experience.
Certified Sterile Processing Technician certification.

Responsibilities

Decontaminate, clean, prepare, and sterilize surgical instruments, reusable supplies, and equipment in the sterile processing area.
Understand the use and safe handling of chemicals used in sterile processing.
Follow recommended instructions for decontaminating, cleaning, sonification, drying, flushing, and sterilizing items.
Use appropriate biological and chemical monitoring and document results.
Rotate processed items and inspect required items.
Follow manufacturers’ Instructions for Use for items processed in the sterile processing area.
Monitor the surgical schedule to anticipate instrumentation, equipment, and reusable medical supply needs.
Remove defective items from service, replace missing items, and alert other parties as needed.
Maintain appropriate tray lists and inventory stock.
Maintain accurate and detailed documentation.
Pursue additional knowledge and training to remain current on sterile processing standards and regulations.
Attend required safety training and understand responsibilities related to general, center/service, and job-specific hazards.
Follow center exposure-control plans for bloodborne and airborne hazards.
Help maintain clean medical facilities and follow hygiene practices that help keep patients safe from sickness and infection.
Treat patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees with respect and courtesy.
Adhere to company policies, including OSHA, HIPAA, compliance, and Code of Conduct requirements.
Maintain regular and dependable attendance and follow company core competencies.
Perform other duties as assigned.