Central Sterile Tech

San Juan Regional Medical Center • Farmington, NM

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Technician (certified and non-certified) provides the foundation of the peri-operative services as well as most clinical departments throughout the hospital and within the community. This foundation is provided by effective decontamination, assembly, wrapping, sterilization, and quality control of items needed for safe, effective and personalized patient care.

Required Behaviors:
As you go about fulfilling this mission, your work habits and work relationships should embody SJRMC's values. These values are our culture, our identity as an organization: Sacred Trust, Personal Reverence, Thoughtful Anticipation, Team Accountability and Creative Vitality ask more of us than merely completing some list of tasks. Our values ask for a deeper level of commitment, and what is asked of us we freely give because we believe in our mission.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid New Mexico Driver’s license and a driving record free of un-insurable violations
• Good communication skills
• PC literate
• Completion of competencies and cross training to the EDC within sixty (60) days
• Ability to meet physical demands as stated in “Physical Demands and Environmental Work Conditions” at the end of this purpose description

Nice To Haves

• Prior knowledge of basic principles of sterilization and disinfection, and recent work experience as a Central Sterile Tech (within a two-year period)
• Certification upon hire or within eighteen (18) months of hire date

Responsibilities

• Will maintain certification (if applicable) with continuous education offerings
• Cleans and decontaminates instruments and supplies for sterilization and storage and/or direct return to using unit
• Performs routine collection of soiled instruments from all using units at pre-scheduled intervals
• Distributes clean supplies and instruments to all using units at pre-scheduled intervals or when requested
• May be required to work other shifts as needed by the department
• Operates and cleans all processing equipment: Washer/Decontaminator; Steam Sterilizer; Sterrad Sterilizer; Cart Washer; Package sealer; and carts for washer and sterilizers
• Performs the following Quality Control Procedures: Biological monitoring, Chemical Monitoring; and the mechanical indicators on sterilizing units in CSPD and OR
• Maintains established Departmental Policies and Procedures, Objectives, Quality Assurance Programs, Safety, Environmental and Infection Control Standards
• Maintains departmental records
• Inspects stores or assembles all textiles used for the sterilization process
• Fills surgical case carts and processes according to procedure. Maintains record keeping process of all supplies issued by CSPD from the ORM inventory.
• Informs supervisor of inventory levels concerning raw materials, sterile reusable, and disposable single use items
• Monitors and restocks supplies for CSPD and non-inventory items
• Receives orders for CSPD and ORM inventories
• Assigned to the Operating Room
• Attends classes, meetings, workshops, in-services, and staff development. Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, films, etc.
• Each employee is responsible for implementing SJRMC’s Service Standards into their daily work: Safety, Courtesy, Effectiveness, and Stewardship
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• San Juan Regional Medical Center, we're more than a healthcare provider—we're a values-driven organization dedicated to delivering exceptional care. As a team member, you help fulfill our mission to make life better here for our community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED