Certified Sterile Processing Technician

Curry Health Network•Gold Beach, OR

5h•$33 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

Performs and participates in decontamination, cleaning, assembling, packaging, scanning, sterilization, storage and distribution of reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment. Performs other duties as assigned or required. Communicates with physicians, Director of Surgical Services, House Supervisors, and other department managers as well as co-workers as appropriate any needs for instrument processing. Must respond quickly and accurately to changes in environment. Sterile Processing Tech ensures that equipment functions properly, and that the sterilization practices are conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent required.
Current national Central/Sterile Processing Technician certification required.
Current AHA BLS certification required.
Minimum 1 year experience in Surgical Services setting required.
Moderate computer skill including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Compassion and a desire to help patients.
Attention to detail, observing and accurately reporting the patient's issues and findings to the responsible RN.
Skill and ability to provide care to the extent defined by PCT competency.
Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to work with people in close situations, using excellent communication and listening skills.
Documentation skills to accurately and appropriately capture the observations noted and treatment provided.

Responsibilities

Monitors biological and chemical wash solution to ensure quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and medical equipment.
Document and maintain accurate sterilization records.
Decontaminates and sterilizes instruments, medical supplies and equipment, and assembles, wraps and sterilizes trays of instruments.
Follows proper Standard Precautions as appropriate for tasks.
Knowledge and operation of sterile processing equipment and perform simple maintenance on equipment (e.g., clean filters and drains.)
Prepare trays for designated areas according to policies and procedures and instructions for use.
Assists Director of Surgical Services with maintaining established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, and quality improvement, safety, and environmental and infection control standards.
Familiar with Policies, Procedures, and Protocols. Care and Documentation meets current standards of practice and complies with all such guidelines.
Maintains required SPD logs and reports data monthly to Director of Surgical Services or delegee, i.e., IUSS, Bowie Dick, etc.
Other duties as assigned to support the overall effectiveness of the department and organizational performance in accordance with Curry Health Network’s Mission, Vision and Shared Values