Cntrl Sterile Processing Tech

Pioneers Medical Center•Meeker, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for decontaminating, assembling, sterilizing, storing, and distributing reusable medical devices and supplies for patient care. This role involves operating complicated disinfection and sterilization equipment, maintaining accurate records, and preparing supplies for surgical procedures. The technician must adhere to department standards, OSHA regulations, and hospital policies, ensuring a safe and efficient environment for patient care.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
BLS certification required within (3) months of hire or transfer.
Kind and professional demeanor.
Professional and well-groomed appearance at all times.
Communicate positively and effectively, both written and verbally, with patients, family and staff.
Demonstrate effective organizational skills in an evolving environment.
Work with honesty, compassion and integrity at all times.
Understand and adhere to the scope of service for the department and this position.
Understand and adhere to to all of PMC's policies and procedures.
Understand and adhere to PMC's Code of Conduct.
Adhere to the strictest confidentiality and HIPPA regulations.
Demonstrate a commitment to building and sustaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable working environment.
Ability to remain calm and efficient in emergency situations.
Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills.
Demonstrate strong emotional intelligence.

Nice To Haves

Previous or related experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Decontaminate reusable equipment in accordance with department and OSHA standards, ensuring good working order.
Assemble, sterilize, store, and distribute reusable medical devices and supplies for patient care.
Maintain sterile processing records in an accurate and timely manner.
Initiate, receive, and relay calls and messages.
Prepare, disinfect, test, assemble, sterilize, package, and distribute a variety of supplies, instruments, and equipment to be used in patient care.
Operate complicated disinfection and sterilization equipment.
Collect all used equipment and supplies.
Operate steam and gas sterilizers and autoclaves.
Label processed equipment.
Prepare and issue sterile equipment and supplies to patient care units as requested.
Prepare supplies for surgery as directed.
Prepare and assist in recordkeeping as directed.
Other duties as assigned.