Non Certified Sterile Processing Tech

Ascension•Tulsa, OK

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Non-Certified Sterile Processing Tech at Ascension St. John Medical Center in Tulsa, OK. The position is in the Sterile Processing department and is full-time, working Monday through Friday from 10:30 PM to 7:00 AM. The role focuses on ensuring the quality and sterility of surgical instruments and equipment.

Requirements

High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association preferred.
Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) preferred.
Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association
Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD)

Responsibilities

Inspect, assemble and evaluate all surgical instruments and instrument sets to ensure quality, determine need for repair/replacement, validate completeness of set, and facilitate effective sterilization.
Operate sterilization equipment and inspect instruments, equipment, and containers to ensure cleanliness and proper functioning.
Perform decontamination of soiled instruments, sterilization containers and equipment according to instructions for use (IFUs) and established protocols.
Correct instrument sets according to current standards, established count sheets and/or instrument tracking systems.
Maintain proper levels of inventory to ensure availability for case carts.
Perform regular quality assurance program audits of peers.