About The Position
The OR/Sterile Processing Tech I ensures proper maintenance and distribution of disposable supplies and durable medical equipment for patient care. The role processes surgical instruments and equipment for safe use in clinical areas, following infection prevention standards and maintaining accurate records to support patient safety. The position is based at Sharp Memorial Hospital and is a full-time day-shift role, with an 8-hour shift from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM and weekend work every other weekend. On-call work is not required. The role is covered by a collective bargaining agreement with SEIU-UHW; employees must join the union within 31 days of hire and remain a member for the duration of the agreement. A $3,000 new-hire sign-on incentive may be available to eligible candidates. Eligibility requires at least one year of sterile processing technician work experience, among other conditions stated in the posting.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience as a sterile processing technician within the last 12 months, or graduation from an accredited Sterile Processing Technician program (such as HSPA, CBSPD, or CAAHEP) within the last 12 months.
- Thorough knowledge of surgical instrumentation, sterile techniques, general hospital supplies, and equipment.
- Ability to decontaminate, inspect, assemble, sterilize, and deliver surgical instruments and medical equipment in safe, ready-to-use condition.
- Ability to follow infection prevention standards, operate sterilization and disinfection equipment, perform detailed quality checks, track instrument sets, and maintain accurate documentation.
- Attention to detail, adherence to regulatory guidelines, and ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, highly precise environment.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) certification from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing & Distribution.
Responsibilities
- Report malfunctions, questionable loads, positive biological tests, and wet loads to the appropriate lead, supervisor, or nursing unit; communicate through shift reports and communication logs.
- Complete initial and ongoing department competencies and apply age- and culturally appropriate plans using patient-care interventions.
- Document sterilizer load contents, load labels, biological and vacuum testing, load recalls, and implantable items for quarantine; accurately label instruments and sets.
- Disassemble, inspect, clean, reassemble, and prepare instruments and trays, protecting sharp, delicate, and heavy instruments and checking for cleanliness and missing or damaged items.
- Operate washers, sterilizers, sonic cleaners, and other sterilization equipment; quarantine implantables until biological monitors are reviewed.
- Maintain professional development goals, in-service records, and performance records.
- Restock carts, prepare surgical case carts according to pick lists or preference cards, report supply levels and outages, and request or order assigned supplies.
- Anticipate surgical needs, use resources cost-effectively, accept additional assignments, remain flexible, and complete delegated duties within required time frames or report delays to a supervisor.
- Obtain approval from a resource or charge nurse before processing incomplete sets.
- Provide information needed to facilitate receipt of safety data sheets (MSDS).
Benefits
- Eligible candidates may receive a $3,000 new-hire sign-on incentive, subject to the stated eligibility requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
