Allied - Sterile Processing Tech

Edward Hospital•Naperville, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Sterile Processing Tech is responsible for overseeing daily sterile processing activities, ensuring compliance with established standards, and promoting consistent quality assurance practices. This role involves monitoring staff competencies, performing quality audits, and supporting process improvements to enhance patient safety.

Requirements

3+ years of experience as a Sterile Processing Tech and 1 successful travel contract.
At least 2 years of experience in quality assurance, staff education, or supervisory responsibilities.
License/Certification as a sterile processing technician either CRCST or CBSPDT.
Expert knowledge on SPD AAMI, Joint Commission, and Infection Prevention.
Epic experience.

Responsibilities

Monitor SPD workflow, quality, and daily operations.
Perform daily process and quality tray audits and document results in the tracking system.
Monitor staff competencies and provide training, coaching, and re-education.
Train new hires and assist with annual competency assessments.
Maintain accurate quality and event reporting, including ERA/internal and external quality events.
Demonstrate proficiency with the instrument tracking system and ensure audits are documented for traceability.
Monitor routine equipment maintenance and troubleshoot minor equipment issues.
Follow SPD policies, guidelines, manufacturer IFUs, and load-failure procedures.
Promote compliance with AAMI, Joint Commission, and hospital standards.
Support implementation of process improvements to enhance patient safety and operational efficiency.
Communicate effectively with Site Management, Supervisors, and Quality/Education leadership.
Submit detailed daily reports and respond promptly to communications.
Attend meetings and support ongoing quality improvement initiatives.