SPD TECH 2 - CERTIFIED
About The Position
The SPD Tech 2 ensures patient safety and surgical efficiency by decontaminating, sterilizing, and assembling medical instruments and equipment. The role supports infection control and patient outcomes across clinical areas by processing surgical instruments, maintaining accurate documentation, testing equipment, and managing inventory according to established protocols. The position also involves following infection control standards, troubleshooting equipment, and contributing to a safe and efficient sterile processing environment. The successful candidate demonstrates attention to detail, strong organizational and communication skills, commitment to sterile technique and patient safety, self-motivation, and adaptability in a fast-paced support service role.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Basic Life Support (CPR) certification within 30 days.
- Certification as a Registered Central Service Technician, Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Supervisor, Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician, or Certified Sterile Processing Distribution Technician.
- Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Excellent communication skills for coordination.
- Commitment to sterile technique and patient safety.
- Self-motivation and adaptability.
Nice To Haves
- Six to twelve months of related experience.
Responsibilities
- Clean, package, label, process, and store clean and sterile supplies according to proper procedures.
- Sort and assemble surgical instruments according to lists, arrange them in appropriate instrument trays, and process delicate and basic instruments, electrical cords, cables, and special instruments such as power equipment and scopes according to established procedures.
- Inspect instruments for cleanliness, alignment, and function; check for missing parts; straighten malleable instruments; and report malfunctioning, missing, or broken instrumentation to appropriate personnel.
- Clean and maintain equipment essential to effective sterilization, including ultrasonic machines, washer decontaminators, and steam, hydrogen peroxide, and Ethylene Oxide sterilizers.
- Operate steam, hydrogen peroxide, and Ethylene Oxide sterilizers, washer decontaminators, and ultrasonic cleaners using proper loading and unloading procedures.
- Store sterilized products in the SPD sterile area and return processed instruments, trays, and equipment to appropriate locations.
- Maintain accurate documentation, test equipment, manage inventory, follow infection control standards, and troubleshoot equipment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
