SPD Tech I FT I Nights I Le Bonheur

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare•Memphis, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One! We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South. Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence. Within any role at Methodist Le Bonheur, you can play a rewarding and fulfilling part in helping us provide high-quality, innovative and compassionate care to the people of Memphis and the Mid-South. Our goal is to improve every life we touch, including our Associates. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South, and we value the dedicated individuals who play such a crucial role in helping us fulfill our mission. This position performs daily activities for cleaning, decontamination, packaging, sterilizing and storing of surgical instruments and supplies. It also maintains inventory levels and ensures proper care and operation of equipment, modeling appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician - The Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution
Must be competent to perform all job functions by the end of orientation.
Ability to understand and perform basic principles of infection control and aseptic technique.
Exhibit manual dexterity and speed in performing assembly line tasks.
Ability to communicate promptly, clearly and accurately in both written and oral form.
Ability to organize tasks and maintain control of work flow.
Work requires the ability to read and understand complex instructions and perform basic arithmetic calculations.

Nice To Haves

No prior work experience
Certified Registered Central Service Technician - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association
Knowledge of aseptic technique, sterilization techniques, infection control requirements, and surgical procedures and instruments is preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs activities for the decontamination, assembly, packaging, processing, and sterilization of surgical instruments according to standards.
Stocks and replenishes supplies and equipment.
Maintains and ensures adherence to the sterile field by applying principles of aseptic techniques in accordance with regulatory guidelines and infection control procedures.
Performs other job functions as assigned or requested.