SPD Tech

Yale New Haven Health•Trumbull, CT

About The Position

The SPD Tech works in Central Sterile Supply (CSS) at Bridgeport Hospital, supporting coordinated, patient-centered care. The position requires independent competency across decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and distribution, along with the ability to lead and assist with training or retraining staff. The technician performs quality assurance checks, prepares assignment sheets, runs the floor independently when needed, and reviews the OR schedule to prepare documentation and pick lists for add-on cases and ensure accurate, timely case-cart picking. The role also assists the Supervisor with statistics and special projects and maintains required documentation and records. The technician must communicate and solve problems effectively, including in potentially stressful OR situations, and provide efficient, high-quality service to department customers. Key functions include assembling instrumentation; preparing case carts; dispensing and storing supplies; managing daily information; performing sterilization and decontamination; processing house sets; supporting staff training and competencies; and assisting with supervisory duties. The position also includes placing IV solutions in the appropriate Central Supply storage area under the direction of an MD, PA, APRN, or RN.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Current Sterile Processing Distribution Technician certification from CBSPD or IAHCSMM.
At least 1 year of CSS experience at Bridgeport Hospital.
Competent and physically able to independently perform CSS duties in decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and distribution.
Most recent annual evaluation score of at least 3.0 and no current written disciplinary actions.
Completion of a Preceptor Training Program offered by the Surgical Services educator or ODE.
Knowledge of CSS operations, operating room surgical instrumentation, and quality assurance practices.
Ability to prepare assignment sheets according to protocol and run the floor independently without a supervisor.
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, including medical terminology skills for potentially stressful situations in the OR and CSS.
Ability to complete the CSS Tech II orientation program under the direction of a seasoned Tech II or Supervisor.
Ability to lift at least 40 pounds repetitively.
Ability to push, pull, bend, and stand throughout 8-hour shifts and perform fine hand manipulations.

Responsibilities

Assemble instrumentation accurately and efficiently for surgical procedures, ensuring proper functioning, processing, storage, and availability for scheduled and anticipated demand.
Manage case-cart picking using appropriate pick sheets and standard setups, perform quality assurance, and ensure timely delivery.
Process user requests accurately, efficiently, and courteously, and perform dispensing and storage functions.
Manage information received or required during daily activities.
Perform sterilization procedures accurately and promptly while adhering to documentation requirements.
Assemble and package instruments and supplies for house sets according to priorities and daily assignments.
Perform decontamination to prevent transfer of organisms to the sterile area of CSS.
Assist the Educator or Lead Tech in training and retraining staff on CSS policies, procedures, and protocols; demonstrate, observe, and document practices and competencies.
Provide supervisory assistance to maintain staff competencies, adherence to standards, and implementation of system changes.
Place IV solutions in the appropriate Central Supply storage area under the direction of an MD, PA, APRN, or RN.
Perform quality assurance checks in decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and distribution, and take appropriate action.
Prepare assignment sheets according to protocol and run the floor independently when needed.
Review the OR schedule, prepare documentation, obtain pick lists for add-on cases, and ensure accurate and timely case-cart picking.
Assist the Supervisor with compiling statistics and completing special projects.
Complete required forms, documentation, and record keeping.