Sterile Proc Tech Non Cert

MyMichigan Health•Saginaw, MI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs cleaning, decontamination, assembly, packaging, and sterilization duties for supplies, instruments, and equipment, preparing them for use by hospital staff. Prepares case carts for the Operating Room and supports the delivery and restocking of supplies and equipment across hospital units. The role also performs sterilizer quality assurance tests and documents test and load results according to established procedures. Casual employees may be required to work additional hours and/or a set schedule beyond the casual commitment of four shifts per month during initial training to become proficient in the position. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Must have completed a Sterile Processing Program or have one year of sterile processing experience.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Interpersonal skills to communicate clearly and successfully with individuals and groups at all levels.
Must comply with required bloodborne pathogen and TB testing.
Must demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows and may be required to participate in further learning opportunities.
Must be able to move freely about the facility, with or without an assistive device, and perform the job functions described.
Overall vision and hearing are required, with or without assistive devices.
Must be able to handle multiple tasks, work independently, get along with others, maintain regular and predictable attendance, and stay awake.
Requires dexterity for handling, reaching, grasping, fingering, and feeling; movements may be repeated regularly or frequently.
Physical demand level is light: occasional lifting or carrying of 11–20 lbs., and frequent handling of 10 lbs. and/or walking, standing, or pushing/pulling arm or leg controls.
Must be able to wear personal protective equipment, including latex materials or an appropriate substitute if required.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
Sterile Processing certification preferred. If not certified, certification must be completed within 24 months and maintained; candidates must have at least one year of sterile processing experience or have completed a sterile processing course if not certified.

Responsibilities

Pulls Operating Room cases using requisition forms and delivers carts to the OR in a timely manner.
Restocks OB case carts and ICU monitor carts, and delivers sterilized supplies to nursing units.
Empties soiled OR and OB case carts; disposes of linen and trash in the proper receptacles.
Decontaminates instruments and case carts and cleans and refurbishes equipment according to established procedures.
Performs and documents sterilizer quality assurance tests, including Bowie-Dick, biological, and diagnostic tests as applicable.
Checks instruments for damage and cleanliness; lubricates, assembles, and disassembles instruments as needed.
Assembles and packages trays according to requisitions, using appropriate packaging materials; assigns expiration dates and labels items correctly.
Documents load contents and test results, loads sterilizers according to procedure, verifies proper sterilizer function, and follows safety practices when loading and unloading.
Follows procedures for handling wet packs, positive biological tests, failed Bowie-Dick tests, and aborted sterilizer cycles.
Cleans and maintains sterilizer chambers and exterior surfaces, sonic washers, loading carts, and other carts as assigned.
Orders supplies from the storeroom and pharmacy to meet par levels and usage, orders linen from the laundry, and assists the supervisor with special orders.
Follows infection prevention and control policies, including isolation techniques, hand hygiene, and use of personal protective equipment.
Demonstrates professional conduct, organizes and prioritizes surgical case needs, documents accurately, and reports significant changes or abnormal findings to appropriate team members.
Participates in regulatory surveys, performance improvement activities, orientation, ongoing competencies, and emergency preparedness procedures.
Provides a safe and secure environment for patient care and performs other duties as assigned.