Sterile Processing (SPD) Core Tech
About The Position
The Sterile Processing Core Technician is a skilled liaison who uses service-line knowledge, critical thinking, judgment, and communication to improve services for surgeons and patients. The technician proactively collaborates with operating room staff, vendors, and Sterile Processing staff to ensure appropriate instrumentation is available, strengthen the relationship between Sterile Processing and the OR, increase customer satisfaction, and reduce patient delays or cancellations. The role coordinates case-related instrument needs and schedule changes, prepares and processes reusable surgical instruments, and supports safe sterilization, tracking, storage, and transportation. The technician also aids in educating and training fellow associates. Responsibilities emphasize safety, quality, and efficiency in keeping with the organization's High Reliability Organization approach. The job profile is an overview, not an exhaustive list, and may change.
Requirements
- Associate's degree, high school diploma, or GED.
- Certification from CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution) or IAHCSMM (International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management).
- Strong instrumentation and surgical procedural knowledge.
- Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work well with others as part of a team.
- Moderate computer skills.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions and perform basic mathematical calculations.
- Working knowledge of AAMI and AORN standards.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with instrument vendors to understand upcoming case needs and coordinate Sterile Processing processes so instruments are available.
- Coordinate and communicate schedule changes between the OR and Sterile Processing; expedite decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of priority trays; and communicate tray status to Team Leads and OR Leads.
- Review next-day case pick tickets daily to ensure needs can be met without interruption of service.
- Decontaminate, disinfect, and clean reusable surgical instruments using mechanical or handwashing methods while adhering to OSHA safety standards.
- Apply knowledge of steam and chemical sterilization processes and techniques, including documentation, storage, transportation, sterilizer mechanical and chemical indicators, and biological monitoring systems.
- Enter, modify, and search for relevant information in the instrument tracking system.
- Apply knowledge of surgical case preparation and correctly identify and retrieve instruments and supplies for scheduled cases or upon request.
- Apply infection control guidelines when transferring, storing, and transporting sterile packages.
- Follow and promote industry standards and best practices supported by AAMI and AORN.
- Aid in educating and training fellow associates.
- Focus on safety, quality, and efficiency when performing job duties.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
