Sterile Processing Core Technician (SPD)

OhioHealth • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

Sterile Processing Core Technician- Evenings (Mon-Fri 3p-11:30p) This is a skilled liaison position requiring more knowledge, critical thinking/judgment and communication skills to provide improved services to our surgeons and patients. Providing appropriate instrumentation by proactively collaborating with the OR staff, vendors, and SPD staff, thus improving the relationship between Sterile Processing and the OR, increasing customer satisfaction and reducing patient delays or cancellations.

Requirements

• High School or GED (Required)
• IAHCSMM - International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material management - International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management
• Certified through the International Association of Healthcare Central service Material Management (IAHCSMM) or obtain Certification within 90 days.
• Instrumentation and procedural knowledge
• 3 -4 years of sped Experience

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with instrument vendors to understand needs for upcoming cases and coordinate SPD processes to ensure instruments are available
• Coordinate and communicate schedule changes between the OR and sterile processing. Expedite the decontamination, assembly and sterilization of priority trays. Communicate with Team Leads and OR Leads the status of needed trays.
• Review pick tickets daily for next day’s cases to ensure all needs can be met without interruption of service.
• Responsible for the decontamination, disinfection and cleaning or various reusable surgical instruments. This can be done via mechanical or handwashing methods, while strictly adhering to OSHA safety standards.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of sterilization process and techniques involving both steam and chemical means. This includes appropriate documentation, storage and transportation. Must have a thorough understanding of the sterilizer mechanical and chemical indicators, as well as the proper use and interpretation of the biological monitoring system.
• Effectively enters, modifies and searches for relevant information in the instrument tracking system. Demonstrates knowledge of surgical case preparation. Correctly identifies and retrieves pertinent instruments and supplies for scheduled cases or upon request.
• Incorporates infection control guidelines while transferring, storing and transporting sterile packages.
• Follows and promotes industry standards and best practices, as supported by AAMI and AORN.
• Responsible for aiding in the education and training of fellow associates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees