Sterile Processing Department Assistant

BHS • Louisville, KY

4d

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Department Assistant supports daily sterile processing operations and serves as a resource to Sterile Processing customers. The role requires good organizational and communication skills, the ability to multitask amid frequent interruptions, flexible working hours, a positive attitude, and comfort working in a fast-paced environment.

The assistant replenishes and organizes sterile and standard supplies, checks stored sterile supplies for damage or threats to sterility, and rotates supplies for maximum utilization. The role also supports case-cart assembly, assigned processing tasks, department cleanliness and safety, customer communications, use of the Abacus instrument tracking system, and timely response to cart-wash alarms.

Requirements

• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask with frequent interruptions.
• Flexible working hours.
• Positive attitude and good communication skills.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment.
• Prior healthcare experience preferred.
• Sterile Processing knowledge preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Prior healthcare experience.
• Sterile Processing knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Replenish sterile storage supplies; inspect them for holes, tears, or other threats to sterility; and rotate supplies during storage.
• Replenish standard storage supplies throughout the department.
• Perform assigned area-specific tasks, such as unloading case carts and washers, in a timely manner.
• Help keep all SPD areas safe, clean, and orderly, and ensure supplies and instruments are returned to their proper locations.
• Assemble case carts in an orderly and timely manner while maintaining sterility and identifying missing items.
• Pull items according to pick tickets and ensure all sterile processing items are accounted for.
• Answer bells and phones and relay messages promptly and courteously to the appropriate people.
• Interact with customers with courtesy, clarity, and respect.
• Perform other duties as directed or required.
• Use the Abacus instrument tracking system consistently and appropriately for assigned sterile processing functions.
• Perform daily cleaning, stocking, and organizational functions to promote departmental efficiency.
• Communicate information promptly and accurately with customers and SPD staff; initiate corrective action, service recovery, and follow-up when necessary.
• Respond to cart-wash alarms and empty carts in a timely manner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed