About the position
Children's is one of the nation's leading children's hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We're committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children's. The position involves performing a variety of duties in relationship to decontamination, preparation/assembly, sterilization, and distribution of trays/sets, equipment, and supplies with direct supervision. Responsibilities include routine cleaning, participating in the distribution of operating room supplies, and maintaining cleanliness to prevent cross-contamination.
Responsibilities
- Completes all job functions of a SPD Technician.
- Serves as a resource to other team members on the processing and assembly of trays for designated specialty(ies).
- Serves as back up for supervisor/team lead in their absence as requested.
- Provides a minimum of 2 staff in-services on the instruments and trays for assigned service.
- Serves as a preceptor for the department for new staff members.
- Assist with orientation and annual competency check offs.
- Serves as a resource to the OR team for the assigned service.
Requirements
- Certification from Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD)
- 2 years of Sterile Processing or Surgical Technologist experience inclusive of relevant school curriculum
- High school diploma or equivalent and graduate from a surgical technology or sterile processing technician program or three years of experience in a clinical environment
- Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) and Healthcare Sterile Processing Association certificate
- Certification(s) must stay current to maintain employment in this role
Nice-to-haves
- Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER) or Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) certification
