Sterile Processing Tech 2

Oregon Health & Science University•Portland, OR

11d

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Technician II performs routine maintenance and preparation of instruments, supplies and equipment requiring decontamination and sterilization in a medical facility, as well as all duties performed by the Sterile Processing Technician I. This is the second level of a three-level series. It is distinguished from the lower level by increased responsibility for the sterilization, assembly, and testing of medical equipment, supplies and instruments. It is distinguished from the higher level by closer supervision and less complex procedures. Function/Duties of Position Knowledge in regards to the handling and care of instrumentation, tray preparation, and special procedural items. Assembling all trays processed by the department. Use knowledge of sterilization and infection control principles to properly decontaminate instrumentation and equipment. Appropriately operate equipment including, but not limited to, cart washers, decontaminators, computers, ultrasonic, scanners, telephones, and photocopiers. Performs routine instrument and equipment quality checks. Dispense equipment & instrumentation, Restocking of Carts, Case Cart Picking, assists with Operating Room Turnover, Put aways (instruments, supplies, and equipment). Maintains Patient & Customer Focus. Assists with inservicing and orientation of staff, both new and those in assignment rotation. Provides guidance and is a resource for all Sterile Processing Technician I's. Maintain records, reports, and patient charges according to established procedures. Maintain a clean and neat work area. All duties assigned/performed by a Sterile Processing Technician I. All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
National certification from CBSPD or HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association), formerly IAHCSMM, is required at time of hire
Two years’ experience as a Sterile Processing Technician in an acute care center with primary responsibility for instrumentation processing and sterilization

Nice To Haves

Mt. Hood Community College Sterile Processing class
Two years’ experience as a Sterile Processing Technician I; that has completed the following (OHSU SPD employees only) - with manager discretion based on skill-set & job performance
Successful completion of an accredited Sterile Processing training program will allow 1 year of Tech I experience toward Tech II status 6 months training at OHSU w/ preceptor on all job requirements assigned to Tech II classification after successfully completing the 6 months’ probation as a Tech I
CBSPD or HSPA

Responsibilities

Performs routine maintenance and preparation of instruments, supplies and equipment requiring decontamination and sterilization in a medical facility
Handling and care of instrumentation, tray preparation, and special procedural items
Assembling all trays processed by the department
Use knowledge of sterilization and infection control principles to properly decontaminate instrumentation and equipment
Operate equipment including, but not limited to, cart washers, decontaminators, computers, ultrasonic, scanners, telephones, and photocopiers
Performs routine instrument and equipment quality checks
Dispense equipment & instrumentation
Restocking of Carts
Case Cart Picking
Assists with Operating Room Turnover
Put aways (instruments, supplies, and equipment)
Maintains Patient & Customer Focus
Assists with inservicing and orientation of staff, both new and those in assignment rotation
Provides guidance and is a resource for all Sterile Processing Technician I's
Maintain records, reports, and patient charges according to established procedures
Maintain a clean and neat work area
All duties assigned/performed by a Sterile Processing Technician I
All other duties as assigned