Sterile Processing Tech Certified

St Catherine Hospital Garden City • Garden City, KS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

St. Catherine Hospital, located in Garden City, Kansas, was founded by two pioneering physicians and the Dominican Sisters. They created and maintained the spirit that has enabled St. Catherine Hospital employees to develop a thriving health care facility unlike any other in southwest Kansas, with 85 years of excellence. Residents of Garden City enjoy life in a relaxed, small-town (population approx. 30,000) with a zoo, several parks, golf courses, modern shopping and more. The Certified Sterile Processing Tech role promotes improved quality and patient safety in the OR by ensuring the efficient flow of the Sterile Processing department. This involves performing routine tasks related to the decontamination, processing, sterilization, and distribution of instruments, equipment, and sterile supplies. The tech is responsible for general operating and monitoring of sterilization equipment, maintaining records in compliance with AAMI, AORN, Joint Commission, and OSHA standards, and maintaining certification. The role also includes monitoring, instructing, and mentoring non-certified staff, facilitating awareness and understanding around what is at stake with patients in the OR, and facilitating the department's preparation of staff to pass survey/regulatory assessments.

Requirements

• Computer skills required
• CRCST or CSPDT certification required upon hire or transfer
• High School Diploma/G.E.D. required

Responsibilities

• Promote improved quality and improved patient safety in the OR by ensuring the efficient flow of the Sterile Processing department.
• Perform routine tasks relating to the decontamination, processing, sterilization, and distribution of instruments, equipment and sterile supplies.
• Responsible for general operating and monitoring of sterilization equipment.
• Maintain records in compliance with AAMI, AORN, Joint Commission and OSHA standards.
• Maintains Certification, and monitors, instructs and mentors non-certified.
• Facilitate awareness and understanding around what is at stake with patients in the OR.
• Facilitate the department's preparation of staff to pass survey/regulatory assessments.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees