Sterile Processing Tech II - BCH-Sterile Processing

About the position

The Sterile Processing Tech II at the University of Mississippi Medical Center is responsible for inspecting, assembling, packaging, and sterilizing surgical instrument sets, procedural trays, and mechanical equipment for the operating room (OR) and ancillary departments. This role involves operating sterilizers, preparing and dispensing sterile items, and performing inspection, cleaning, and general servicing of instruments to ensure they are functioning properly before issuance. The technician must maintain an accuracy of 98% or higher and productivity of 90% or higher. Additionally, the position requires the ability to precept and mentor new employees and facilitate interactions between the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) and the OR. The technician's decisions and interpersonal skills should foster an environment of caring and dedication among employees. This job may require being on call at the department's discretion.

Responsibilities

• Insures the cleaning, decontamination, sterilization, maintenance, integrity, and preparations of surgical instruments and equipment for distribution.
• Ensures compliance with hospital policies and procedures pertaining to the cleaning, sterilization, assembling, storage, and/or validation of medical supplies and equipment.
• Ensures compliance with safety, environmental, and/or infection control practices.
• Maintains applicable records and files, operates sterilization equipment and washers, and maintains quality/safety controls documentation.
• Collaborates and maintains inventory of clean and sterilized surgical instruments in accordance with UMMC and regulatory standards.
• Follows infection prevention policies, AORN recommendation practices, OSHA guidelines, AAMI guidelines, and other regulatory requirements in daily practice.
• Demonstrates core standards of exceptional customer service.
• May serve as preceptor and mentor to new employees.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of sterile processing or surgical technology experience.
• Certification from one of the following: CBSPD, CSPDT, CSIS, CFER, CSPM, IAHCSMM, CRCST, CIS, CER, CHL, or other nationally recognized SPD certifications.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy.
• Preceptor skills and experience in mentoring and coaching.
• General knowledge of function and maintenance of instrumentation.
• Basic computer skills.
• Basic reading and writing skills.