Sterile Processing Tech II (Full-Time, Days)

Enloe Health

65d • $24 - $30

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Technician II is responsible for the care and maintenance of reusable surgical instruments and patient care equipment by performing decontamination, packaging, sterilization, handling and storage activities. The SPD Technician II is responsible for selecting appropriate cleaning and sterilization methods and maintaining accurate documentation of SPD processes. The Sterile Processing Technician II is responsible for maintaining and providing supplies, instruments and equipment for the Surgical Case Cart system. Under the supervision of the Peri-operative Charge Nurse and staff nurses, the SPD Tech is responsible for cleaning to accomplish room turnover and replenishment of stock in Sterile Processing and the surgery area. The Tech contributes to the goal of service excellence of the peri-operative suites by assisting in room set-ups and turnovers, stocking/inventory of assigned areas, performing routine and terminal housekeeping duties, orienting and training of new employees, assisting with patient care tasks and performing other duties as assigned. The SPD Tech assigned to EOC-Same Day Surgery also assists with ordering and stocking the anesthesia and sterile processing supplies. The Sterile Processing Technician II must maintain the standard of Professional Development as stated in the Position Specific Competency.

Requirements

• Minimum of six (6) months experience as a Sterile Processing Tech.
• Two continuing education courses within 12 months of hire.
• Participation in a quality improvement project within 12 months of hire.
• Current certification with the California Board of Sterile Processing (CBSPD), Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or equivalent.
• Current CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year experience in sterile processing functions.
• Completed class in Basic Anatomy and Physiology and/or Medical Terminology.

Responsibilities

• Perform decontamination, packaging, sterilization, handling and storage activities for surgical instruments and patient care equipment.
• Select appropriate cleaning and sterilization methods and maintain accurate documentation of SPD processes.
• Maintain and provide supplies, instruments and equipment for the Surgical Case Cart system.
• Assist in room set-ups and turnovers, stocking/inventory of assigned areas.
• Perform routine and terminal housekeeping duties.
• Orient and train new employees.
• Assist with patient care tasks.
• Order and stock anesthesia and sterile processing supplies.

Benefits

• $0 premium medical plan to include vision insurance.
• Prescription and dental group insurance.
• Retirement with employer match.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that starts accruing immediately.
• Extended Sick Leave.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical expenses and dependent care.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Educational Assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees