Sterile Processing Tech II

University of Mississippi Medical Center•Jackson, MS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Inspects, assembles, packages and sterilizes surgical instrument sets, procedural trays, and mechanical equipment for the OR and ancillary departments. Operates sterilizers, prepares and dispenses sterile items; performs inspection, cleaning and general servicing of instruments for the OR, internal hospital departments and off-site agencies to insure instruments are operating properly prior to issuing. Maintains accuracy of 98% or higher. Maintains productivity 90% or higher. Able to precept and mentor new employees. Facilitates the interactions between the SPD and OR. The decisions made by the Sterile Processing Technician and the interpersonal skills used to implement those decisions must foster an environment of caring and dedication amongst the employees. Serve as a role model to others in the department. This job profile may require call subject to the department's discretion.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED and 1 year of sterile processing or surgical technology experience
Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT)
Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) Certified Surgical Instrument Specialist (CSIS)
Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor (CFER)
Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) Certified Sterile Processing Management (CSPM)
International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM) Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)
International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM) Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS)
International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM) Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER)
International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM) Certified Healthcare Leadership (CHL)
National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy.
Preceptor skills and experience in mentoring and coaching required.
General knowledge of function and maintenance of instrumentation.
Basic computer skills.
Basic reading and writing skills

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 the daily practice in order to assure a safe work environment for self, coworkers and patients.
Demonstrates core standards of exceptional customer service.
Demonstrates core standards of exceptional customer service.
May serve as preceptor and mentor to new employees.