Sterile Processing Tech II - Central Sterile Supply - Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital

Roper St. Francis Healthcare • Charleston, SC

20h • Onsite

About The Position

This role provides operational functions including instrument processing and terminal sterilization for various departments and entities throughout the healthcare system. The position requires attention to detail, familiarity with computers, and the ability to communicate clearly and concisely. The teammate will promote effective working relations and work effectively as part of a team. They will demonstrate the ability to use the instrument tracking system or preference sheet system for proper tracking and set preparation, interpret and apply professional guidelines/standards (AAMI/AORN), identify problems and recommend solutions/application of critical thinking, and react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. The role also involves organizing and prioritizing multiple tasks quickly in a fast-paced environment. The teammate will participate in maintaining proper inventory levels, department performance improvement initiatives, and maintaining current knowledge and pursuing professional growth and development, including certification or maintenance of certification. They will demonstrate a clear understanding of all sterilization control measures and ensure documentation is complete, accurate, and presentable. Duties include performing all assigned duties in the decontamination area, demonstrating knowledge of techniques, procedures, and correct use of equipment and personal protective equipment, and maintaining OSHA standards of care and guidelines. Additionally, the role involves performing all assigned duties in the assembly and packaging area, inspecting, assembling, and wrapping instrument sets according to policy and recommended procedures, reporting instrument/equipment malfunction to the shift leader or manager, and taking responsibility for ensuring that loaner sets are available and sterile as required. There is constant interaction with internal and external customers, including physicians and employees.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent (GED) required.
• Two years’ experience in preparation, decontamination and sterilization of instrumentation preferred.
• Certification in sterile processing required.
• A qualified candidate must be a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) from HSPA (formerly IAHCSMM) preferred or SPD Technician Certification (CSPDT) from CBSPD.
• Familiarity with computers and various computer programs.
• Respectful of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment.
• Able to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Demonstrates ability to use the instrument tracking system or preference sheet system for proper tracking and set preparation.
• Able to interpret and apply professional guidelines/standards (AAMI/AORN).
• Able to identify problems and recommend solutions/application of critical thinking.
• Able to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Able to organize and prioritize multiple tasks quickly in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Two years’ experience in preparation, decontamination and sterilization of instrumentation preferred.
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) from HSPA (formerly IAHCSMM) preferred or SPD Technician Certification (CSPDT) from CBSPD.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational functions including instrument processing and terminal sterilization for various departments and entities throughout the healthcare system.
• Participate in maintaining proper inventory levels of supplies and instruments in all areas of the department.
• Participate in department’s performance improvement initiatives.
• Maintain current knowledge and pursue professional growth and development to include certification or maintenance of certification.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of all sterilization control measures and ensure documentation is complete, accurate, and presentable.
• Perform all assigned duties in decontamination area.
• Demonstrate knowledge of techniques, procedures, and correct use of equipment and personal protective equipment.
• Maintain OSHA standards of care and guidelines.
• Perform all assigned duties while in the assembly and packaging area.
• Inspect, assemble, and wrap instrument sets according to policy and recommended procedures.
• Report instrument/equipment malfunction to shift leader or manager.
• Take responsibility for ensuring that loaner sets are available and sterile as required.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, and short- and long-term disability
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED