Sterile Processing Tech II FT Days
About The Position
Baptist Health Princeton Hospital, a 505-bed facility serving Birmingham for over a century, is dedicated to a patient-first approach. Recognized for leadership in aortic valve surgery, COPD, heart attack, heart failure, and stroke, the hospital provides rapid response times for critical conditions. Services include comprehensive emergency care, cardiovascular services, orthopedics, a sleep center, a bariatrics center, and women's care. The hospital holds Primary Stroke Center certification from The Joint Commission and accreditations from the American College of Surgeons for cancer and bariatric surgery. Baptist Health Princeton Hospital is committed to advancing healthcare through clinical research and a medical residency program. They offer competitive pay and benefits, with all benefits starting on day one.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Within the First year in the position: Completion status in the SPD Readiness Course; or Nationally certified through: Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA); or The Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD).
- Maintain required CEU’s in accordance with certifying body.
- Minimum of One (1) year of experience in sterile processing, or a minimum of nine (9) months with certification or completion of SPD Readiness Course.
Responsibilities
- Has high professional and ethical standards that are employed in making critical decisions in every aspect of the sterilization process.
- Uses knowledge of microbiology and infection control in determining the best method of processing ever changing, highly technical patient care instrumentation and equipment.
- Has advanced knowledge of the function of surgical instrumentation during patient care in the operating room suite in at least one surgical specialty.
- Proficient in the decontamination of surgical instrumentation as well as a wide variety of patient equipment.
- Responsible for the sterilization of all instrumentation, equipment and supplies that are requested from customer departments.
- Responsible for daily record keeping and chemical, mechanical, & biological monitoring relative to sterilization processes.
- Participates in the preceptorship and orientation of new team members.
- Participates in the distribution of instrument trays for surgical case carts according to the requirements of the surgery schedule, pick lists and surgeon’s preference cards.
- Demonstrates through practice a clear understanding of the instrumentation utilized during surgical procedures.
- Consults with and works directly with the SPD Supervisor, and/or the SPD Operations Specialist, regarding unit activities.
- Works as the patient’s advocate regarding the most correct and safest form of sterilization for all patient use instrumentation and equipment.
- Assures that through specific infection control procedures a safe environment is maintained.
- Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Baptist Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
- Maintains compliance with all Baptist Health policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan w/matching
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks to start)
- Life Insurance
- Extended Leave Plan (ELP)
- Family Care (childcare, elder care, pet care)
- Educational Benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
