Sterile Processing Tech III-SF

Presbyterian Healthcare Services • Santa Fe, NM

1d • $17 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

Perform duties of decontamination, assembly, high level disinfection and/or sterilization of surgical instruments for the OR and other departments and clinics'

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Has full proficiency of Sterile Processing knowledge and skills gained through job related training and considerable on-the-job experience.
• CSPDT or CRCST required
• Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician-(CSPDT) through the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) or Certified Registered Central Service Technician-(CRCST) through the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materials Management (IAHCSMM) required.
• Current Sterile Processing certification as an Instrument Specialist (CIS) through the IAHCSMM or Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor (CFER) from CBSPD or Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER) through the IAHCSMM required.

Nice To Haves

• One year experience preferred prior to becoming eligible for a team lead position.

Responsibilities

• Performs all duties of Sterile Processing Tech I s and II s.
• Ability to coach Sterile Processing Tech I s in the department on how specific duties are performed, and why they are important to patient safety.
• One year experience preferred prior to becoming eligible for a team lead position.
• Partners with an Operating Room Team Leads to identify areas of opportunities in regards to instrumentation.
• Provides in-services for new instrumentation in their assigned service line.
• Maintains an accurate inventory of instrumentation related to their assigned service line.
• Decontamination of surgical instruments for the OR, other hospital departments and clinics in accordance with established policies and standard work.
• Decontamination and high level disinfection of GI flexible endoscopes within Sterile Processing or the GI Lab.
• Inspection, maintenance, assembly and sterilization of surgical instruments and linen for the OR, other departments and clinics in accordance with established policies and standard work.
• Handling, storage and transportation of surgical instruments and linen for the OR, other hospital departments and clinics in accordance with established policies and standard work
• Monitor and maintain standards of disinfection and sterilization as recommended by prevailing regulatory and professional organization recommendations or guidelines.
• Prioritize tasks as directed by supervisor or as needed to support patient care for the OR and customer departments.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in accordance with standards and policies.
• Document, monitor and maintain accurate records demonstrating high level disinfection and sterilization in accordance with current professional and regulatory agencies.
• Performs other functions as required.

Benefits

• All benefits-eligible Presbyterian employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, group term life insurance and other optional voluntary benefits.
• Presbyterian's Employee Wellness rewards program is designed to provide you with engaging opportunities to enhance your health and activate your well-being.
• Earn gift cards and more by taking an active role in our personal well-being by participating in wellness activities like wellness challenges, webinar, preventive screening and more.

What This Job Offers

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