Sterile Processing Tech

Surgery Partners • Mckinney, TX

73d

About The Position

The position requires a qualified individual to manage the central sterile processing department (CSPD) effectively. The role involves ensuring that all instruments and equipment are properly cleaned, disinfected, packaged, and sterilized according to established standards. The individual will be responsible for maintaining compliance with AAMI and TJC standards, tracking and reporting damaged instruments, and ensuring that all documentation is accurate and up to date. The position also emphasizes the importance of safety and adherence to facility policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certification in central sterile processing.
• Firm understanding of sterilization and high-level disinfection technologies including industry standardized principles and practice in sterilization and disinfection.
• Minimum of 2 years prior experience in instrument processing.
• BCLS certification at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Ability to set priorities.
• Ability to communicate well with coworkers.
• Ability to organize and remain compliant with maintenance logs and schedules for equipment.
• Track, trend, and report damaged instruments.
• Maintain compliance with AAMI and TJC standards for CSPD.
• Ensures properly prepared instrumentation on a daily basis and in an organized and timely manner.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and competence of designated skills identified for position.
• Completes competencies and competency checklists for ongoing education and training.
• Demonstrates knowledge of current standards and best practices as they relate to CSPD.
• Cleans and/or disinfects instruments and equipment after use and returns it to the proper area, in appropriate sequence, for storage and/or processing when applicable.
• Differentiates sterilization and disinfection methods required for specific instruments and equipment.
• Demonstrates ability to understand and use sterilizers, high-level disinfectors, instrument washers, ultrasonic cleaners and other designated processors.
• Completes all documentation to ensure the availability of accurate and up to date information in accordance with established standards.
• Cleans, disinfects, packages, and sterilizes instruments and equipment and maintains the functions of the instrument processing area/department.
• Maintains area/department in an orderly/organized fashion.
• Adheres to established facility safety requirements and procedures to ensure a safe working environment. Consistently dons appropriate PPE.
• Follows established facility policies and procedures with regard to attendance.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by manager.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees