Sterile Processing Tech PRN

NueHealth•Overland Park, KS

About The Position

This position is responsible for cleaning, packaging, sterilizing, and storing supplies, instruments, and equipment. The employee follows sterilization policies and procedures, processes items according to manufacturers’ instructions, inspects and maintains instruments, operates sterilization and related equipment, monitors sterilizer function, and maintains supplies, inventory, records, and sterile-item integrity.

Requirements

Demonstrated understanding of sterilization principles.
English language skills and communication ability.
SPD certification.
Ability to lift and/or carry over 20 pounds regularly and push/pull over 25 pounds regularly.
Ability to stand and/or walk at least five hours per day.
Ability to meet the physical demands of frequently sitting, conversing, listening, using hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reaching with hands and arms.
Close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Experience in central processing functions.

Responsibilities

Adhere to sterilization process policies and procedures.
Clean each item according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Inspect instruments under a microscope for damage and defects, lubricate items as required, and determine whether each item is in good working condition.
Sort and arrange items into proper trays according to established policies and procedures.
Wrap trays and individual items according to established policies and procedures.
Accurately label each item with its name and expiration date.
Operate sterilizers, ultrasonic washers, and other processing equipment correctly.
Position items correctly in sterilizers and select the proper cycle; seek assistance when needed.
Check indicators for proper functioning.
Perform required biological monitoring tests on all sterilizers according to established policies and procedures.
Maintain supplies needed for continuity of the sterilization process and recording throughout that process.
Clean sterilizers according to established policies and procedures.
Maintain inventory levels and accurate records.
Perform weekly inspections of all sterile items in the facility.
Check for outdated items and the package integrity of wrapped, sterilized items, and replace items as necessary.
Place items in the correct location.
Maintain adequate inventory of supplies for the sterile processing area.
Maintain and update the instrument tray inventory list.
Maintain current information regarding routine preference cards.
Accurately document counts of items sent to and returned by laundry.