Sterile Processing Tech,FT,Evenings

Prisma Health•Greenville, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs duties in Central Sterile Processing either in Decontam, Instrument Prep or Sterile Issue that relates to cleaning and sterilizing instruments and equipment to be used in patient care. Accountabilities include receiving, sorting, disassembling, and processing contaminated instruments, assembling instrument sets, sterilizing instruments and supplies using various autoclaves and aerators, documenting all activities, observing and interpreting monitors, issuing items to customers, and assisting with cleaning and maintenance of department equipment. The role requires self-direction and intervention with corrections to variances in processing practices.

Requirements

Successful completion of Central Sterile Processing Education Program with certificate or proof of completion.
OR, graduation from an accredited Surgical Tech training program.
High School diploma or equivalent and 1 year experience in either Sterile Processing or Surgical Technology (in lieu of education requirement only).
Knowledge of Decontamination, Assembly, Packaging and Sterilization Procedures.
As of Jan 2002, any Prisma Health employee working in a sterile processing role is grandfathered from the High School diploma or GED requirement of this job.

Nice To Haves

1 year of Sterile Processing or Surgical Technology preferred
Certification as a Central Supply or Central Sterile Processing Tech preferred
Experience with Sterrad, Steam and ETO Sterilizers preferred
Knowledge of various types of Surgical Instrumentation preferred

Responsibilities

Receives, sorts, disassembles and processes contaminated instruments using the procedures and guidelines as established by Infection Control
Assembles all instrument sets following prescribed manner and as outlined on the Instrument Count Sheets. Properly documents missing items from the set and labels sets correctly.
Takes action to correct problems with instrument sets and reports any unresolved issues.
Sterilizes instruments, equipment, linen and supplies using various types of autoclaves and aerators.
Loads autoclaves in prescribed manner and sets controls to correct specifications for the items being sterilized.
Completes appropriate documentation prior to sterilization and post-sterilization.
Properly documents all activities related to instrument set assembly and sterilization in the Instrument Tracking System, (SPM) or established manual systems.
Observe and interpret biological, mechanical and chemical monitors relevant to processing/sterilizing. Record results and maintains required records.
Initiates recalls as required.
Issues items to customers and departments according to established procedures.
Assist with cleaning and maintenance of department equipment.
Reports equipment requiring repair as needed.
Observes and reports to supervisor, any unfamiliar items with or without appropriate processing literature.
Is self directed and intervenes with corrections to variances in the processing practice.