Tech - Surgery Sterile Processing

Crawford Memorial Hospital•Robinson, IL

3d•$20 - $24

About The Position

The Sterile Process Tech is responsible for decontamination, cleaning, processing, and sterilization of supplies and equipment dispensed by the department following established infection control practices. Must be conscientious with regard to procedures and capable of working under pressure and interacting professionally with other departments within the hospital.

Requirements

High School diploma / Equivalent combination of education and experience Required
Basic computer skills
Ability to work independently, prioritize and complete tasks in a timely manner
Excellent communication and customer service skills

Nice To Haves

Sterile Processing Technician Certification preferred
Sterile Processing Technician minimum 1 year Preferred

Responsibilities

Performs a biological test on all sterilizing units with each load in the sterile processor and immediate use sterilizer.
Evaluates the effectiveness of sterilization; informs surgery director if a biological test result is not compliant; pulls all sterilized instruments involved in the load in question.
Maintains accurate and up to date instrument set sheets for all departments; prepares end of month reports for sterile processing.
Cleans and inspects instruments completely and appropriately prior to preparing for sterilization; prepares instrument sets and individual instruments for all areas of the hospital; correctly operates all sterilizing units in the Surgical Services Department; delivers clean and sterilized instruments/equipment back to appropriate departments.
Checks sterilizing equipment to ensure proper functioning; prepares instruments for sterilization; maintains knowledge and implement surgery department fire safety policy, if required.
Performs all aspects of the position in an environment that optimizes safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/healthcare errors; utilizes established hand-off communication protocols.
Restocks, labels, and maintains inventory, submits requisitions, collects and distributes instruments, trays, crash carts, and facility medical equipment.
Completes all assigned mandatory education, including sterile processing training.
Complies with all established safety procedures to ensure a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff.
Participates in performance improvement activities.
Performs other duties as assigned.