Sterile Processing Tech, Tuomey, FT
About The Position
Performs duties in decontamination, instrument preparation and assembly, and sterilization or disinfection of instruments and equipment used in patient care. Disassembles complex instruments, supplies, and equipment; sorts and inspects them for damage; and reports needed repairs. Selects appropriate decontamination, sterilization, and disinfection methods and follows reprocessing procedures. Assembles, prepares, and packages instrument trays, surgical instruments, equipment, and specialty items. Follows documentation guidelines for tray management, test results, equipment functionality, and reprocessing steps. This is a non-management role that reports to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive. The position is located at Tuomey Hospital in the Central Sterile department, and the work shift is variable.
Requirements
- Completion of job-related coursework in a Surgical Tech, Sterile Processing Tech, or Dental Assistant training program; alternatively, a high school diploma or equivalent and six months of experience in a hospital or clinical setting may substitute for the education requirement.
- No experience is required if the education requirement is met.
- Applicants without sterile processing certification must obtain CRCST certification through HSPA within one year of meeting eligibility requirements to sit for the certification exam; HSPA eligibility is defined as 10 weeks (400 hours) of experience in a sterile processing hospital setting.
Nice To Haves
- CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) certification from HSPA or CSPDT (Certified Sterile Processing & Distribution Technician) certification from CBSPD is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Receive, sort, disassemble, and process contaminated instruments and equipment according to Infection Control procedures and guidelines.
- Remove soil, blood, tissue fragments, and body fluids by wiping, soaking, rinsing, scrubbing, and using ultrasonic or other mechanical methods as applicable.
- Assemble instrument sets according to prescribed methods and Instrument Count Sheets; document missing items, label sets correctly, correct problems, and report unresolved issues.
- Sterilize instruments, equipment, linen, and supplies using autoclaves and aerators; reprocess equipment through high-level disinfection when appropriate.
- Load and operate machinery as prescribed and set controls to the correct specifications for items being sterilized.
- Document decontamination, assembly, disinfection, and sterilization activities in the Instrument Tracking System (SPM, Censitrac) or established manual systems.
- Observe and interpret biological, mechanical, and chemical monitors; record results, maintain required records, and initiate recalls as required.
- Issue items to customers and departments according to established procedures.
- Report unfamiliar items, including items with or without processing literature, and report equipment requiring repair.
- Work independently and intervene to correct variances in processing practices.
- Model Prisma Health behavior expectations and assist with coaching, mentoring, and training coworkers and integrating new team members.
- Share knowledge, ideas, and expertise to support the team and department.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
