Sterile Processing Tech (SPD)

Proliance Surgeons•Renton, WA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Sterile Processing (SPD) Technician is responsible for the decontamination, disinfection and sterilization of surgical instruments and equipment. This role requires a thorough understanding of processes, procedures, quality assurance, chemicals, and medical instruments to effectively clean, assemble, wrap, and sterilize equipment, supplies, and instruments. The technician must also demonstrate knowledge of equipment function to identify operational adequacy and distinguish between operator error and equipment malfunction. Adherence to applicable sanitary, infection control, and safety standards is crucial for performing all assignments within safety parameters. The role involves independently following cleaning checklists, initiating cleaning and restocking of work areas, and readily moving between decontamination and sterile processing areas. Communication with operating room staff, application of aseptic technique, and participation in inventory management are also key aspects of the position. Maintaining a clean and safe environment and staying knowledgeable about regulatory standards, including AAMI and ANSI, are essential. Collaboration with other disciplines to optimize patient outcomes and ensure a smooth surgical experience is expected. The technician is accountable for reporting occurrences and fostering the developmental and educational process of colleagues and students, potentially functioning as a preceptor. Participation in continuing education and skill development, including departmental requirements, is necessary. Additionally, the role involves assisting in managing controllable costs through the efficient use of resources.

Requirements

High School diploma/GED or equivalent
Problem solving skills
Skill in using a computer
Knowledge of applicable specialties
Ability to remove oneself personally from given situations, remaining objective
Ability to exhibit cooperation, flexibility, and provide assistance when interfacing with patients, physician and staff
Ability to multi-task
Skill in organizing and reporting information that is accurate and complete
Understanding of the need for and evidence of consistent respect for confidentiality/HIPAA
Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all staff
Ability to prepare records in accordance with detailed instructions
Ability to communicate clearly
Consistency and timeliness in attendance

Nice To Haves

Sterile Processing Tech certification preferred
Instrument processing/Sterile processing experience preferred

Responsibilities

Demonstrates knowledge of processes, procedures, quality assurance, chemicals and medical instruments sufficient to be able to decontaminate, assemble, wrap, and sterilize equipment, supplies, and instruments.
Demonstrates knowledge of equipment function sufficient to be able to determine operational adequacy and to distinguish between operator error and equipment malfunction.
Demonstrates knowledge of applicable sanitary, infection control and safety standards sufficient to be able to perform all assignments within the safety parameters.
Independently follows all cleaning checklists thoroughly and appropriately.
Initiates cleaning and restocking of all work areas and supplies as necessary.
Floats readily between all areas of decontamination and sterile processing.
Maintains communication with operating room staff.
Applies principles of aseptic technique, standard and transmission precautions.
Assists in the procurement and maintenance of department inventory.
Maintain a clean and safe environment.
Maintains knowledge of all applicable regulatory standards, including but not limited to AAMI and ANSI standards.
Collaborates with other disciplines to maximize patient outcomes and ensure a smooth flow of the surgical experience.
Accountable for reporting occurrences through the center’s established reporting process related to employee, equipment and/or patient/visitor events.
Fosters the developmental and educational process of self, colleagues, orientees and students (includes functioning as a preceptor).
Participates in acceptable continuing education and skill development including meeting departmental continuing education requirements.
Assists in managing controllable costs by the proper, non-wasteful use of resources.
Any and all other duties as assigned