Sterile Processing Tech, Tuomey, FT

Prisma Health • Sumter, SC

9d

About The Position

Performs duties in Decontamination, Instrument Preparation and Assembly, and Sterilization/Disinfection to clean and sterilize instruments and equipment used in patient care. Disassembles complex instruments, supplies, and equipment; sorts and inspects items for damage and reports needed repairs. Selects appropriate decontamination, sterilization, or disinfection methods and follows required reprocessing steps. Assembles, prepares, and packages instrument trays, surgical instruments, equipment, and specialty items. Maintains documentation for tray management, test results, equipment functionality, and reprocessing steps.

This is a non-management role at Tuomey Hospital in the Central Sterile department. The position reports to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive and works a variable shift. Team members are expected to support Prisma Health's purpose: “Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.”

Requirements

• Completion of job-related coursework in a Surgical Tech, Sterile Processing Tech, or Dental Assistant training program.
• No experience required.
• In lieu of the education requirement only, a high school diploma or equivalent and six months of experience in a hospital or clinical setting will be accepted.
• 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 using applicable wiping, soaking, rinsing, scrubbing, ultrasonic, or other mechanical methods.
• Assemble instrument sets according to prescribed procedures 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; perform high-level disinfection when appropriate.
• Load and operate machinery as prescribed and set controls to specifications appropriate for the items being processed.
• 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 and maintain required records.
• Initiate recalls as required.
• Issue items to customers and departments according to established procedures.
• Report unfamiliar items, with or without processing literature, and equipment requiring repair.
• Self-direct and correct variances in processing practices.
• Model Prisma Health behavior expectations.
• Assist with coaching, mentoring, and training coworkers as assigned; train and assist with integration of new team members.
• Share knowledge, ideas, and expertise to support the team and department.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed