Sterile Processing Tech

OrthoVirginia•Herndon, VA

About The Position

At OrthoVirginia, you’re part of a team dedicated to delivering expert orthopedic and therapy care across the state. As Virginia’s largest provider of musculoskeletal care, we offer full-time and part-time opportunities in a collaborative, team-oriented environment. With more than 159 physicians in over 35 locations—including Lynchburg, Northern Virginia, Richmond, Southwest Virginia, and Hampton Roads—OrthoVirginia is a leader in orthopedic surgery, non-surgical care, and physical, hand, and occupational therapy. Our nationally recognized specialists treat a full range of musculoskeletal injuries and conditions, helping patients of all ages move, heal, and thrive. Join us and become part of a trusted network committed to excellence in orthopedic care. The Sterile Processing Technician will perform decontamination, sterilization, and processing of supplies and equipment used during orthopedic surgical procedures which requires the use of state-of-the-art sterile processing methods and strict adherence to established organizational policies and procedures. Also, the Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for maintaining inventory levels of equipment and instruments used during surgeries and other medical procedures and will be prepared to assist and support the operating schedule flow and cadence by prioritizing cases based on instrument need and turnover. Successful candidate must also have experience working with outside vendors for tray drop off and pick up.

Requirements

Excellent customer service skills and ability to lead and work well with other members of the sterile processing team.
Knowledge and demonstrated understanding of sterilization principles, standard concepts, practices, and procedures within sterilization processing.
Ability to respond effectively to emergencies, actual events or drills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient and employee information.
Professional demeanor.
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the Operatory team regarding sterile processing needs and be able to problem solve challenges that may arise.
Successful candidate must also have experience working with outside vendors for tray drop off and pick up.

Responsibilities

Adheres to sterilization process policies and procedures.
Responsible for the decontamination and sterilization of all medical equipment, surgical instrumentation & operating room case carts.
Cleans each item according to manufacturers' instructions.
Correctly assembles, adjusts, and examines all equipment used during surgeries or other medical procedures.
Verifies that each item is in good working condition; lubricates items when needed and inspects instruments under a microscope for damage and defects.
Transports sterilized equipment to operating or examining room.
Sorts and arranges items into correct trays and wraps trays and individual items according to Facility policy.
Prepares trays with items according to scheduled procedure in a timely manner and is able to strategize daily tray and sterilization needs.
Accurately label each item with name and expiration date.
Correctly operates sterilizers, ultrasonic washers, and other equipment for processing items.
Positions items correctly in sterilizer and selects proper cycle; seeks assistance when needed.
Checks indicators for proper functioning.
Performs required biological monitoring tests on all sterilizers according to Facility policy.
Maintains availability of supplies for recording continuity during the sterilization process.
Cleans sterilizers according to Facility policy.
Maintains inventory levels and accurate records.
Performs weekly inspections of all sterile items in the Facility
Checks for outdated items and package integrity of wrapped sterilized items; replaces items as necessary.
Places items in correct location according to established organizational protocols.
Maintains adequate inventory of supplies for the sterile processing area.
Maintains and updates the instrument tray inventory list.
Maintains current information regarding routine preference cards.
Other duties as assigned.