Sterile Processing Tech | Full Time

Singing River Health System•Pascagoula, MS

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Technician provides sterile instruments and decontaminated, safe equipment for patients of all ages under the supervision of a Patient Care Manager/Coordinator or Chief Technician. The role cleans, disinfects, assembles, packages, and sterilizes surgical instruments; tests, operates, and monitors sterilization equipment; documents and maintains sterilization records; assembles surgical supplies; and decontaminates, disinfects, and distributes patient care equipment. The technician also verifies patient charges, orders equipment and supplies, and uses computer equipment to meet patient supply needs, inquire about charges, and post or credit charges. The position requires knowledge of sterilization supplies, requirements, equipment, instruments, procedures, and wrapping and repackaging sterilized instruments. Duties must follow Singing River Health System procedures and policies, accreditation organization requirements, and governing guidance and publications for health care employees. The technician works under a Patient Care Manager, Patient Care Coordinator, and/or Chief Technician and does not supervise others.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Complete appropriate de-escalation training by the end of position orientation (90 days).
Demonstrate skill in using sterilization equipment and instruments, arranging instruments on surgical trays, following written instructions, performing multiple tasks, and maintaining cooperative working relationships.
Be able to function unsupervised in a conscientious manner, set priorities, attend closely to detail, and adapt to change.
Be able to work flexible hours.
Be able to perform duties with a high degree of accuracy and sound judgment.
Be able to remain active for extended periods without undue fatigue.
Be able to move about the office and facility and travel to another facility within the SRHS service area.
Be able to frequently lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects using a negligible amount of force.
Be able to perform repetitive wrist, hand, and finger movements while operating office equipment, including a computer keyboard.
Be able to perceive sounds at normal speaking levels and make fine sound discriminations, with or without correction.
Have close visual acuity and the ability to adjust focus between a computer monitor and nearby printed material.
Be able to work amid exposure to body fluids, sputum, and tissues that may carry infectious-disease hazards.
Maintain emotional stability and effective working relationships in a high-stress health care environment.

Nice To Haves

Certification is recommended within two years of employment.
Central Service experience preferred.
OR Instrument/Supply experience preferred.
Computer entry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Clean, disinfect, assemble, package, and sterilize surgical instruments.
Test, operate, and monitor sterilization equipment.
Document and maintain sterilization records.
Assemble surgical supplies.
Decontaminate, disinfect, and distribute patient care equipment.
Verify and assure accurate patient charges.
Order patient equipment and supplies.
Use computer equipment to meet patient supply needs, inquire about patient charges, and post and credit charges.
Organize, contain, and transport items of varying compounds, textures, or quantities.
Transport and dispose of hazardous materials and sharp objects according to hospital procedures.
Arrange instruments on surgical trays and wrap or repackage sterilized instruments.
Perform duties in accordance with health system procedures and policies, accreditation requirements, and governing guidance.