Sterile Processing Tech (SPD)

Proliance Surgeons•Edmonds, WA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sterile Processing (SPD) Technician is responsible for the decontamination, disinfection and sterilization of surgical instruments and equipment. This role involves demonstrating knowledge of processes, procedures, quality assurance, chemicals, and medical instruments to effectively decontaminate, assemble, wrap, and sterilize equipment, supplies, and instruments. The technician must also understand equipment function, applicable sanitary, infection control, and safety standards, and consistently follow cleaning checklists. Responsibilities include cleaning and restocking work areas, floating between decontamination and sterile processing areas, maintaining communication with operating room staff, applying aseptic technique and precaution principles, assisting with inventory, maintaining a clean and safe environment, and staying knowledgeable of regulatory standards like AAMI and ANSI. The role also involves collaborating with other disciplines, reporting occurrences, fostering developmental and educational processes (including precepting), participating in continuing education, and managing controllable costs through resourcefulness. Any other duties as assigned are also part of the role.

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

Decontaminate, disinfect, and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment.
Decontaminate, assemble, wrap, and sterilize equipment, supplies, and instruments.
Determine operational adequacy of equipment and distinguish between operator error and equipment malfunction.
Perform all assignments within safety parameters, adhering to applicable sanitary, infection control, and safety standards.
Independently follow all cleaning checklists thoroughly and appropriately.
Initiate cleaning and restocking of all work areas and supplies as necessary.
Float readily between all areas of decontamination and sterile processing.
Maintain communication with operating room staff.
Apply principles of aseptic technique, standard and transmission precautions.
Assist in the procurement and maintenance of department inventory.
Maintain a clean and safe environment.
Maintain knowledge of all applicable regulatory standards, including but not limited to AAMI and ANSI standards.
Collaborate with other disciplines to maximize patient outcomes and ensure a smooth flow of the surgical experience.
Report occurrences through the center’s established reporting process related to employee, equipment and/or patient/visitor events.
Foster the developmental and educational process of self, colleagues, orientees and students (includes functioning as a preceptor).
Participate in acceptable continuing education and skill development including meeting departmental continuing education requirements.
Assist in managing controllable costs by the proper, non-wasteful use of resources.