STERILE PROCESSING TECH

Sparrow • Lansing, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

To provide sterile, properly functioning, properly assembled, properly inspected, supplies and equipment throughout the Healthcare System.

Requirements

• Demonstrates knowledge and maintains and respects patient right to privacy by following the HIPAA Privacy and Security policies and procedures.
• Adheres to ICARE values and standards of behavior (Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence).
• Role model behaviors that value the diversity of our caregivers, patients and customers and supports creating an environment that is inclusive, welcoming and respectful.
• Communicates with patients, families and customers using AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank).
• Works in a safe manner and promptly reports any hazards identified in the work environment or related to assigned responsibilities.
• Adheres to policies and procedures designed to avoid, prevent and reduce the spread of communicable diseases.
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Certification in Sterile Processing through The Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution, Inc. (CBSPD) or Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA, formerly known as IAHCSMM) - OR - Graduate of an approved Sterile Processing program OR currently enrolled in an approved Sterile Processing program OR 6 months experience at Sparrow as a Distribution Technician ll. If currently enrolled in an approved Sterile Processing program, must complete course within 1 year and complete CBSPD or HSPA Certification exam or grandfathered in if hired or transferred before July 1, 2007.
• Flexible and Adaptive to change
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to deal with high stress associated with high-volume critical care departments
• Demonstrates ability to use a keyboard as may be required to perform the essential duties of the job.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of SPM or TDOC computer based inventory systems
• Previous experience in Sterile Processing

Responsibilities

• Reprocessing of multiple use items including but not limited to decontamination, inspection, testing, assembly, packaging and sterilization.
• Operation and testing of all equipment in the Sterile Processing Department, including steam and low temp sterilizers.
• Decontamination, cleaning, disinfection, assembly and sterilization of surgical instruments
• Delivery, retrieval, and stocking of sterile instruments, supplies and equipment
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment
• Accurately and consistently documents sterilizer loads, parameters, and biological test results.
• Takes immediate and appropriate action when failures are recognized.
• Performs additional duties as requested by charge person.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED