Sterile Processing Tech

USPI•New Britain Township, PA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Bucks County Surgical Suites Highpoint is an ambulatory surgery center in Chalfont, Pennsylvania, specializing in hand and upper-extremity care, joint replacements, orthopedics, pain management, sports medicine, podiatry, and ENT. The Sterile Processing Tech cleans and sterilizes items used in center operations and coordinates instrument and supply availability to support surgical cases and efficient operating-room turnover. The role follows applicable sterilization standards and instructions, maintains equipment and documentation, and supports safety, infection control, and patient privacy.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of a Sterile Process Certification Program and a current certificate.
One to two years of experience as an Instrument Technician in multiple specialties, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
General familiarity with medical terminology related to anatomy and surgical procedures in an operating room.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and implement AMI standards and other applicable resources, including IFUs, SDSs, and policies, for sterilizing instruments and supplies.
Explain and provide rationale for current practices.
Work independently and use time effectively.
Use good body mechanics and speak up to address practice issues.
Coordinate the availability of instruments and supplies for cases as needed.
Ensure autoclaves and other sterilization and cleaning equipment function adequately and are clean.
Maintain adequate supplies for the sterilization process while avoiding waste.
Maintain complete and accurate documentation.
Facilitate turnover times to promote operating-room efficiency.
Use Standard Universal Precautions, appropriate hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, and safe practices to ensure personal safety and a safe environment.
Assist with environmental hazard and infection-control surveillance and participate in emergency-preparedness drills.
Follow equipment and safety guidelines and use and care for equipment knowledgeably.
Interact appropriately and effectively with patients and others regardless of age or ethnic background.
Serve as a resource to other members of the health-care team.
Attend in-service training, required education, conferences, and meetings to learn new skills as required.
Communicate effectively and courteously with visitors, physicians and their office staffs, patients, and employees.
Maintain patient, physician, and employee privacy and confidentiality according to policy.
Maintain designated certifications, such as CPR, as offered by the center.
Act in accordance with the Center's vision, mission, and business philosophy.
Comply with policies and procedures and adhere to safety guidelines to maintain a safe work and patient-care environment.