Sterile Processing Tech, FT Evenings

Prisma Health•Greenville, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs decontamination, instrument preparation and assembly, and sterilization or disinfection of instruments and equipment used in patient care. Disassembles complex instruments, supplies, and equipment; sorts and inspects items for damage and reports needed repairs. Selects appropriate decontamination and reprocessing methods, assembles and packages instrument trays and specialty items, and follows documentation requirements for tray management, test results, equipment functionality, and reprocessing steps. Receives, sorts, disassembles, cleans, assembles, sterilizes, disinfects, documents, and issues instruments and equipment according to established procedures and Infection Control guidelines. Observes and records biological, mechanical, and chemical monitoring results and initiates recalls when required. The role also supports coworkers through coaching, mentoring, and training as assigned. This is a non-management position reporting to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Requirements

Complete job-related coursework through a Surgical Tech, Sterile Processing Tech, or Dental Assistant training program; alternatively, a high school diploma or equivalent and six months of experience in a hospital or clinical setting may substitute for the education requirement.
No experience is required when meeting the education requirement.
Applicants without sterile processing certification must obtain CRCST certification through HSPA within one year of meeting eligibility requirements to sit for the certification exam; HSPA eligibility is defined as 10 weeks (400 hours) of experience in a sterile processing hospital setting.

Nice To Haves

CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) certification from HSPA or CSPDT (Certified Sterile Processing & Distribution Technician) certification from CBSPD is preferred.

Responsibilities

Receive, sort, disassemble, and process contaminated instruments and equipment using Infection Control procedures and guidelines.
Remove soil, blood, tissue fragments, and body fluids through appropriate manual or mechanical cleaning methods, including ultrasonic methods where applicable.
Assemble instrument sets according to prescribed procedures and Instrument Count Sheets; document missing items, label sets, correct problems, and report unresolved issues.
Sterilize instruments, equipment, linen, and supplies using autoclaves and aerators, and reprocess equipment through high-level disinfection when appropriate.
Load and operate processing machinery and set controls to the required specifications.
Document decontamination, assembly, disinfection, and sterilization activities in the Instrument Tracking System (SPM, Censitrac) or established manual systems.
Observe and interpret biological, mechanical, and chemical monitors, record results, maintain required records, and initiate recalls as required.
Issue items to customers and departments according to established procedures.
Report unfamiliar items and equipment requiring repair, and intervene to correct variances in processing practices.
Model Prisma Health behavior expectations and assist with coaching, mentoring, training, and integration of new team members as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.