Sterile Processing Tech | 40 hours per week | Sterile Processing

Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center•West Burlington, IA

About The Position

This position ensures that surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment are properly decontaminated, inspected, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, distributed, and tracked throughout the hospital in a quality and timely manner. The role works independently with little or no supervision, is qualified to train others in Sterile Processing, and serves as a resource to Sterile Processing customers. The position requires knowledge of and compliance with regulatory standards and guidelines. The role handles decontamination, instrument inspection and assembly, sterilization, storage, distribution, equipment operation, inventory control, and housekeeping. It also supports customers on Sterile Processing functions and maintains safety and environmental standards. Scheduled hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with on-call requirements that include weekend and holiday rotation.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
Successful completion of the Sterile Processing Technician National Exam within 24 months of hire (also stated as within 2 years of hire).
Demonstrated knowledge and competency in applicable regulatory standards.
Knowledge of customer and personal service principles, including assessing customer needs, meeting service quality standards, and evaluating customer satisfaction.
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies for safety and security.
Ability to monitor performance and identify when something is wrong or likely to go wrong.
Ability to see details at close range and concentrate on tasks over time without distraction.
Ability to use logic and reasoning to assess alternative solutions and approaches to problems.
Ability to help people, multitask, and prioritize projects.
Knowledge of English language structure, vocabulary, spelling, composition, and grammar.
Active listening and clear spoken communication skills.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in an instrument processing field.
One year of experience in a materials-related field, with knowledge of supply distribution, especially in a clinical setting.
Completion of a surgical technician course of study.
Computer skills.

Responsibilities

Sort, disassemble, decontaminate, rinse, and disinfect instruments and clinical equipment using appropriate methods and solutions.
Operate, test, and troubleshoot cleaning equipment.
Handle garbage, linen, and biohazard materials appropriately and maintain safety standards in the decontamination area.
Inspect instruments for cleanliness and functionality.
Use count sheets to assemble, protect, wrap, containerize, or peel-package and label instruments correctly.
Select appropriate quality indicators for packaged items as part of the sterilization process.
Select appropriate sterilization methods and follow correct sterilization principles.
Document and verify sterilization loads and biological tests to determine sterilization efficacy.
Handle and store sterile supplies, equipment, and instruments properly.
Retrieve and distribute supplies and equipment to customers in a quality and timely manner.
Use, maintain, and operate Sterile Processing equipment and testing devices.
Order, receive, stock, rotate, deliver, and monitor usage of surgical supplies; communicate supply issues to appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
Maintain a clean and orderly work area and complete assigned housekeeping duties.
Serve as a resource to customers on Sterile Processing functions.
Train others in Sterile Processing.
Follow applicable regulatory standards and guidelines.
Meet on-call requirements, including weekend and holiday rotation.

Benefits

Competitive base pay.
Matching retirement programs.
Health, dental, and vision plans.
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts.
Employee discounts, including car rental and cell-phone plans.
Employer-paid long-term disability, life, and AD&D insurance.
Paid time off (PTO).
Education Assistance Program.
Employee Assistance Program.
Employee Referral Bonus Program.
Discounted cafeteria meals.
Paid Parental Leave.
Employee Service Recognition program.
Voluntary life, AD&D, short-term disability, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity plans.