Sterile Processing Tech - Full Time

Singing River Health System•Pascagoula, MS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Technician provides sterile instruments and decontaminated, safe equipment for patients of all ages under the supervision of a Patient Care Manager/Coordinator or Chief Technician. The technician cleans, disinfects, assembles, packages, and sterilizes surgical instruments; tests, operates, and monitors sterilization equipment; documents and maintains sterilization records; assembles surgical supplies; and decontaminates, disinfects, and distributes patient care equipment. The technician verifies and assures accurate patient charges; orders patient equipment and supplies; and operates computer equipment to meet patient supply needs, respond to patient charge inquiries, and post and credit charges. The role requires knowledge of sterilization supplies and requirements, equipment and instruments; organizing, containing, and transporting items of varying compounds, textures, or quantities; and transporting and disposing of hazardous materials and sharp objects according to hospital procedures. The technician must also know sterilization procedures for various equipment and instruments and how to wrap and repackage sterilized instruments. Duties must be performed in accordance with Singing River Health System procedures and policies, accreditation organization requirements, and governing guidance and publications for health care employees. The position may include other or different tasks as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
Knowledge of medical terminology is essential.
Certification is recommended within two years of employment.
Complete the appropriate level of de-escalation training by the end of position orientation (90 days).
Demonstrate knowledge of sterilization supplies and requirements, equipment, instruments, and sterilization procedures.
Demonstrate skills using sterilization equipment and instruments; arranging instruments on surgical trays; following written instructions; performing multiple tasks; and establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships.
Must be able to function unsupervised in a highly conscientious manner, set priorities, give close attention to detail, and adapt to change.
Must demonstrate sound judgment and decision-making, consistent accuracy, and emotional stability in a high-stress setting.
Must be able to work flexible hours.
Physical demands include frequent movement around the office and facility and travel to another facility within the SRHS service area; frequent negligible-force lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling; repetitive wrist, hand, and finger movements; close visual acuity and focus adjustment; sound perception; and activity for extended periods without undue fatigue.
Work includes exposure to body fluids, sputum, and tissues that may carry infectious-disease hazards.

Nice To Haves

Central Service experience preferred.
OR Instrument/Supply experience preferred.
Computer entry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Clean, disinfect, assemble, package, and sterilize surgical instruments.
Test, operate, and monitor sterilization equipment.
Document and maintain sterilization records.
Assemble surgical supplies.
Decontaminate, disinfect, and distribute patient care equipment.
Verify and assure accurate patient charges.
Order patient equipment and supplies.
Operate computer equipment to meet patient supply needs, respond to patient charge inquiries, and post and credit charges.
Organize, contain, and transport items of varying compounds, textures, or quantities.
Transport and dispose of hazardous materials and sharp objects according to hospital procedures.
Arrange instruments on surgical trays and wrap or repackage sterilized instruments.
Perform duties in accordance with health system procedures and policies, accreditation requirements, and governing guidance and publications.