Sterile Processing Tech, FT Nights

Prisma Health•Greenville, SC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs duties in Decontamination, Instrument Preparation and Assembly, and Sterilization/Disinfection involving cleaning and sterilizing instruments and equipment for patient care. Disassembles complex instruments, supplies, and equipment; sorts and inspects items for damage and reports needed repairs. Selects suitable decontamination methods, assembles and packages instrument trays and specialty items, and determines and follows the appropriate sterilization or disinfection process. Maintains required documentation for tray management, test results, equipment functionality, and reprocessing steps. This is a non-management position reporting to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive. The role is based at Greenville Memorial Hospital in the Central Sterile department and works the night shift.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Receive, sort, disassemble, and process contaminated instruments and equipment according to Infection Control procedures.
Remove soil, blood, tissue fragments, and body fluids using applicable manual and mechanical cleaning methods.
Assemble instrument sets according to Instrument Count Sheets, document missing items, label sets correctly, correct problems, and report unresolved issues.
Sterilize instruments, equipment, linen, and supplies using autoclaves and aerators; reprocess equipment through high-level disinfection when appropriate.
Load and operate processing machinery and set controls to the correct specifications for items being sterilized.
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, items lacking processing literature, and equipment requiring repair to a supervisor.
Work independently and correct variances in processing practices.
Model Prisma Health behavior expectations and assist with coaching, mentoring, and training coworkers and new team members.
Perform other duties as assigned.