Sterile Processing Tech, FT Evenings

Prisma Health • Greenville, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs work in decontamination, instrument preparation and assembly, and sterilization or disinfection of instruments and equipment used in patient care. Disassembles complex instruments 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. The role is based at Greenville Memorial Hospital in the Central Sterile department and works the evening 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 will be accepted.
• Applicants without sterile processing certification must obtain CRCST certification through HSPA within one year of meeting exam eligibility requirements; eligibility is defined as 10 weeks (400 hours) of experience in a sterile processing hospital setting.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Receive, sort, disassemble, and process contaminated instruments and equipment according to Infection Control procedures, removing soil and bodily matter by applicable manual or mechanical methods.
• Assemble instrument sets according to Instrument Count Sheets, document missing items, label sets, correct problems, and report unresolved issues.
• Sterilize instruments, equipment, linen, and supplies using autoclaves and aerators; perform high-level disinfection when appropriate and operate machinery using prescribed settings.
• 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 needing repair, and intervene to 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed