Sterile Processing Tech (SPD)

Proliance Surgeons•Renton, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sterile Processing (SPD) Technician is responsible for the decontamination, disinfection and sterilization of surgical instruments and equipment. This role requires knowledge of processes, procedures, quality assurance, chemicals, and medical instruments to effectively decontaminate, assemble, wrap, and sterilize equipment, supplies, and instruments. The technician must understand equipment function to determine operational adequacy and identify malfunctions. They must also adhere to applicable sanitary, infection control, and safety standards, follow cleaning checklists, and maintain a clean and safe environment. This position involves floating between decontamination and sterile processing areas, communicating with operating room staff, applying principles of aseptic technique and precautions, assisting with inventory, and staying knowledgeable about regulatory standards like AAMI and ANSI. Collaboration with other disciplines to improve patient outcomes and ensure a smooth surgical experience is expected. The role also includes reporting occurrences, contributing to the developmental and educational process of colleagues and students, participating in continuing education, and managing controllable costs through responsible resource use.

Requirements

High School diploma/GED or equivalent
Problem solving skills
Skill in using a computer
Knowledge of applicable specialties
Ability to remove oneself personally from given situations, remaining objective
Ability to exhibit cooperation, flexibility, and provide assistance when interfacing with patients, physician and staff
Ability to multi-task
Skill in organizing and reporting information that is accurate and complete
Understanding of the need for and evidence of consistent respect for confidentiality/HIPAA
Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all staff
Ability to prepare records in accordance with detailed instructions
Ability to communicate clearly
Consistency and timeliness in attendance

Nice To Haves

Sterile Processing Tech certification preferred
Instrument processing/Sterile processing experience preferred

Responsibilities

Demonstrates knowledge of processes, procedures, quality assurance, chemicals and medical instruments sufficient to be able to decontaminate, assemble, wrap, and sterilize equipment, supplies, and instruments.
Demonstrates knowledge of equipment function sufficient to be able to determine operational adequacy and to distinguish between operator error and equipment malfunction.
Demonstrates knowledge of applicable sanitary, infection control and safety standards sufficient to be able to perform all assignments within the safety parameters.
Independently follows all cleaning checklists thoroughly and appropriately.
Initiates cleaning and restocking of all work areas and supplies as necessary.
Floats readily between all areas of decontamination and sterile processing.
Maintains communication with operating room staff.
Applies principles of aseptic technique, standard and transmission precautions.
Assists in the procurement and maintenance of department inventory.
Maintain a clean and safe environment.
Maintains knowledge of all applicable regulatory standards, including but not limited to AAMI and ANSI standards.
Collaborates with other disciplines to maximize patient outcomes and ensure a smooth flow of the surgical experience.
Accountable for reporting occurrences through the center’s established reporting process related to employee, equipment and/or patient/visitor events.
Fosters the developmental and educational process of self, colleagues, orientees and students (includes functioning as a preceptor).
Participates in acceptable continuing education and skill development including meeting departmental continuing education requirements.
Assists in managing controllable costs by the proper, non-wasteful use of resources.
Any and all other duties as assigned