Sterile Processing Tech (SPD)

Proliance Surgeons • Issaquah, WA

12d • 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 also understand equipment function, applicable sanitary, infection control, and safety standards, and consistently follow cleaning checklists. Responsibilities include cleaning and restocking work areas, floating between decontamination and sterile processing areas, maintaining communication with operating room staff, applying principles of aseptic technique and precautions, assisting with inventory, and maintaining a clean and safe environment. The role also involves staying knowledgeable about regulatory standards (AAMI, ANSI), collaborating with other disciplines, reporting occurrences, fostering developmental and educational processes (including precepting), 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

• Decontaminate, disinfect, and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment.
• Assemble, wrap, and sterilize equipment, supplies, and instruments.
• Determine operational adequacy of equipment and distinguish between operator error and malfunction.
• Perform all assignments within safety parameters, following cleaning checklists thoroughly.
• Clean and restock all work areas and supplies as necessary.
• Float between all areas of decontamination and sterile processing.
• Maintain communication with operating room staff.
• Apply principles of aseptic technique, standard precautions, and transmission precautions.
• Assist in the procurement and maintenance of department inventory.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Maintain knowledge of all applicable regulatory standards, including AAMI and ANSI standards.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to maximize patient outcomes and ensure a smooth flow of the surgical experience.
• Report occurrences related to employee, equipment, and/or patient/visitor events through the established reporting process.
• Foster the developmental and educational process of self, colleagues, orientees, and students, including functioning as a preceptor.
• Participate in acceptable continuing education and skill development, including meeting departmental continuing education requirements.
• Assist in managing controllable costs by the proper, non-wasteful use of resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED